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Accounting and Business Management (Accelerated) at University Academy 92 (UA92) - UCAS

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Course summary

From September 2023, this course will be taught at UA92’s brand new Business School in Manchester City Centre. Details of the exact campus location will be confirmed in due course. This Accelerated, two-year interdisciplinary Accounting and Business Management degree course will prepare you for a future in business or finance sectors. Career paths include accountancy, auditing, tax advisory, wealth management, banking, business development, project management, marketing and organisational leadership. You will study core accountancy modules, together with business management modules. Giving you an in depth understanding of the critical role of an accounting professional and how they operate in complex business organisations. You will look at the factors that influence business decisions, how organisations are structured and the importance of financial reporting. As a result, you will be able to provide responsible financial or organisational leadership to a range of businesses from small enterprises to FTSE 100 companies. This course will enable you to: • Understand the critical role accounting and finance professionals play in achieving legal, ethical and efficient practices, • Learn how to support innovation and manage resources to deliver outstanding results for organisations, investors and consumers • Analyse the key societal, environmental and technological influences that impact businesses and the expectations for accountability • Develop skills in management accounting and financial reporting • Develop a broad understanding of organisational structures and how complex business organisations improve business performance or deliver efficiencies. • Focus on contemporary issues such as operating in a global business environment and digitalisation.

Modules

Level 4 subject-Specific modules: Contemporary Business Environment You will be introduced to the contemporary business environment and foster a practical understanding of the commercial opportunities and challenges facing businesses. Principles of Financial and Management Accounting You will get to grips with the fundamental concepts within Financial and Management Accounting. Examining methods and approaches used by accountants and how the information is used to influence business decisions. Managing in the Digital World You will delve into the core concepts in organisational behaviour and contemporary management theory. Data and Decision Making You will be introduced to a range of approaches used in analysing business data. This will include predictive analytics, regression analysis, time-series analysis, big data, and machine learning. Level 5 subject-Specific modules: Managing Risk and Performance You will build on your knowledge of management accounting from level 4 and get an insight into the core issues in managing risk and business performance from a financial viewpoint. Marketing and Digitalisation You will get an in-depth understanding of contemporary marketing management, understanding consumer and organisational purchasing behaviour. You will also explore the principal aspects of the marketing function, including issues of product design, distribution, pricing and promotion, with a focus on marketing in a digital environment. Financial Management and FinTech – You will build on your knowledge of financial accounting from level 4 and develop the skills to enable you to exercise professional judgment within a financial setting. Entrepreneurship and Innovation You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the nature and role of innovation in businesses. With a focus on understanding the ways in which businesses can foster an entrepreneurial and innovative culture to deliver value to consumers and society. Level 6 subject-Specific modules: Strategy and Ethical Leadership You will explore how businesses develop their strategic positioning and implement strategic plans to deliver this. Technology and Business Model Innovation Explore how emergent technologies are driving fundamental change across multiple business sectors. Specifically, how digital technologies, ranging from AI to cryptocurrency, are disrupting sectors and generating innovative new business models. Sustainable Financing Analyse the two dimensions of finance and sustainability. Explore how businesses raise and manage finance in order to deliver a sustainable financial future and how long-term investments in sustainable infrastructure, such as renewable energy, carbon capture and waste recycling, can be financed. Business Challenge You will use your knowledge and skills to tackle a live case study from one of our business partners.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

In addition to meeting the academic criteria, if your first language isn't English, you may be asked for a recognised English language qualification. This is especially important if you are not a national of a majority English speaking country or you haven't completed a degree in English. If you are an international student, in order to obtain a student visa, you will be required to demonstrate that you have the correct level of English language competency to study in the UK.

UA92 English Language Requirements

https://global.ua92.ac.uk/admission/english-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £11100 Year 1
EU £24151 Year 1
England £11100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £11100 Year 1
Scotland £11100 Year 1
Wales £11100 Year 1
International £24151 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees are subject to annual change.
Accounting and Business Management (Accelerated) at University Academy 92 (UA92) - UCAS