COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with a placement year at Middlesex offers a structured, multi-year curriculum designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for careers in accounting, finance, and business management. In the first year, students establish foundational knowledge through core modules such as Business Economics, Business Law and Ethics for Accountants, Introduction to Accounting and Finance, and Principles of Responsible Management and Practice, while optional modules provide opportunities to explore marketing, artificial intelligence and data analytics, operations management, human resources, and international business. The second year deepens financial expertise with core modules in Multinational Finance and Investment, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Management Accounting, and Entrepreneurship and Employability, complemented by optional courses in auditing, digital media, consultancy, strategic management, and sustainability. The third year offers a study abroad or sandwich placement experience, allowing students to gain international exposure or practical industry experience, enhancing professional skills and employability. The final year focuses on advanced financial and accounting applications through Empirical Methods in Accounting and Finance, International Accounting and Reporting, Accounting and Finance Project, and Taxation, alongside a range of optional modules in risk management, international business strategy, auditing, ethics, leadership, and innovation. This curriculum integrates academic rigor with applied learning, equipping graduates with the knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience required to succeed in the global accounting and finance sector.