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Accounting for Management BSc

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Accounting for Management BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      4 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 15,250

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Aston University

    Aston University was founded in 1895, and has been noted for the quality of its research, teaching and industrial cooperation for more than 100 years. Since the turn of the last century, it has been very highly rated for graduate employability both nationally and internationally..

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    Course Summary

    The University of Aston’s Accounting for Management BSc degree program will give you the mathematical and accounting skills you need to take your place in this prestigious profession, but also the business, management and leadership skills you’ll need to manage accountants and financial professionals of other kinds.

    This degree program will teach you about the role financial information pays in today’s businesses. You’ll learn not just how to collect, assess and interpret financial data but how to make management decisions based on it, how to plan for a business on the strategic and tactical levels, and how to monitor its progress towards its goals.

    One of the most important parts of this degree program is the year you’ll spend in a professional placement. All UK and EU students must take a year’s placement in accountancy, finance and/or management with one of the University of Aston’s international partners. It is a 3 year program for international students.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    You’ll start with foundation modules on business, finance and accounting, before moving on to more advanced topics. In your final year, you’ll be able to select your own specialty from a range of options.

    Year 1 Modules

    • Careers in Accounting
    • Foundations in Financial and Management Accounting
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Introduction to Business Economics
    • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
    • Law for Business
    • Principles of Operations Management

    Year 2 Modules

    • Applied Management Accounting
    • Audit, Governance and Company Law
    • Business Tax
    • Financial Management
    • International Financial Reporting
    • Virtual Business Simulation

    Year 3 (Placement)

    The majority of Accounting for Management students will spend year 3 abroad in a professional placement with one of the university’s partner organisations. This will be a great addition to your CV, help you begin your own network of business and professional contacts, and will include a substantial salary as well.

    Year 4 Modules

    • Advanced International Financial Reporting
    • Audit and Professional Ethics
    • Contemporary Issues in Accounting
    • Derivatives
    • Financial Analysis
    • Fraud, Bribery and Corruption
    • Integrated Case Study
    • International Finance
    • Risk Management
    • Strategic Management Accounting
    • Tax Policy and Personal Tax

    Learning And Teaching

    The University of Aston relies on a wide range of different teaching methods, depending on the nature of each module. These might include lectures, group work, interactive tutorials, detailed case studies and presentations. In addition to in-class activity you will do a great deal of independent reading and study, supported by Aston’s online virtual learning environment. Your progress will be assessed by end of term examinations as well as by your coursework.

    Career Possibilities

    The majority of graduates of Aston’s Accounting for Management degree program find roles in financial management or accounting. Graduates have gone on to become Tax Trainees, Tax Analysts, Corporate Tax Professionals, Auditors, Audit Associates and Commercial Analysts at organisations like Grant Thornton, Thompson Airways, Imperial Tobacco, PwC UK, Deloitte, RSM and BDO. Others have gone on to higher degree programs, or founded their own firms, often in the Consultancy space.

    Entry & Credit

    This course may only be taken as a 3 year BSc by international students. UK and EU students must sign up for the full 4 year program with international experience.

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at ABB or higher, or the international equivalent. Other qualifications are accepted, and full details can be found here.

    English language requirements for international students can be found here.

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