This programme provides a basic foundation in the areas of accounting and finance and economics, offering students the opportunity at the end of their first year to transfer into any of these areas if they wish. Students continuing on this programme will learn how to produce financial accounts, and interpret financial statements. They will also develop skills necessary for managerial, investment and financial decision making in a modern business context. The Accounting and Finance degree is accredited by the professional accounting bodies, thereby allowing students to apply for exemptions for some professional accounting examinations on graduation.
The BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance and the Accounting and Finance Diploma in Higher Education is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
The Programme focuses on all the major areas of Accounting and Finance and provides the knowledge and skills to analyze and understand Accounting and Finance in wider perspectives. The core elements of Accountancy and Finance are Management accounting, Financial Services Regulation and Ethics, Financial accounting, Advance Financial Management, Digital Accounting, Research skills and Summer Experience of Work with Personal Development Planning are covered in all the four years of the programme. The scope to choose optional provides the opportunity to build and enhance knowledge and skills in specific areas as per individual requirements.
The knowledge and skills acquired by the graduates of this programme in the application of specific tech inquest in the field of Accounting and Finance and an understanding of the factors that may influence the Accounting and the Financial Systems will provide them with wide job opportunities. They will have employment opportunities in almost every industry, which includes Banking, Financial Services, Insurance and Accountancy. They will also have the scope to work in General Management areas.
The BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance can be achieved over a minimum period of 4 years
Level |
Semester/ Teaching Block |
Module Title (Credits) |
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Level 3
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Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
English Language Proficiency – GLT3001 20 Credits Compulsory |
English for Academic Purposes & Study Skills – GLT3006 20 Credits Compulsory |
Academic Skills in Practice – GRM3000 20 credits Compulsory |
Information Technology in Business – GCO3000 20 credits Compulsory |
Introduction to Quantitative Methods – GRM3001 20 credits Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
Fundamentals of Management Accounting – GHL3001 20 credits Compulsory |
Entrepreneurship (Creativity and Innovation) – GRM3002 20 credits Compulsory |
Personal Finance – GAC3000 20 credits Compulsory |
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Level 4 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
Financial Accounting -GAC4008 20 credits Compulsory |
Business Applications -GCO4009 10 credits Compulsory |
Financial Services: Regulations and Ethics -GAC4003 10 credits Compulsory |
Quantitative Methods -GEC4003 20 credits Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
Management Accounting – GAC4009 20 credits Compulsory |
Personal Development Planning – GRM4007 10 credits Compulsory |
Digital Accounting – GAC4019 10 credits Compulsory |
Business in a Global Context – GSP4002 20 credits Compulsory |
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Level 5 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
Investment Markets & Principles – GAC5014 20 credits Compulsory |
Money, Banking and Risk – GAC5013 20 credits Compulsory |
Financial Reporting – GAC5001 20 credits OR Taxation GAC5007 20 credits Option |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2
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Performance Management – GAC5010 20 credits Compulsory |
Financial Management – GAC5006 20 credits Compulsory |
Research Skills 2 – GRM5010 10 credits Compulsory |
Summer Experience of Work with Personal Development Planning – GRM5031 10 credits Compulsory / Work Experience with Personal Development Planning – GRM5032 10 creditsCompulsory |
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Level 6 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
Advanced Performance Management – GAA6000 20 credits Compulsory |
Advanced Financial Management – GAA6004 20 credits Compulsory |
Investment Management – GAC6005 20 credits Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
General Option 20 credits |
General Option 20 credits |
General Option 20 credits |
Level 6 options: students need to choose from the list below any 3 modules of 20 credits each