Welcome to the Accounting, Finance & Business Management course. We have no doubt that you have made the right choice, and we will be with you every step of the way during the next three or four years of your study. As Accounting, Finance & Business Management students, you will engage in interdisciplinary and unique course, which equips you with specific knowledge and skills in accounting, finance, and business professions. The course gives you a broad understanding of all aspects of business and the role accounting and finance play in it. You will understand the technical languages and applications such as budgeting, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements for business management and financial decisions.

The course has talented academics, researchers, and knowledge exchange links, which give you the opportunity to be involved in live projects and research areas of your interest. Academics, experts, and experienced professionals who teach the course value and develop your transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, self-awareness, leadership, analysis, and teamwork, and build your confidence in interpersonal skills and communicating your discipline knowledge using multiple mediums, including information technology.

 

Employability

Employers value graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Accounting, Finance & Business Management course provides you with multiple career opportunities and potentials in accountancy, investment, banking, personal and corporate finance, business leadership and management, entrepreneurial, consulting, IT, and research roles.

You will be equipped to make ethical strategic and operational decisions for small, medium-sized, and large businesses, applying their accounting and finance knowledge and skills.

In each year of your course, you will develop your employability skills, some of which you can showcase on your CV and via social platforms such as LinkedIn.

You will have the opportunity to gain work experience on a year-long placement with an external organisation or apply to study for a year in one of our partner institutions in North America as part of your degree if you meet the criteria. 

 

Support & Wellbeing

We care about you as a person, your wellbeing, and your success. You will be assigned a personal academic tutor (PAT) from your first day at the university. We provide useful resources to support you with your finances, your mental health and your study skills. We will be with you every step of the way!

 

We understand that you have made a big step to gain this admission to achieving your future goals. This will involve investing time, money, and energy. We are here to support you all the way. So, do not fret!

Your first year is divided into two semesters and you will study three modules in each one.

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Economics
• Personal and Academic Skills for Success
• Introduction to Marketing

 Semester 2:

• Introductory Accounting and Finance for Business
• Business Information and Analysis
• Managing People in Organisations

 

Learning on the BSc Accounting, Finance and Business and Management course

We care about you being at ease and confident about your studies and not worried. So, we have put in place a welcome week starting in the week of 15th September 2025 with lots of activities for you to familiarise yourselves with the way we teach and the way we will mark your work. Be rest assured that you will get all the help and support you need. It is also an opportunity to start to make friends.

 

Community

On the social side, the Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!

CCSU will be hosting their Welcome Fayre on Wednesday 17th September 2025. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.

We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.

You can find out more about our welcoming community and making friends

If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.

It is very good practice to understand the news and what is happening in the world. It will help with your studies, and it will help you perform better at interview. Why not start by spending five minutes each day reading BBC Business News? Then, when you get to the Business School, you can make the most of your free subscription to the Financial Times.

Given that you have worked very hard to get into university, we recommend that you use the summer to prepare yourself for your transition to higher education and take some time to relax and rejuvenate.

Here are some examples of videos and podcasts available to you to enjoy and ease into the world of Accounting, Finance and Business Management.

4 Must Watch Films and Documentaries for Accountants. 

10 Business and Accountancy Podcasts You Should Be Listening to.

14 Great Podcasts for Business Students.

Six Essential Business Podcasts.

Must-Watch Movies for Business Students.

10 Netflix documentaries every entrepreneur should see.

However, if you are keen to get started, you can contact your Course Director for a full or recommended reading list.