Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.

You’ll gain a sound understanding of broad accounting and financial studies, so this course is ideal if you’re interested in a financial or related consultancy career within accountancy, industry or commerce.

• You'll have access to SAP and SAGE world-renowned software providers.
• You’ll get the opportunity to further develop your employability by taking a 48-week paid placement, in accountancy, business and public sector environments.
• Accounting and Finance courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked 1st in the UK for On-Track Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2022)

• BMC001: Enterprise and the Entrepreneur
• BMC002: Managing Business Information
• BMC005: Study Skills for Success
• BMC006: Contemporary Business in Context

YEAR 1

• BM1002: Introduction to Economics
• BM1100: Introduction to Financial Accounting
• BM1200: Introduction to Management Accounting
• BM1300: Information Systems and the Business Environment
• BM1511: Legal Obligations in Business
• BM1600: Introduction to Personal and Professional Practice

YEAR 2

• BM1002: Introduction to Economics
• BM1100: Introduction to Financial Accounting
• BM1200: Introduction to Management Accounting
• BM1300: Information Systems and the Business Environment
• BM1511: Legal Obligations in Business
• BM1600: Introduction to Personal and Professional Practice

YEAR 3

• BM3030: Financial and Sustainability Reporting for Managers
• BM3210: Decision Making for Business
• BM3410: Financial Management for Business
• BM3500: Business Strategy

Optional Modules

• BM2002: Learning and Development for Business and Management Education
• BM3009: Contemporary Issues in Sustainability
• BM3033: Islamic Finance
• BM3600: Advanced Taxation Theory and Practice

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.