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If you have an HND or foundation degree (or equivalent) in an accounting or finance-related subject, or if you wish to enhance the financial aspects you have covered in a business foundation degree or HND, this course will allow you to convert your qualification into a finance and accounting-related honours degree.
This honours degree combines general management expertise with invaluable knowledge of accounting and finance. The course is aimed specifically at developing financial management skills within a wider business context. Having an excellent understanding of both finance and accounting will give you an advantage in any profession today but particularly in the growing financial services sector.
Recognised as an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Partner in Learning, working with ICAEW in the professional development of students.
Core modules
Ethics, Governance and Accountability
This module examines the role of ethics and good governance in the context of business management. You learn to appraise corporate governance mechanisms, and you consider management risk in the context of the business.
International Accounting
This module builds on financial accounting knowledge and develops an understanding of theoretical frameworks. The content and application of complex reporting standards are explored in the context of preparing and interpreting key financial statements for both single entity and consolidated financial statements.
International Finance
This module examines an economy's financial sector, introducing you to the principal concepts and techniques used in analysing financial markets and financial management. It covers four main areas: financial markets and institutions' operation and development; financial management and aspects of corporate finance; policy towards financial markets, including regulation, the role of central banks and the operation of monetary and exchange rate policy; and the derivatives markets and managing risks.
Undergraduate Business Project
The module comprises a learner-managed business project, the topic area of which will be associated with the your programme area of study. The project will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your capability to undertake an individual piece of research within a business context.
The project may be an investigation of a relevant issue of academic interest, an investigation of a practical business issue, or a live problem-solving project.
Undergraduate Business Research Methods Top-up
This module seeks to develop your skills in research methods applicable to business and related areas. It focuses on qualitative and quantitative research methods, and will prepare you for the Undergraduate Business Project module.
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Modules offered may vary.
Modules are taught via lectures, seminars, practical workshops and group work. Teaching staff adopt a range of web-based technologies to deliver module and programme content, assess, provide feedback and communicate with students. Our teaching staff include professionally qualified accountants who have both academic and industry experience. They also teach on professional body accredited programmes which means they are in tune with current standards and future developments.
The programme is assessed via a variety of methods including assignments and examinations.
Timetabling information
Hours of attendance vary between 12 hours and 20 hours per week. Any module choices are discussed with course tutors during the enrolment and induction period. Further details are automatically sent to applicants due to enrol this year.
Our Disability Services team provide an inclusive and empowering learning environment and have specialist staff to support disabled students access any additional tailored resources needed. If you have a specific learning difficulty, mental health condition, autism, sensory impairment, chronic health condition or any other disability please contact a Disability Services as early as possible.
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