COURSE CURRICULUM

The Accounting BSc (Hons) degree offers a structured progression from foundational to advanced knowledge, with practical and academic skills embedded throughout. In the first year, students follow a common curriculum shared with related courses, allowing exposure to a range of disciplines and the flexibility to switch to other degrees. The modules include financial and management accounting, personal and business finance, economics, mathematics and statistics, and entrepreneurial thinking. These lay the groundwork by introducing fundamental concepts such as financial reporting, costing, investment decision-making, economic theory, and the entrepreneurial mindset. The second year builds on these foundations, focusing on enhancing technical, study, professional, and global skills. Students deepen their knowledge of financial reporting with International Financial Reporting Standards, explore advanced topics in management accounting, and develop a strong grasp of financial management principles including risk, return, and asset pricing. They also design a research proposal, study accounting systems using industry tools like SAP and SAGE, and learn about financial services, including regulation, FinTech, and market operations. This year emphasizes practical applications and prepares students for real-world challenges. In the final year, students consolidate their learning and prepare for professional practice or further academic study. They explore advanced management accounting techniques with a critical lens, and delve into corporate financial management, covering topics like capital structure, working capital, and risk. A major component is the dissertation project, where students research a topic of their choice under supervision, applying their knowledge and analytical skills to a contemporary issue in accounting or finance. This project encourages independent thinking and deepens subject expertise. Overall, the course equips students with the academic knowledge, technical skills, and practical insight needed for a successful career in accounting, finance, or related fields, blending theoretical understanding with real-world application and research.