BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

The BSc Accounting and Finance course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a comprehensive programme that provides students with a foundation in accounting and finance principles, supported by practical skills developed throughout the course. It creates a clear pathway towards becoming a qualified accountant with scope to pursue a range of finance related careers. It also offers distance learning opportunities for greater flexibility.Course Content: The course features a mix of core units that provide a solid understanding of accounting and finance and optional modules allowing students to explore areas of specific interest. The curriculum covers everything from financial and management accounting, economics and law to statistical techniques, business skills, taxation, auditing, and corporate finance. The final year of study, involves engaging in a major project on a topic of your choice related to accounting or finance, allowing you to apply everything you have learnt in a real-world context.Key Modules: Key modules include 'Introduction to Financial Accounting', 'Quantitative Techniques for Business', 'Introduction to Management Accounting', 'Principles of Economics', 'Corporate Law and Governance', 'Financial Reporting', 'Auditing and Assurance', ‘Accounting Theory’, and 'Strategic Management Accounting'.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by a range of professional accountancy bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and CPA Australia, which ensures that the course content is in line with current industry practices and trends.Future Careers: Graduates can expect to seek roles in areas such as auditing, corporate finance, economic analysis, financial accounting, financial management, forensic accounting, investment banking, and taxation. This course also forms a strong basis for postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.