Accounting and Business Management BA (Hons)

Become a well-rounded professional understanding both the operations of a business and the finances behind it with this flexible course. You can put your skills to the test and enter the CIMA Global Business Challenge, designed to foster the young business leaders of the future. Create and pitch your business case to a high profile audience with support from an expert business mentor.

Youwork from our state-of-the-art Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester. The 18 million development is home to our Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Law and Accounting and Finance courses.

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In your first year yougain solid grounding on all aspects of accounting and business including understanding organisations, business law and financial accounting. You can then specialise in accounting, business, or both with subjects such as managing international business and management accounting.

Youlearn through lectures, seminars, group work, reflective practice, business simulations, problem-solving challenges and presenting. Real world case studies offer you the opportunity to build your expertise while simulations and live pitches give you practical experience. Youhave opportunities to work with leading businesses and be able to complete a work placement as part of your degree. This will prepare you to graduate career-ready.

This degree meets the expectations of all global accountancy bodies, leading to maximum exemptions from professional exams including ICEAW, ACCA, CIMA, AIA and CIM when you graduate.

• Business Manager
• CEO
• Corporate Business Analyst
• Strategic Management Accountant
• Tax Advisor
• Internal Auditor
• Management Accountant
• Management Consultant
• Business Planner
• Business Analyst
• Business Strategist.

• Read the course information online and check out the course modules (classes).
• Check out the international events including virtual talks and taster sessions as well as our physical events and fairs in various countries.
• Chat to a current student online.
• Meet with one of our regional representatives, or contact our Admissions Team to learn more about our courses.

You’ll need to check the course page and your country page to ensure you hold the necessary qualifications. You’ll also need to check that you meet the English Language requirements.

Some courses require an interview, audition or the submission of a portfolio containing examples of your work as part of the application process. Visit our Interviews and requirements page to find out more.

There are several options available to you when it comes to making your application:

• Contact one of our agents in your country for support with the application process.
• Contact a regional representatives in the International Team to apply directly.
• Apply via UCAS, the UK Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.

The university accepts applications on a rolling basis, with no firm deadline to apply. However, please note that some courses are competitive with places filling up quickly, so we recommend applying as early as possible. You should be aware that students requiring a student visa to travel to the UK for their course are bound by CAS request deadlines.