The BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance) is designed to provide a thorough understanding of modern financial theories alongside a practical look at how and why organisations make critical financial decisions. During the first academic year, you will develop a broad foundation in key business management areas, including people management and an introduction to the inner workings of modern organisations. This initial phase ensures you understand the broader corporate context in which financial departments operate before you move into more specialised technical training.

In the second and third years of the degree, the focus shifts to the specific accounting and finance skills and technologies required for success in the modern workplace. The curriculum covers essential topics such as financial and cost accounting, risk management, business transformation, and corporate governance. You will explore both the theoretical and practical aspects of key accounting functions while gaining a vital awareness of the legal and ethical environments that govern both domestic and international business operations today.

Developed with direct input from world-leading organisations and researchers, this course ensures you are exposed to the most relevant advancements in the field. This industry-aligned approach allows you to demonstrate to future employers that you possess the specific knowledge needed to fill current skills gaps. By graduating with a keen awareness of operational planning, finance, and management theory, you will have gained a suite of transferable skills that provide a flexible and future-proof career path in any global business environment.