Our degree in accounting and financial information systems focuses on systems and models, including quantitative analysis and management accounting controls. It also teaches software and systems skills such as Excel, Access and SAP to give you the essential practical skills you’ll need.
This course is accredited by 4 accounting professional bodies, including exemption from 4 ACCA papers and full exemption from the operational level of the CIMA qualification. Full details of the accreditation gained on completion of this programme can be viewed here.
Popular roles for our accounting and financial information systems graduates include business and financial analysts, or working in financial modelling.
What you should know about this course
What you will study
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Financial Accounting (30 credits)
- Introduction to Management Accounting (30 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development 1 (Accounting) (15 credits)
- Quantitative Methods (15 credits)
- Introduction to Finance and Economics (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Management Accounting and Control Systems (15 credits)
- Financial Analysis and Professional Practice (15 credits)
- Future Paths
- Business and Financial Applications (30 credits)
- Accounting Information Systems (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Project Planning and Management (Finance Track) (15 credits)
- Managing Business Finance (30 credits)
- FinTech Fundamentals (30 credits)
- Business and Company Law (30 credits)
- Business Law (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Consultancy Project (30 credits)
- Financial Business Intelligence (30 credits)
- Strategic Financial Management (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Ethics and Corporate Governance (30 credits)
- E-Business (30 credits)
- Managing Business Processes with SAP (30 credits)
How you will learn
This section helps you understand more about how you’ll learn based on standard delivery of teaching and learning on campus.
We are looking forward to welcoming students to our campuses for 2021/22. In line with government guidance, we are committed to delivering as much of our teaching, learning and student activity as possible on campus for the 2021/22 academic year. Depending on the national situation, and government advice, the situation may change but we are confident we are ready to manage any changes quickly and safely.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Work placements are optional, and you are responsible for arranging your placement with support from the university.
Previous students have secured a placement year at the NHS and Disney.
How long is my placement?
Work placements are 9-12 months of full-time paid work. You take this between the second and third years of study.
What are the financial arrangements?
UK placement annual salaries range between £13,000-£18,000 pro rata. Some charity/voluntary work organisations offer travel costs and lunch expenses in lieu of a full salary.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
You will graduate from this degree with a valuable combination of accounting and business knowledge, as well as transferable analytical, software and systems skills.
You may pursue a career as a business or financial analyst or work in financial modelling. You may also consider undertaking a trainee accountancy position or pursuing roles in specialist finance or general business management.
Are internships available?
Internships are optional, and last for a minimum of six weeks. Gain a Certificate in Professional Practice and valuable employment experience before graduating.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential. Services include:
- CV, cover letter, and interview tips
- Careers fairs
- Overseas exchange
- Mentoring
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