COURSE CURRICULUM

The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) degree is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the financial world, beginning with a broad foundation and progressing to advanced professional knowledge. In the first year, students share a common curriculum with peers from related courses, gaining exposure to core subjects such as financial and management accounting, finance, business economics, mathematics, statistics, and entrepreneurial thinking. This foundational year helps develop essential skills and introduces the key principles of financial transactions, costing techniques, investment appraisal, and the economic environment in which businesses operate. The second year builds on this foundation by exploring more advanced areas like financial reporting under international standards, behavioral and technical aspects of management accounting, and core financial management concepts such as asset pricing and capital structure. Students also examine UK taxation, business law, and ethics, and learn how to design a structured research proposal that addresses current global business challenges. In the final year, the focus shifts to preparing students for professional careers through the application of accounting standards and theory in complex scenarios such as group financial statements. Advanced management accounting techniques are studied in depth, emphasizing critical evaluation and practical decision-making. Students complete an independent research project on a contemporary issue in accounting, allowing them to explore their personal interests while developing academic and analytical skills. Additional modules in corporate financial management and business strategy deepen understanding of financial decision-making, risk management, strategic leadership, and organizational performance. By the end of the program, graduates are equipped with strong technical expertise, research capabilities, and a strategic mindset, making them well-prepared for careers in accounting, finance, or further professional studies. The course is designed to blend academic theory with real-world applications, encouraging both critical thinking and practical problem-solving.