Business Accounting (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Why Business Accounting? If you’ve already studied accountancy and you’d like to build on your knowledge to degree level, this could be the course for you. We’ll focus on both theory and practice to help you gain an in-depth understanding of the financial issues that today’s businesses face. Every business asks different things of its accountants and finance experts. You could end up being responsible for cash flow, or carrying out financial audits, for example. So we’ll start by giving you a thorough grounding in all areas of accounting and finance. You’ll get a real feel for what’s behind any successful organisation – how it’s financed and managed. How will I learn? You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars and group work sessions. * Here at Huddersfield, you'll be taught by some of the best lecturers in the country. We've been the English university with the highest proportion of professionally qualified teaching staff for three years running. * You’ll be able to connect with leading accounting firms thanks to our Partners in Accountancy scheme. What subjects will you cover? You’ll explore subjects such as Accounting for Managers, Investment and Portfolio Management, Strategy in Context and International Business. *HESA - First awarded in 2016, maintained in 2017 and 2018. Studying for degree on one of our Accountancy courses opens up a range of career opportunities including varied accountancy roles in industry as well as auditing and taxation roles with firms of accountants. An accountant is at the heart of any organisation and accountants are in high demand. Our courses have been designed to give you the skills, competencies and knowledge valued by industry and the profession and they prepare you for a career in Accountancy. All our courses offer the opportunity to gain real world experience through an industrial placement, as well as obtaining exemptions from professional body exams. Accountancy is a varied subject allowing students to develop their own interests. If you want to learn about this exciting and interesting subject from an enthusiastic staff team with professional accountancy experience and academic expertise, then a course in this area could be right for you. ~ Pamela Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Accountancy