Accounting and Management draft

Program Overview

This comprehensive accounting and management program equips graduates with a deep understanding of accounting principles and management concepts. Through a combination of core modules and optional electives, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills essential for success in various accounting and business management roles. The program emphasizes real-world application, ethical considerations, and independent research, preparing graduates for diverse career opportunities and postgraduate studies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program offers a comprehensive understanding of accounting and management concepts, equipping graduates with the necessary skills for various professional opportunities within both accounting and business management sectors.

Objectives:

• Understand fundamental and advanced accounting and management principles.
• Apply acquired knowledge to real-world business scenarios and decision-making processes.
• Develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills within an accounting context.
• Enhance communication skills in written and oral formats.
• Understand the ethical implications of accounting practices within contemporary society.

Outline:

• Year 1: Core modules focus on financial and management accounting fundamentals, introductory taxation principles, business law, ethics in accounting, introduction to financial economics, and the changing world of business.
• Year 2: Builds upon the foundation with advanced financial reporting techniques, in-depth management accounting practices, assurance principles, and optional modules in information systems, operations management, entrepreneurship, taxation, innovation management, consumer behaviour, financial management techniques for accountants, and business strategy for accountants.
• Year 3: Equips students with research methodologies and independent project management skills through the Dissertation module on an accounting topic of their choice, supported by an individual supervisor.

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary across modules and may include examinations, written assignments, reports, projects, presentations, and the final Dissertation. The aim is to assess knowledge acquisition, problem-solving abilities, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to apply learning to real-world situations.

Teaching:

• Emphasizes small-group workshops for active learning and individual/group application of acquired skills and knowledge.
• Utilizes up-to-date resources such as Dow Jones, Refinitiv, and Bloomberg in relevant modules.
• Promotes personalized support from lecturers and individual academic advisors throughout the course.
• Shifts towards independent study and research in later years to prepare for postgraduate or professional life.

Careers:

Graduates are equipped for diverse career opportunities, including roles as accountants, auditors, financial accountants, tax specialists, management consultants, financial analysts, risk analysts, investment bankers, and in various areas of business management. The program also provides strong foundations for those pursuing postgraduate studies in related fields.

Other:

• Students with strong mathematical abilities are encouraged to apply.
• The program emphasizes professional and transferable skills alongside technical knowledge, enhancing employability.
• The final Dissertation offers an opportunity to showcase independent research skills.
• Graduates have secured positions in reputable firms like PWC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, National Audit Office, Capita, Deutsche Bank, and Sage Plc.
• The Business School provides dedicated career support and resources, including interview advice, employer talks, subject-specific careers fairs, and access to talent schemes across various sectors.

Home students

£9,250 per year

EU students

£27,600 per year

Island students

£9,250 per year

International students

£27,600 per year The tuition fees shown for home students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government. The tuition fees shown for overseas and EU students are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).