Inter-Disciplinary Perspectives on Accounting

BMAN73921 Inter-Disciplinary Perspectives on Accounting 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Paolo Quattrone Unit coordinator Sofia Yasmin Unit coordinator Alliance Manchester Business School 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 The course provides a critical review and analysis of mainstream accounting with a view to understanding how the inter-disciplinary agenda in accounting research, primarily informed by sociological theories, came about, how it evolved into a well-established field of research, what the remaining issues are and what opportunities and challenges the future presents. Throughout the course, contemporary issues regarding the role, nature and future development of accounting and regulation will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to develop their own original thinking and apply it to such topics. The course provides a critical review and analysis of mainstream accounting with a view to understanding how the inter-disciplinary agenda in accounting research, primarily informed by sociological theories, came about, how it evolved into a well-established field of research, what the remaining issues are and what opportunities and challenges the future presents. Throughout the course, contemporary issues regarding the role, nature and future development of accounting and regulation will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to develop their own original thinking and apply it to such topics. The aim of the course is to broaden students’ perspective by developing a critical perspective on contemporary issues in accounting. Understand how inter-disciplinary accounting research agenda has evolved through a critique of mainstream accounting Understand and explain current debates and contemporary issues in inter-disciplinary accounting research Work in groups to examine and discuss complex issues in inter-disciplinary accounting research Develop their capacities for inquiry, abstract logical thinking and critical analysis 0 Other 100% Group Project (30%) 3000 word 2 hour Written Examination (70%) Informal advice and discussion during a lecture, seminar, workshop or lab. BMAN73921 Programme Req: BMAN73921 is only available as an elective to students on MSc Accounting and MSc Accounting & Finance MSc Accounting MSc Accounting PGDT Taught Component Optional N Indicative reading list includes: Most readings will be journal articles, especially from the following journals: Accounting, Organizations and Society Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal Critical Perspectives on Accounting Accounting Forum Management Accounting Research European Accounting Review Assessment written exam 2 Lectures 20 0 128 Informal Contact Methods Office Hours