BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management (Industry) at Lancaster University

Success in today’s business world requires more than technical accounting knowledge—you must use financial insights to drive decisions and create value. BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management prepares you to be a finance business professional, combining accounting expertise with management skills. You’ll develop strong analytical, ethical, and strategic thinking abilities, equipping you for a career in a wide range of business and management roles, with the ability to influence decision-making and support business growth.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School  |  Department: Accounting and Finance  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations in Management Theory and Practice, Foundations in Operations Management, Foundations of Economics, Foundations of Accounting, Foundations of Financial Markets, Securities and Institutions, Professional Development for Accounting and Finance. Year 2 core modules: Management in International Businesses and Organisations, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting and Information Systems, Professional Development and Experiential Learning. Year 3 core modules: Placement Year. Year 4 core modules: Strategic Management Accounting, Advanced Financial and Sustainability Reporting, Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance.

Career pathways

As a BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management (Industry) graduate, you will leave Lancaster with a strong platform for launching a successful career in finance, accounting, and business leadership. By combining technical accounting expertise with strategic management skills, this degree prepares you to add value to organisations by translating financial insights into business decisions.

Official programme page