Stage One will provide an introduction to the core principles of accounting and finance. You'll cover topics including:
- financial accounting
- management accounting and finance
- economics
- business law
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
You will develop your skills in:
- finance
- financial accounting
- management accounting
You'll complete a group project where you analyse a publicly listed company. You'll produce a written report and presentation.
You can choose an optional module such as auditing, strategic business analysis or career development.
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Managerial and Business Economics | 20 |
| Financial Control | 20 |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting | 20 |
| Responsible Corporate Finance | 20 |
| Understanding Company Accounts | 20 |
| Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 2) | 0 |
All candidates (except second year direct entrants taking LAW1054) shall take one 20 credit optional module from the following list:
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Auditing | 20 |
| Taxation | 20 |
| Career Development for second year students |
In your final year, you'll delve further into financial accounting, management accounting, and international financial management. You will explore non-financial issues such as ESG, Sustainability and Ethics.
You'll be able to explore more specialised areas through optional module choices. These include:
- auditing
- derivative modules
- issues in behavioural finance
- taxation
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting | 20 |
| Management Accounting | 20 |
| International Financial Management | 20 |
All candidates shall take 60 credits of optional modules normally selected from the following list (if not already taken at stage 2). The maximum number of level 5 credits permitted at Stage 3 is 20: