Accounting and Finance
Bachelor's degree
In Portsmouth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Portsmouth
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Start date
Different dates available
Why take this course? Based on practical skills and reflection, this course will introduce you to the key principles and practices of accountancy and finance, giving you a foundation of business knowledge and personal transferable skills. It is particularly relevant if you have completed an undergraduate degree course in a business-related discipline. Accounting and finance skills are complementary in business and this course will give you understanding of the key concepts. You will also appreciate how the study of accounting, finance and associated decisions are vital to ensure efficient, effective and sustainable wealth creation. Find out more about the course and our generous scholarships at one of our regular open evenings.
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What will I experience? All organisations have to present their performance in the form of financial statements and this course will help you to interpret such information – vital in order to monitor, control and plan for the ongoing health of the enterprise. It also provides a firm foundation in the knowledge, business skills and understanding needed for accounting and finance at a strategic and management level. On this course you can: Use the University’s Bloomberg terminals to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data movements and trade Gain real-life commercial skills by using our business simulation software Receive guided support and mentoring from staff through formal meetings and through our use of social media Tap in to our Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere
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Subjects
- IT
- Finance
- Accounting MBA
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting
- Skills and Training
Course programme
On graduating from this degree, students will be exempt from all five Certificate Level papers of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Additionally, CIMA's 'Gateway' route would offer MSc Accounting and Finance graduates the opportunity to sit one paper which is a combination of their Management level papers P2, F2 and E2. Successful completion of this exam would exempt students from all of CIMA's Operational level and Certificate level papers.
For the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), we currently have exemptions from Fundamentals Level papers F1 - F4.
- Use the University’s Bloomberg terminals to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data movements and trade
- Gain real-life commercial skills by using our business simulation software
- Receive guided support and mentoring from staff through formal meetings and through our use of social media
- Tap in to our Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere
Additional information
- Duration
- 1 year full time, 30 months part time, Start: September
- Entry
- A good second class honours degree (55% or above), or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Exemptions from two core units are available for applicants who are full members of ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
- Fees
- UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
2016/17: full time: £6,400, part time: £2,130 p/a* (years 2 and 3 subject to increase)
2017/18: full time: £7,900, part time: £2,630 p/a* (years 2 and 3 subject to increase)Full-time course is eligible for Government Postgraduate Loan
Part-time course is not eligible for Government Postgraduate LoanInternational students
2016/17: full time: £12,700, part time: £4,230 p/a* (years 2 and 3 subject to increase)
2017/18: full time: £13,300, part time: £4,430 p/a* (years 2 and 3 subject to increase)
* Fees are subject to annual increase.View tuition fee terms and conditions
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Accounting and Finance