Finance & Accounting with Digital Technology

Combine finance and accounting with digital technologies to build the skills and confidence to stand out to employers and shape a bright future in business.

Be part of the next generation in business

Technology is transforming the world of finance and accounting faster than ever before. From AI and big data to financial technology (FinTech) and cybersecurity, today’s employers are seeking graduates who can combine financial expertise with digital confidence to shape modern business strategy.

This BSc Finance and Accounting with Digital Technology degree is designed for the next generation of business professionals – ambitious, analytical, and ready to influence the future of global finance. Throughout the course, you’ll explore how technology is transforming the way organisations make decisions, manage performance, analyse data, and respond to global challenges.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Build a strong foundation in accounting and finance principles, theories, and analytical techniques, and learn how to apply them in organisational, market, and policy contexts

• Explore emerging technologies including AI, FinTech, data analytics, and digital tools, and discover how they’re transforming financial reporting, performance analysis, and decision-making

• Become confident in thinking critically, solving problems creatively, and making evidence-based decisions in complex business environments

• Understand the importance of ethics, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility in modern finance and accounting practice

• Evaluate the impact of financial and organisational decisions on stakeholders and wider society through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks

Gain real, practical experience

Take your learning beyond the classroom with the option of a paid work placement in your third year. This is your opportunity to gain valuable professional experience, build industry connections, strengthen your CV, and develop the confidence and workplace skills employers value.

Learn from industry experts

Bring your studies to life through guest lectures and industry insight from experienced professionals working at the forefront of finance and business. Guest speakers share real-world expertise, shaping your understanding of careers, current challenges, and the future of finance.

Access specialist facilities

Learn in immersive, industry-standard environments designed to mirror the modern workplace. You’ll have access to specialist facilities including our Financial Trading Floor and Hydra Suite crisis simulation space.

Why study the BSc Finance and Accounting with Digital Technology degree at Leeds Beckett University?

• Graduate career-ready with the option of a placement year to build real-world experience and industry-ready skills

• Benefit from strong links with professional bodies and financial institutions, ensuring your learning reflects the latest practices

• Learn in industry-standard facilities equipped with modern financial and analytical technology

• Gain insight from high-profile guest speakers through our Leeds Business School guest lecture series

• Develop a global perspective with the option to study abroad for a semester in your second year

Career prospects

The future of finance is progressively more digital, with a projected 32% increase in professional vacancies (Morgan McKinley UK). Globally, the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report forecasts significant growth in finance and technology-related roles by 2030.

From FinTech and AI to data-driven decision-making, organisations are increasingly seeking professionals who can combine financial expertise with digital capability. This course is designed to prepare you for a rapidly evolving landscape. You’ll develop practical skills in financial analysis, AI, big data, cybersecurity, and digital literacy, alongside a strong grounding in accounting and finance principles.

Course modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Developing Professional & Academic Skills

• Introduction to Accounting 1

• Introduction to Accounting 2

• Business & Legal Foundations

• Digital Tecnologies in Business

• Analytics in Accounting & Finance: Foundations

• Financial Accounting

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Financial Management & Performance Reporting

• Analytics Applications in Accounting & Finance

• Risk in Financial Services & Regulations

• Strtageic Corporate Finance & Value Creation

• Sustainability & Responsible Business

• Financial Technology & Crypto Assets

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Financial Markets

• Personal Taxation

• Investment Analysis & Practice

• International Business Finance

In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/finance-accounting-digital-technology-bsc/?modules=true