BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting With Foundation Year
The BSc (Hons) in Finance and Accounting offered by UoBM provides excellent exposure to the principles and practices of accounting and finance. It offers a strong foundation for a career, regardless of whether you choose to become a professional accountant, work in financial services or build a career in auditing. You can develop high-level technical knowledge and conceptual understanding of accounting and finance in business contexts while experiencing life in the multicultural heart of Manchester.
If you wish to pursue a specialist accounting interest and relate the course syllabus to professional body (ACCA) requirements, this course will support your ambition. Our expert team will guide you in developing core knowledge in critical areas such as financial auditing, reporting, and taxation. You'll also explore wider concepts for business management, including business economics, planning, strategy and performance.
During your studies, you'll learn the technical language and practices used in accountancy and finance and build sought-after skills such as communication, data analysis, time management, teamwork and problem-solving. We'll coach you in developing a wide range of high-level intellectual abilities, building your confidence in navigating people, analysing data and presenting reasoned arguments in a cross-cultural context. We'll also emphasise the social, political, ethical, technological, and environmental concerns in which business and the accountancy profession operate.
The degree is expertly structured to combine academic and practical areas of finance and accounting, giving you the tools to successfully navigate these essential areas of business, commerce and management. We also aim to help you develop lifelong learning skills so that you can take ownership of your professional development for the future, maximising your potential for success.
The final year dissertation allows you to combine your new skills with academic research. We'll guide you as you learn to apply your knowledge and prove your critical understanding of finance and accounting. By studying our BSc (Hons) in Finance and Accounting, you'll build essential knowledge and experience a range of opportunities that support you in developing the attitudes, abilities and competencies needed to launch your career in accounting and finance.
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Modules
This course is 4 years with a foundation year. You will complete your first year and then continue for 3 more years to get your degree.
Foundation Level
This module focuses on developing essential communication skills, including written and verbal communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
Covers the basics of data analysis, including data collection, interpretation, and presentation, to enhance decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Focuses on developing professional skills, such as time management, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability, to enhance employability and career success.
Introduces research methods and techniques, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, to support academic and professional research projects.
Year One
Develops academic and professional skills, including critical thinking, academic writing, and presentation skills, to support success in higher education and the workplace.
Covers the fundamentals of business planning, including market analysis, financial forecasting, and strategic planning, to support business growth and development.
Introduces the principles of financial accounting, including financial statements, accounting standards, and the role of accounting in business decision-making.
Explores the external business environment, including economic, social, political, and technological factors that influence business operations and strategies.
Year Two
Covers financial reporting standards, practices, and regulations, focusing on the preparation and analysis of financial statements for business decision-making.
Introduces the principles of business taxation, including tax planning, compliance, and reporting requirements for businesses operating in various sectors.
Examines the legal frameworks that govern business operations, including contract law, employment law, and regulatory compliance in business settings.
Focuses on performance management techniques, including key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarking, and performance evaluation for business success.
Year Three
Covers financial management principles and practices, including financial analysis, budgeting, and investment decisions to support organizational growth and sustainability.
Explores strategic management concepts, including strategic planning, competitive analysis, and business development strategies for organizational success.
Allows students to conduct independent research on a chosen topic, applying theoretical knowledge and research skills to address real-world business challenges.
Introduces auditing principles and practices, focusing on audit planning, risk assessment, and compliance with auditing standards for financial reporting.
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Ready to take the next step in your education and career? Apply for the BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting With Foundation Year program today!
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Submit Your Application
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Upload Supporting Documents
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Application Review
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Receive Your Offer
If your application is successful, you will receive an offer letter with detailed instructions on the next steps to enroll in the program.
