BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance |
The basic technique of finance is the same whether one is interested in Personal Finance, Business Finance or Public Sector Finance. It is necessary for everyone to understand how to measure the real cost of money, and the real return from investment. The course covers the basic mathematics of finance. That is how to measure present values and future values. BA (Hons) in Finance and accounting is designed for students of different nationalities. International Accounting Standards have now been adopted in most countries and although Corporate Law can vary from one country to another, the Language and Techniques of Finance are now global. The delivery of the course is well balanced in terms of lectures, case studies and research work. Students will undertake various methods of assessments to qualify for the degree. Examinations, course work, group assignments and individual research are various methods of assessment during the course. Key Learning Outcomes
Course Structure The BA (Hons) in Finance and Accounting is equivalent to 360 credits; 120 of each in 3 progressively challenging years. All modules (16) have an equal credit rating of 20 credits followed by a dissertation of 40 credits. The course structure is based on 2 terms (15 weeks each) of study each Year. Assessment Modules of year 1 & 2 are assessed through a combination of exams, individual/group work and class participation. The specialist modules in the final year are assessed by individual/course work and class participation. The last stage of the degree is dissertation which is a research work of 10000 words. Essential Information Start Dates: Feb/ Oct Duration: 3 years Entry Requirements A levels or equivalent international qualification IELTS 6.0 or equivalent YEAR 1 6 Modules of 20 Credits Each Introduction to Management Introduction to Business Economics Introduction to Business Law Study Skills and Communication Introduction to Accounting Introduction to HRM YEAR 2 Strategic Management Management Information Systems Corporate Social Responsibility Marketing Managerial Accounting and Finance Business Organisation YEAR 3 International Accounting and Finance Accounting and Business Ethics Strategic Accounting for Performance Business Research Methods Dissertation (10,000 words) |