Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
This course is aimed at students who want to understand the theoretical basis of accounting and finance. The course aims
to provide students with the knowledge to enable them to compete in the globally recognized economy. A student's
career could be boosted through an understanding of management accounting and its implementation, international financial management and corporate governance. The course has been designed to enable students to acquire a firm understanding of the major areas of knowledge and philosophical approaches that underpin international financial reporting, governance and finance at a strategic level. The dissertation of 10,000 words completes the learning experience
Year 1 :
Marketing
Managing Financial Resources
Organizational Behavior
Organizations, Competition and Environment
Introduction to Computers and Technologies
Quantitative Techniques for Business
Legal and Regulatory Framework
Management Information Systems
Business Strategy
Data Analysis Techniques
Year 2 :
Management Accounting
Financial Systems and Auditing
Financial Reporting, Taxation
Management Information Systems
Introduction to Managing Corporate Finance
Company Law
Conceptual Frameworks for Financial Reporting
Financial Modeling
Managing Financial Performance
Corporate and Group Accounting
Year 3 :
Auditing Process and Theory
Undergraduate Hons Dissertation (with Research Methods)
Case Studies in Financial Reporting
Financial Appraisal
Risk and Corporate Value
Coursework & Assessment :
A variety of teaching and assessment methods are used throughout the course including lectures, workshops and
tutorials. Students will be encouraged to develop presentation and report-writing skills through case study based seminars and assessments. Learning is supported through a web peer support system and tutorials exploring studying and examination/ assignment techniques.
Careers :
The majority of graduates from this degree takes up training contracts with professional accountancy firms, or positions in industry, commerce, banking and finance, the health service or local government. Graduates are also well equipped for business careers of all types. 