Accounting and Finance/Business and Management

This multi-accredited Accounting and Finance with Business Management degree gives you the opportunity to explore and develop your knowledge on the principles of Accountancy and Business Management while gaining professional recognition from the world’s leading accountancy bodies such as the ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, CII and ICSA. This degree is the perfect choice if you are looking for a future career in accountancy, management and leadership. Over the course of the three years, you will discover additional topics which will include financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, taxation, audit, and computerised accounting systems.

Upon studying this degree, you will fast-track your accountancy career. The Accountancy and Finance element of this course provides you with exemptions from key professional examinations. Studying a degree in Accounting and Finance with Business Management will equip you with the following skills:

• Understanding organisational behaviour and structure;

• Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data;

• Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes;

• The ability to communicate clearly written and spoken;

• Effective problem solving;

• Analytical and creative thinking skills;

• Decision- making;

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Time-management and organisational skills;

• Self-motivation and self- reliance.

A degree in Accounting and Finance / Business Management opens up various opportunities after graduating. Many students from our department have pursued careers in the following areas: Chartered accountancy; Chartered management accountancy; Investment analysis; Financial risk analyst; Actuarial; Civil service.