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Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University - UCAS

Course summary

More than ever, the world needs flexible and prepared thinkers, ready to build financially robust businesses that can deal with the unexpected and cope in a crisis. This challenging degree will build on strong analytical skills, exploring the economics of markets such as money, capital, risk management, and modern finance theory in business. The Accounting with Business Management programme seeks to develop skills in analysis, problem-solving and organisation management which are of value in an ever-changing working environment. Accounting is explored in depth and broadened by the development of links with other disciplines such as Business, Management, Law and Technology. The determination to increase your employability is at the heart of everything we do. Our programme is structured to address many of the competence requirements of professional accounting bodies and to give students a range of learning experiences tailored to careers in accounting. Plus, our Accounting Simulation module prepares you for a career in accounting or finance environments. You will apply your knowledge, skills and values in an employment simulation where you will develop an ability to determine relevant information and select appropriate knowledge and methods for decision-making, mimicking real-world scenarios. Throughout the course we will expand your understanding of business concepts, ideas, models and methods, with strong focus on strategic management. This valuable expertise will help you to stand out in roles in corporations, finance, and the civil service, in the competitive business world. Key features

  • Our Accounting with Business Management BSc is one of only 6 programmes in the UK to achieve partner status with CIMA and has been awarded an impressive 11 CIMA exemptions. You can also gain exemptions from other professional accountancy exams with the ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia, CIPFA and AIA, which gives you a great start towards gaining your professional qualification.*
  • Acquire the knowledge and critical appreciation of contemporary theories, concepts, values, principles, tools and rules of accounting and business within a range of international and organisational contexts, including the political, legal, economic, social, environmental and technical environment.
  • Gain a practical insight into markets and trading with our Trading Room, which gives you access to industry-standard software to analyse share prices and company performance.
  • Develop an understanding of the relationship between accounting theory and empirical testing and apply this knowledge through assessments, including exams, group work, portfolios and presentations.
  • Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.
  • Students have secured year-long placements in companies such as VW, Microsoft, Bosch, IBM, Pfizer, HSBC and Siemens through our award-winning Careers Team, who provide exceptional support to help you plan your career path.
*Dependent on optional module choice and subject to approval from the professional bodies.

Modules

Year 1 Block 1: Accounting in the Business Environment Block 2: Accounting for Organisational Performance Block 3: Financial Accounting Block 4: Management Accounting Year 2 Block 1: Organisational Behaviour and Leadership Block 2: International Financial Reporting and Business Taxation Block 3: Digital Business and Data Analytics Block 4: Performance Measurement and Decision Making Year 3 Block 1: Strategic Management and Governance Block 2: Financial Strategy Block 3: Choose one from the below: Project Management for Sustainable Business Accounting Simulation Block 4: Critical Risk Management

Assessment method

You will be taught through a combination of large group sessions, tutorials, online resources and self-directed study. Students are given feedback throughout the course to develop and improve their economic and business strategy skills. Through the use of assessments emphasis is placed on research and analytical skills. Assessment may include, but is not limited to, portfolios of learning, essays, online tests, workbooks, case studies, or exams.

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

Course code:
NN41
Institution code:
D26
Campus name:
Leicester Campus
Campus code:
Y

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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71%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
88%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £15750 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
International £15750 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

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.
Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University - UCAS