Course Details

Accounting and Finance BSc

In our BSc Accounting and Finance degree, you will be taught using various methods by leading researchers and academics who have worked professionally in the accounting and finance sector.

BSc in Accounting and Finance is a bachelor’s degree program designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the principles of accounting, financial management, economics, and business operations. The program equips graduates with the skills necessary for various financial and accounting roles across different industries. Here's an overview of what the program generally entails:

Key Areas of Study

  1. Accounting Principles:

    • Understanding financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
    • Double-entry bookkeeping
    • Accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP)
  2. Financial Management:

    • Corporate finance
    • Investment analysis and portfolio management
    • Risk management and financial modeling
  3. Management Accounting:

    • Cost accounting
    • Budgeting and variance analysis
    • Performance evaluation and decision-making
  4. Financial Markets and Institutions:

    • Understanding the role of banks and financial institutions
    • Stock markets, bonds, and securities
    • Market analysis, investment strategies
  5. Business Economics:

    • Microeconomics and macroeconomics
    • Economic theory and its application to business decisions
  6. Taxation:

    • Personal and corporate tax principles
    • Tax planning and compliance
  7. Audit and Assurance:

    • The role of auditors
    • Auditing standards and practices
    • Risk assessment and control mechanisms
  8. Corporate Governance and Ethics:

    • Legal and ethical issues in finance and accounting
    • Corporate governance structures and practices
  9. Data Analysis and IT in Finance:

    • Use of software tools (e.g., Excel, QuickBooks, SAP)
    • Financial modeling and data analytics

Course Overview

Further Qualifications

Many graduates choose to pursue professional certifications or advanced studies, such as:

  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Master's in Finance or Accounting

Modules & Assessment

Core modules

  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Taxation
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Financial Markets
  • Financial Planning and Analysis

Applicants should normally have one of the following:

  • As & A Levels,
  • A Level 4 diploma or Year 1 Bachelor Degree or any equivalent overseas qualification
  • Or an academic or professional qualification at degree equivalent level

If English is not your first language, you will also need to demonstrate your English Language proficiency. For example, you should have IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.

 


USA, UK & EU students, 2024/25 (per year)

 

USD 8,500

International students starting 2024/25 (per year)

 

USD 13,100

 


Our Accounting and Finance degree will help you develop professional skills including logical reasoning, critical analysis, research and independent judgement, along with an understanding of the complex interplay between infrastructure, content, competition, social policy, punishment and trade in the international arena, and a greater capacity for legal communication.

 

These skills will prepare you for international practice and academic research at the highest level but are also transferable to a range of other intellectually demanding roles, such as working for international NGOs and other agencies, or public service.


Employability Events and Opportunities

Volunteer for our Accounting and practice your skills in a real-life setting. Work alongside local solicitors, providing pro bono advice to people who have limited access to legal resources.

 

Join our mentoring scheme: partner with a professional from a regional law firm to get first-hand advice and guidance.

 

Our employability service also organizes many focused events, such as careers fairs specifically for law students.


  • Credit 120
  • Course CODE U6542
  • Duration 3 YEARS
  • Study Mode Online / Capmus
  • Fee USD 20,000
  • Departement Accounting and Finance