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Business Accounting
BA (Hons) Business Accounting
FdA Business Management with Accounting
In any business an understanding of the organisation’s finances is crucial to decision-making and the future success of the organisation. The study of business accounting not only develops numerical skills, but will teach you how to analyse business accounts and use them to inform decisions and the direction of an organisation. The application of these problem solving skills can be applied to a range of business procedures and practices.
Key facts
- Lecturers who have considerable industrial and professional experience
- Excellent links with professional bodies and local businesses
- Broad range of study which covers general business topics as well as financial matters
- A common first year allows you to be able to select your final choice of degree title and specialism at the end of that year
- The degree may lead to basic exemptions from a range of professional exams at Foundation level and help towards membership of professional accountancy bodies such as Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Personal Development Planning is integrated throughout the course. This will help ensure you develop the skills framework necessary for effective personal, academic and career management
Career opportunities
Business Accounting offers a wide range of career opportunities. Many organisations help graduates to complete the professional qualifications to become accountants. This course not only equips you with accounting skills but also the skills to become an effective manager.
Course content
BA (Hons) Business Accounting
Studying this course you will cover topics which are fundamental to good business practice including marketing, economics, human resource management, finance and accounting. You will also develop your IT and communication skills along with developing an understanding of the business environment, financial accounting, taxation, financial management and reporting, strategic management and international business.
You will have the opportunity to choose options from a range such as leadership, business law, statistical analysis, marketing and a work-based project. You will study an accounting research project in the final year of the degree.
See information on BA (Hons) Business Accounting modules
Assessment
Assessment is a combination of assignments and examinations. Assignments include case studies, group presentations, reports, on line discussions, research projects, company reports and analysis.
Course duration
Full-time
Three years
Entry requirements and applying
240 points at A level or equivalent from a minimum of two A levels and GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or equivalent.
General entry requirements
UCAS code: NN14
FdA Business Management with Accounting
On this course you will cover the fundamentals of business. You will study topics such as management, accountancy, human resource management, the business environment and marketing, along with financial accounting and business taxation. You will also improve your study and work-based skills.
As you progress on the course you will learn about managing financial information, marketing planning and organisational behaviour as well as completing a work-based project. Upon successful completion of the FdA you may wish to consider topping up to the BA (Hons) Business Accounting. This normally involves joining the final year of the course.
FdA Business Management with Accounting course structure
Assessment
Assessment is a combination of work based learning, assignments and examinations. Assignments include case studies, group presentations, reports and company analysis.
Course duration
Full-time
Two years
Entry requirements and applying
120 points from a minimum of 1 A level or equivalent. Suitable work based experience may also be considered. See information on general entry requirements.
UCAS code: N2N4
Contact us
If you are a UK or EU student and require more information, or to discuss any specific aspect of this course or our Business School admissions process, contact the Student Information Desk.
Student Information Desk
Tel: 01978 293 439
Email: sid@glyndwr.ac.uk
International students
If you are an international student and interested in our business courses, please contact us as follows:
- Email: international@glyndwr.ac.uk
- Telephone: 0044 1978 293433 (from overseas) or 01978 293433 (within UK)
- Fax: 0044 1978 293385 (from overseas) or 01978 293385 (within UK)
The Glyndŵr University International Office is open Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 17:00 GMT (08:30 to 16:30 GMT on a Friday).
Please consider the time difference between the UK and your own country when contacting us.
From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.
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