Accounting, Finance and Economics

Robert Gordon University has opted into the TEF and received a Gold award.

The research topic of Accounting, Finance and Economics offers a number of interesting and challenging potential research projects. Accounting, Finance and Economics research opportunities: Accounting ProfessionAccounting EducationCapital StructureCorporate FailureFinancial Development and LiberalisationInternational Labour MobilityMarket EfficiencyMarket Efficiency for Corporate Control Financial markets, efficiency analysis, term structure of interest rates and fixed Income securities analysis. Energy (oil and gas, and renewables), with a specific interest in financial support mechanisms, the planning environment, ownership models and the social acceptance of major energy infrastructure developments

Students travel from around 130 countries to study at the university and there is plenty of help and advice on offer for them. This starts with assistance in applying to the university and country specific information to pre-arrival advice. Once in Aberdeen there is career advice services, visas and immigration information as well as courses to help those who don’t speak English as a first language. There is also help with accommodation issues and finding the right place to live during studies. The Student Association is responsible for the clubs and societies within the university and are based in a building near the Administrative Building in the city centre. There are some 40 different societies available as well as another 32 sports clubs. Student media includes a magazine published every two months, a radio station and a TV station operating via YouTube. Sports facilities on campus include a 25m pool, various gym facilities and a large sports halls. There are a variety of fitness classes and physiotherapy options available in addition to the sports clubs. The association is also responsible for organising the Freshers Fayre held every September, a great place for students to get a feel for the university and for what they want to do outside the classroom.