Accounting and Finance for International Business BSc (Hons) top-up

Course Overview

Primarily targeted at international students, this course is designed with a specific focus on accounting and finance in an international context, incorporating the study of English language for business, to better prepare you for potential global career options in areas such as business, accountancy or financial management.

Why You Should Study This Course

This top-up course has been designed with specific emphasis on international accounting and finance. We aim to adopt a multidisciplinary approach, which covers economics, business strategy, marketing, financial planning and accounting through a range of mandatory modules.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the following bodies:

• Chartered Insurance Institute
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute for Management Accountants (CIMA)

What You'll Study

Year One (Level 5)

• Quantitative Analysis - 20 credits
• Software Applications in Finance - 20 credits
• Effective Business Communication - 20 Credits
• Business Accounting For Decision-making - 20 credits
• Principles of Finance - 20 credits
• Governance and Ethics in Finance - 20 credits

Year Two (Level 6)

• Developing Employability Skills for Business - 20 credits
• Corporate Reporting and Analysis - 20 credits
• Financial Theory - 20 credits
• International Financial Management - 20 credits
• Management Accounting for Business Decisions - 20 credits
• Case Studies in Accounting and Finance - 20 credits

How You'll Learn

This course is studied full-time over one or two years, depending on the level of entry. You can start in September, January or May.

Seminars and workshops are interactive teaching environments, often involving hypothetical problem questions, simulations, case studies and the analysis of more theoretical issues.

Teaching Contact Hours

We understand that everyone learns differently, so each of our courses will consist of structured teaching sessions, which may include:

• on-campus lectures, seminars and workshops
• group work
• self-directed learning

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

• phase tests
• essays
• group work
• presentations
• reports
• projects
• coursework
• exams
• individual Assignments
• laboratories

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• International students: Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area)

Fees and Funding

Student | Full-time | Part-time
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International | 2026/27 fees TBC
2025/26 fees: £16,800 per year | Not available

Facilities

We have a range of facilities available to support you in putting the theories you're taught into practice.

• The Trading Floor
• Talent Team
• sigma Centre

Careers and Opportunities

On successful completion, you should be well placed to pursue a wide variety of potential future career options in finance, management, accounting, banking, personal and corporate finance and IT in private, public and third sector organisations.

You will be able to:

• demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the fundamental functions of and contexts in which accounting and finance operates in an international context
• communicate accounting and finance concepts, models and techniques – including interpretation and forecasting of financial statement and business valuation – in a clear and precise style through written and oral work
• analyse and draw reasoned conclusions concerning structured and unstructured problems from sets of data drawn from a range of sources, such as corporate annual reports, FAME and Bloomberg etc.
• analyse and discuss contemporary accounting and finance issues using appropriate accounting and finance principles and conventions
• record and summarise transactions and other economic events in accounting systems for presentation and decision-making purposes
• prepare and analyse financial statements through the use of recognised accounting conventions, statistical methods and computer-based techniques
• analyse and produce financial solutions to complex business decisions

Further Study

Alternatively, you may decide to pursue postgraduate study opportunities by studying courses such as Accounting and Financial Management MSc or Finance MSc here at Coventry Business School, which could further enhance your employability. Please note that further study opportunities are subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional costs may apply.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design
• Received university status in 1992
• Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries
• Campuses in Coventry, London, and Scarborough
• Known for its focus on practical, industry-focused education

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines
• Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects
• Faculty with industry experience and research expertise
• Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
• Academic support services include writing centers, math labs, and peer mentoring
• Unique academic programs include:
  • Centre for Applied Science and Technology
  • Centre for Business in Society
  • Centre for Intelligent Systems

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Excellent industry connections and partnerships
• Specialized facilities such as the National Transport Design Centre and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
• Notable alumni include:
  • Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine
  • Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
  • Sir Patrick Stewart, actor

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Accommodation services
• Library with over 1 million books and resources
• Technology support
• Career development services