COURSE OVERVIEW

With the knowledge and abilities you acquire from our course, you'll be ready to enter the fast-paced world of business as an employee or entrepreneur.

Develop a solid foundation of accounting knowledge, coupled with business fundamentals such as marketing, management, and business ethics, to kick-start your commercial journey.

Understand how to interpret, prepare, and present financial information for organizations of all sizes. Learn and practice invaluable skills in analysis, problem-solving, numerical-based critical thinking, management, and communication.

Appreciate the wider context in which accounting operates, valuable for a career in business or management as you study economics, marketing, and leadership for a well-rounded perspective.

Make an impact with varied assessments, including professional report writing, group presentations, and company projects that help prepare you for work alongside the exams required for professional exemptions.

The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for professional accountancy exams, enhancing your attractiveness to potential employers.

Boost your CV and commercial skills through industry placements, study abroad, or internships (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) with fully supported experiences.

Why choose this course?

Learn from experts in their respective fields, along with guest speakers from the business world, on this comprehensive course.

Enhance your skills through interactive teaching, including simulations and group exercises, refining and improving your professional skills such as communication and digital literacy, alongside your commercial knowledge.

Stand out from the crowd by gaining practical experience in solving real-world business challenges. Effective decision-making, a profound understanding of current business challenges, teamwork, and leadership are just a few of the areas you'll develop.

We encourage and support you to set high goals. Your dedicated support team will share their expertise, advice, and experiences as they focus on nurturing your potential to succeed, addressing both academic and personal challenges.

Embrace career-enhancing opportunities, such as the National University Business Challenge or joining our Enactus Society, which organises projects that make a difference every day.

Students with an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to participate in the annual 'Flare Ignite' competition, where winners receive support, training, and funding to bring their ideas to life.

Graduate with the support of a powerful network. We have extensive connections to industry organisations and global businesses, giving you access to industry experts as guest speakers and internship/placement opportunities.

Professional accreditations

We are accredited by and collaborate with the following organisations:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

This degree program will provide you with exemptions from accounting exams conducted by professional bodies.

Your future career

Learn to navigate and explore business from an accounting perspective, demonstrating your numerical, communication, and commercial acumen as a firm foundation for making decisions in business.

Possible roles for employment include:

• Business consultant
• Accountant
• Management accountant
• Management consultant
• Financial manager
• Practice manager

We are delighted to share that our alumni work for the "Big Four" accounting firms (Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG), as well as international and commercial organisations.

With a focus on consultative accounting and business awareness, you'll be prepared for a career in business accounting, management, or entrepreneurship

What you'll study

Immerse yourself in the field of accounting as you become proficient in numerical analysis, digitised accounting, and report writing, setting yourself apart from others.

Enhance your knowledge and skills within the professional accounting standards framework. Conceptualise and apply models to deepen your understanding of their application in the business context.

In your first year, you'll learn the fundamentals of business and accounting, exploring subjects such as economics, organisational management, and digital and professional skills.

In your second year, you'll build upon your foundational understanding of the subjects, delving deeper into areas such as personnel management, business ethics, and financial management.

In your final year, you'll further develop your business and commercial awareness, as well as strategic accounting skills. You'll also have the opportunity to choose elective options in areas of interest, such as financial crime, taxation, and Islamic finance.

Additionally, our GoHerts program, placements, internships, study-abroad opportunities, and events organised by the Future Success team provide further avenues for personal development and enrichment.