Accounting and Finance (top-up) BA (Hons)

This course will enable you to convert your foundation degree or HND to a full BA (Hons) degree so you can progress your career within accounting and finance.This course is intended to provide principal knowledge and skills in the thematic pathways of:- Financial management and probity that will enable operational effectiveness in a modern organisation- Decision making by organisations in the corporate environment with regards to investment appraisal- The current research in technical and theoretical areas of accounting- The effective design, supervision and management of organisational operations and processes- The role of legislation in regulating internal control and ethics of an organisation in a modern society and the extent to which this currently addresses growing concerns and sustainability of an organisation, corporate law, audit & assuranceWhy study this course? The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (top-up) programme aims to:- Enable you to undertake a rigorous study of the theories and techniques related to accounting and financial management- Acquire and develop the practical skills essential within an accounting and financial environment- Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in line with the QAA benchmark statements for accounting and finance (QAA Accounting and Finance, 2016)- Develop and enhance transferable skills relevant to a range of employment opportunities in both private and public sector organisations including the third sector- Enable students to develop competence in accounting and finance alongside wisdom in its application sufficient for them to enhance their employability and possibly progress to postgraduate study- Develop in you the ability to blend theory and practice in complex situations in a systematic and creative way to improve financial and business performance- Encourage and support the spirit of intellectual curiosity and enquiry, an ability to tackle problem solving and the capacity for creativity.