Part Time Foundation Degree in Accounting

Part Time Foundation Degree in Accounting

COURSE TITLE: Foundation Degree in Accounting
COURSE CODE: 1b688-09
DAYS & TIMES: Fri 9.15am - 1.30pm

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Foundation Degrees (FDs) are the new qualifications that are designed to:

Equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in your current and future role at work

Provide a flexible form of learning so that you can study at a pace that fits in with your other commitments

Provide a route to higher level qualifications for example, a degree at undergraduate and masters level

In addition, the FD in Accounting focuses on enhancing your financial and accounting capabilities in the context of your workplace

We believe this FD is special:

It is one of only a handful of FDs in the UK that is specially linked to accounting

Uniquely it is backed by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) who were fully involved in its development

Iit is a natural progression for AAT graduates who wish to gain a relevant qualification but do not wish to take the professional route

It is delivered by e-based distance learning, therefore it can be accessed anywhere in the world

In addition to the course material, you will have a tutor for each module whod can be consulted on all academic issues. You also have access to all of the Universitys online facilities.

WHAT DO I NEED?
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
On completion, you are eligible to enter the final year of the BA honours degree in International Accounting, which can also be studied by e-based distance learning.

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
1b688-09 Course fees 1237 16-18 year olds, 1237(1237) 19 years and over

Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The FD in Accounting has two stages, each with six subjects or modules. As you have passed AAT Technician level, you have already proved your competence in a wide rage of finance-related disciplines; therefore you are exempt from:

the whole of Stage 1 of the FD
two modules at Stage 2

This means that you have to successfully complete 4 MODULES to be awarded the FD in Accounting. The 4 modules are very different but are linked by their strong emphasis on finance and accounting.
VARIOUS COURSE START DATES
Attendance at college is on Fridays 9.15am - 1.30pm

Course start dates:
19th September 2009 (1b688-08)
12th January 2009 (1b599-08)
MODULE 1
MANAGING FOR FINANCIAL CONTROL Distance Module

This module considers the decisions which determine the financial success of the organisation, for example:

1. The financing decision what are the alternative sources of long-term funds?

2. The investment decision the techniques available to determine whether a project should be accepted or refused.

3. The capital structure and dividend policy decision does it matter how much a company has, is there an optimum dividend policy?
MODULE 2
MANAGING INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE Distance Module

Companies increasingly operate across international boundaries. This module considers:

1. The advantages and drawbacks of trading in the global market place.

2. The financial opportunities and risks that result from international trade.
MODULE 3
PROJECT AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS Work based learning Module plus attendance at 4 sessions

This module is closely linked to your current of future role at work (therefore it is work-based learning) and requires you to:

1. Analyse the challenges and issues you encounter as a finance professional at work.

2. Evaluate your performance in a work related project or task that you have chosen to investigate.

In completing this module, you will be expected to carry out some in-depth academic research in finance and accounting which underpins the work-related activity. The project chosen will be determined by, amongst other things, the nature of your employment, your level of seniority and the wishes of your employer.
MODULE 4
LEARNING THROUGH WORK Work-based Module plus attendance at 4 sessions

This second work-based module (whose aims are summed up in the title) considers your personal and professional development. Learning is achieved through:

1. Setting yourself objectives for (say) a six month period, in consultation with your tutor and / or your employer.

2. Assessing your development in seeking to achieve these objectives (a Personal Development Log will be kept).

3. Reflecting on the process so that further development can occur.