Program Overview

Business and Accounting (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Overview

This business accounting degree gives you a comprehensive understanding of business concepts and models with specialist knowledge of accountancy and finance.

Course Details

Foundation Year Core Modules

• Digital Skills for Business
  • This module introduces you to the variety of digital sources and how to use them in organisations to drive forward operational development.
• Enterprise and Creativity
  • This module helps you develop your creative mindset by learning from experienced entrepreneurs and gaining an understanding of enterprise in business organisations.
• Professional Skills for Business
  • You consider the skills required to operate successfully in business and develop your abilities and knowledge ready to begin your career.
• Research in Business
  • Explore the fundamentals of data collection and analysis, using academic research and practical examples to develop your understanding of the importance of ethical research.

Year 1 Core Modules

• Accounting Principles and Systems
  • You are introduced to the basic concepts of financial accounting, developing knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting adjustments, and final accounts preparation for sole traders and companies.
• Organisational Performance and Strategy
  • Gain basic knowledge of business operations and strategy management principles, focusing on the external environment and identifying factors which may impact on internal capability and resources.
• Quantitative Data and Decision-Making
  • Enhance your understanding of quantitative techniques, spreadsheet analysis tools, cost and management accounting, data presentation and digital literacy.
• The Future of Work
  • Technology in the workplace is changing at a fast pace, with organisations striving to utilise technology to develop efficient business models.

Year 2 Core Modules

• Financial Reporting
  • You are introduced to basic financial accounting, and develop your knowledge of the theoretical and regulatory frameworks for financial reporting.
• Management Accounting
  • Consider the financial techniques and analysis used by managers to control and assess organisational performance and enhance decision-making.
• Operating Globally
  • You develop your cultural awareness through a business lens, focusing on common humanity and equal worth.
• The Future of You
  • Examine the importance of lifelong learning and self-development, exploring your interests and potential careers through online short courses.

Optional Work Placement Year

• Work Placement
  • You have the option to spend one year in industry learning and developing your skills.

Final-Year Core Modules

• Advanced Financial Reporting
  • You build on your financial accounting knowledge, developing your understanding of theoretical frameworks for financial reporting.
• Audit and Assurance
  • Apply best practice in internal and external auditing within the International Standards on Auditing framework.
• Reimagining the Future of Business and Society
  • Unpack the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and explore the utopian and dystopian possibilities of the goals being met or unmet.

Optional Modules

• Consultancy Project
  • You get the opportunity to work on live projects with external clients.
• Independent Project
  • Conduct a business project related to your subject area, allowing you to demonstrate your capability in undertaking an individual piece of research.

How You Learn

• Modules are taught by lectures, seminars, practical workshops, work-based activities and group work.
• Teaching staff adopt a range of web-based technologies to deliver module content, assess, provide feedback and communicate with students.

How You Are Assessed

• The programme is assessed via a variety of methods including assignments, examinations, group work, presentations and live practical projects.

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer is 32-64 tariff points from at least two A levels, T level or equivalent.
• GCSE grade 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent) in maths.

Employability

• You have the option to spend one year in industry learning and developing your skills.
• We encourage and support you with applying for a placement, job hunting and networking.
• You gain experience favoured by graduate recruiters and develop your technical skillset.
• Obtain transferable skills required in the professional environment, including communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, confidence, self-reliance, problem-solving, working under pressure and commercial awareness.

Career Opportunities

• We provide an environment that allows you to develop the extra practical employability characteristics that will make you more attractive to employers in the job market.
• Our staff utilise their extensive business connections to provide many and varied opportunities to engage with potential employers through fairs, guest lecture sessions, live projects and site visits.

Professional Accreditation

• With dual accreditation at Teesside University, as well as the degree you will receive a Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Tuition Fees

• Entry to academic year: £9,535 a year (UK applicants)
• Foundation year: £5,760
• International applicants: £17,000 a year

Duration

• 4 years (5 with work placement)