Cutting-edge research, combined with innovative learning
Transform your career with the cutting-edge Executive Master of Accounting, designed to develop genuine global thought-leaders in accounting and related fields.
Foster independent thinking and become a professionally impactful change agent, positioning yourself for leadership-track career opportunities.
Programme highlights
Accelerate your career
Our part-time format allows you to apply your new skills at your work in real time to maximize impact. Our leadership and innovation focused curriculum supports career paths including CFO, partner, policy, and non-traditional roles.
Make global connections
Our network is global and vibrant. Connect with students and alumni from the Executive Master of Accounting, Cambridge Judge Business School programmes, your Cambridge College, and across the University.
Lead the way
Our innovative, unique, industry-relevant programme will strengthen your skills in key areas including interpersonal dynamics, change management, data analytics, sustainability, and accounting leadership.
Today’s organisations need accounting and finance leaders to be exceptional communicators with vision, who can innovate and collaborate, and who can channel data into strategy.
Academic outline
Year 1
- Residential 1: 15-20 September 2025 (Orientation)
- Residential 2: 8-12 December 2025
- Residential 3: 13-17 April 2026
- Residential 4: 29 June-3 July 2026
Year 2
- Residential 5: 19-23 October 2026
- Residential 6: 9-13 February 2027
- Residential 7: 12-16 April 2027
- Residential 8: 29 June-3 July 2027
Core courses
Explore the foundation courses of the programme, essential to engage in global change leadership in all fields of financial information.
Electives
Broaden your experiences, gain specialised knowledge and tailor your Executive Master of Accounting to your specific needs and interests.
Your learning experience
Experience learning the Cambridge way. Academically rigorous, professionally relevant, inclusive, collaborative and inspired.
Delivered over 24 months, our part-time Executive Master of Accounting programme aims to foster a learning environment where ideas can be generated and discussed, and we expect students to contribute actively to this environment.
You attend 8 week-long teaching residential blocks in Cambridge, and you continue to be engaged in coursework through the Virtual Learning Environment, in between visits to Cambridge.
While there is no formal supervision through Colleges or programme structure, you will receive qualitative and quantitative feedback from CJBS faculty on coursework and most assessments, and you will have ample opportunities to connect with academic and professional staff. We encourage you to explore and take advantage of these links, when you join the Business School.
You will also engage with a carefully selected international cohort, sharing ideas and knowledge, and become adept at working across international study and work groups. This is a great opportunity to build connections with Executive Master of Accounting classmates and forge powerful networks for the future.
You will be assessed in both individual and group work. Assessment is through a mix of exams, written assignments, attendance at events, and presentations. Assessment methods vary by course, with some courses using a combination of methods.
Faculty
The Executive Master of Accounting degree from Cambridge Judge Business School is taught by a team of industry-leading experts.
Director of the Executive Master of Accounting Programme
PhD (Wharton School of Business)
Deputy Director of the Centre for Financial Reporting and Accountability (CFRA)
PhD (University of California, Berkeley)
Vice Dean for Programmes
Co-Director, Centre for Financial Reporting and Accountability (CFRA)
PhD (Pennsylvania State University)
PhD (Université Paris-Dauphine)
Head of the Accounting Subject Group
Co-Director, Centre for Financial Reporting and Accountability (CFRA)
PhD (Northwestern University)
Faculty may be subject to change.
Professional advisors
The Executive Master of Accounting is supported by a group of influential figures and organisations from across the world of financial information.
A selection of our advisors
Michael Broderick
Director, Effectus Group
Carole Robin
Co-Founder, Leaders in Tech
Shaun Budnik
Former Audit Innovation Leader, KPMG
Ernest Lee
Technical Partner, Deloitte China
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FAQs
Yes, supervision is offered for the Team Consulting Project (TCP). Supervisors provide general academic advice to students, and subject-specific advice relating to the projects.
Yes, you’ll receive both qualitative and quantitative feedback for coursework and most assessments. For examinations, you’ll receive only a numerical score.
The Executive Master of Accounting curriculum includes a Team Consulting Project (TCP). Working in a small group with other programme participants, you’ll consult to an external organisation and tackle business challenges and opportunities faced by your client.
Electives let you broaden your experiences, focus on subjects of particular interest, and tailor your Executive Master of Accounting to your specific needs.
Subjects vary from year to year, chosen to best complement the interests of each cohort. Executive Master of Accounting and EMBA students work together on electives to maximise the opportunities to learn from others and to increase the range of subjects on offer.