Accounting with European Language - German (BSc)

The degree in Accounting with German combines the main elements of an Accounting degree with German. The first year provides the essential accounting and related modules that form the basis of a degree in Accounting together with one module in German.

Year 2 covers core elements of Accounting, but gives equal weight to the study of the language element. The study of translation and oral skills provides an ideal preparation for the third year which is spent abroad. During their year at a University abroad, students will be taught in the language they are studying as part of their degree. In the fourth year, when they return to Cardiff, students will concentrate on Accounting modules, while taking one module in their chosen language to retain the competency which they have acquired during the year abroad. In addition to taking the core modules, students have the opportunity to choose modules in areas where they have a particular interest, such as public sector accounting, international accounting or international business and marketing.

Overall, the Accounting with German degree prepares students for careers in Accounting with the added advantages of an ability to work in German, as well as in English.

The year abroad

Year three consists of one year's study at a university in Germany as part of your degree. The programme of study is subject to approval by Cardiff Business School and will be equivalent to 6 double or 12 single Cardiff Business School modules (120 credits). It will consist of courses in accounting, economics, management, business etc., taught and assessed in German, and will thus provide competency in the language within a framework of accounting, economics and business specialisations.

Cardiff Business School has developed links with several universities or equivalent institutions in France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany. It is intended that the size of each group from Cardiff Business School at any host institution will be two to four students. Students studying in Europe as part of their degree programme may be eligible for a grant from the Erasmus scheme, operated by the British Council.

Cardiff Business School has international partnership agreements with high ranking institutions in Europe. The School currently has bi-lateral exchange agreements with:

• In Germany
• Mannheim University
• Konstanz University
• Tu Munich

Year one

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsIntroduction to EconomicsBS154720 creditsPrinciples of Marketing and StrategyBS163010 creditsStatistical AnalysisBS153110 creditsIntroduction to Legal StudiesBS160710 creditsIntroduction to FinanceBS161010 creditsFundamentals of Financial ReportingBS161110 creditsIntroduction to Financial and Management AccountingBS150920 creditsPrinciples of Business ManagementBS153010 creditsVocational Language Skills I (German)ML170320 creditsYear two

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsBusiness LanguageML272220 creditsBusiness CorrespondenceML272410 creditsManagement AccountingBS250720 creditsVocational Language Skills IIML272120 creditsCorporate ReportingBS251620 creditsBusiness FinanceBS250220 creditsOral Comprehension & ExpressionML272310 creditsYear three: Sandwich year

Follow Accounting Modules in a European University.

Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsIntercalary Study Programme in EuropeBS4009120 creditsYear four

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsAdvanced Corporate ReportingBS352120 creditsManagement Accounting and ControlBS351720 creditsBusiness FinanceBS350220 creditsLanguage Skills For Professionals (Germ)ML372120 creditsOptional modules

Module titleModule codeCreditsDevelopment of AccountingBS350310 creditsPublic Sector AccountingBS361210 creditsCorporate Governance & AccountabilityBS361410 creditsInternational AccountingBS350610 creditsThe Accounting ProfessionBS361810 creditsAnalysis of Financial Reporting InformationBS352010 creditsDissertation (Accounting)BS352220 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.