BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

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This Accounting and Finance degree reflects the multiple requirements of today’s business and finance world, preparing you for a career in accounting, banking, stockbroking, foreign exchange trading, management, insurance or finance sector positions. Whether you wish to change careers or are studying accounting and finance, or are a school leaver, the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance is for you.

If you are interested in the application of numerical techniques and the interpretation and communication of financial informationthis course is ideal.
Upon completion, students will have the skills needed to pursue a dynamic and rewarding career in accounting and/or finance.
You may qualify for 9 ACCA exemptions, ACA CAP 1 exemptions exemptions and a number of CPA exemptions.
You will receive lectures from professionals with vast experience from a wide range of industries.

Program structure

YEAR 1

Business Administration
Effective learning and development
Microeconomics
Quantitative analysis for companies
Financial accounting (linear)
Information technology skills
Legal aspects of the business
Macroeconomics

YEAR 2

Accounting information for managers
Company Law
Financial and asset management
Professional Development
International financial reports
Management accounting systems and analysis
Management practice
Accounting and Finance Technology

YEAR 3

International corporate reports
Performance Management
Professional Development Portfolio
Taxation 1
Audit and security
Corporate Finance
Strategic management
Taxation 2

YEAR 3: ELECTIVE MODULES

Corporate governance and accountability
Derivatives
Project Management
Valuation and Value Management
An elective must be chosen.

Career oportunities

The programme provides an understanding of the business, legal and social environment in which accounting operates and enables you to be familiar with the technical languages and practices of the accounting sector in a market economy. These include financial statement measurement and disclosure, management accounting, auditing, taxation and business law. While typical careers focus on the world of finance and accounting in particular, any aspect of the business field is open to graduates.

A significant advantage is the numerous exemptions from professional examinations for which graduates of the course are eligible. Students who do not wish to focus on a career as an accountant will find numerous opportunities in banking, stockbroking, foreign exchange trading, management, insurance or financial sector positions.

Admission requirements

Applicants will require a baccalaureate degree officially translated into English.
In the case of international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, a degree officially translated into English will be required.
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate that your level of English is of an appropriate standard, i.e. a minimum of 6.0 IELTS or equivalent.