BA(Hons) Accounting and Business Management

Our multi-disciplinary BA(Hons) Accounting and Business Management balances the latest research with real-world applications. Develop in-demand graduate attributes through our professional development stream.

Why study accounting and business management?

Sound strategic management decisions are at the core of every successful business, creating a constant demand for graduates with business acumen and solid accounting skills. Employers need graduates with essential skills, from effective communication to digital capability, to thrive in the fast-paced global business environment.

Our multi-disciplinary BA(Hons) Accounting and Business Management blends expertise from Business Management and Accounting and Finance. Designed to give you a strong foundation, the curriculum will give you a holistic understanding of key business functions, from marketing to human resource management.

Why UWE Bristol?

Supported by the latest research, this industry-relevant course will enable you to apply your skills to diverse business contexts. Developed collaboratively and rigorously evaluated in partnership with stakeholders, the course will enable you to engage closely with employers, entrepreneurs and professional bodies.

Integrated activities, such as access to industry-leading financial databases and industry guest lectures, will enrich your learning experience, offering you networking opportunities and practical insights into real-world financial practices.

Employability is prioritised through our structured professional development stream, designed to progressively challenge your knowledge as you advance through each year of the course. Supported by a Progress Coach, you'll document and reflect on your developmental journey in a portfolio, which you'll be able to present to potential employers.

Where can it take me?

Aimed at those looking to advance their management skills, our Accounting and Business Management degree will cultivate managers with strong strategic decision-making skills, from various perspectives.

The course will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in accounting, corporate departments, banking, marketing, and retail sectors. You'll be trained to become a corporate manager with the technical skills and sense of social responsibility to give you a competitive edge.

This practice-led course will empower you to join the future accounting and business management workforce as a work-ready graduate.

Careers / Further study

Our BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance blends technical expertise with professional skills, preparing you for a broad range of career paths in the accounting and business management sector. By emphasising real-world application and problem solving, the course enhances your employability through professional development and self-reflection.

The course will equip you with highly desirable graduate attributes, including digital literacy, effective communication, business acumen, ethics and integrity and critical thinking. You'll also develop strategic decision-making skills, integrating your technical and theoretical knowledge to enhance business performance and tackle real-world challenges.

As well as developing a diverse skillset, you'll foster your personal and professional ambitions while making a positive contribution to society. Your learning will also nurture your social awareness, encouraging you to engage in sustainable and socially responsible corporate practices.

Recognising the crucial role of digital capability in today's economy, the course will integrate robust digital components into your learning. This will empower you to effectively use digital tools, increasing your adaptability in a rapidly changing economic landscape.

You'll engage in experiential learning opportunities, including simulations, collaborative teamwork, and work-integrated learning, which will boost your career readiness. You'll also have the flexibility to choose your assessment methods, offering you a tailored, personalised learning experience relevant to your professional interests.

Committed to producing ready and able graduates, we'll equip you with the technical and professional competencies needed to excel in various business settings. You could also choose to pursue further study in a business-related subject.

Get inspired

Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.

We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.

Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.