Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Introduction

The course therefore seeks to develop the appropriate mix of practical techniques, theoretical understanding and management methods. Students are also given opportunities for personal development through the use of teaching and learning strategies appropriate to the business environment. These strategies include project work, group work, presentations and computer-based assignments.

The course aims to improve your employability by offering practical, hands-on experience wherever possible. To this end, we strongly recommend that you complete your sandwich placement year to ensure that you can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Not only will you be equipped with practical knowledge and skills in the area of financial management and its applications, you will also have developed core transferable skills ensuring your recruitment within this field, or other professional employment. However, the sandwich year is optional, so the decision is entirely up to you.

Accountants need to be more than just ‘number crunchers'. Successful accountants need a broad range of capabilities, as well as good numerical skills. Capabilities such as good people skills, writing skills and IT skills are also important. At LJMU we aim to help you to develop these skills in order to increase your employability and facilitate your own personal development.