BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance at University of Derby

A high-performing business professional has to meet high expectations. Our new BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance gives you the versatility, flexibility and broad knowledge base to meet those expectations. You’ll mix a strong grounding in financial and management accounting with business strategy and the capacity to lead an organisation.

Faculty: Derby Business School  |  Department: Accounting, Economics and Finance  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year option)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction To Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting, Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals, Market Economics and Key Mathematical Concepts, Law for Accounting, Digital Operations, IT and FinTech. Year 2 core modules: Financial Accounting (Exam Route), Financial Management (Exam Route), Management Accounting (Exam Route), Management Accounting (Non-Exam Route), Decision Making And International Tax, Management Focus for Accountants, Project Strategy. Year 3 core modules: Management Accounting Performance Evaluation (Exam Route), Sustainability, Governance and Audit, The Environment of the Strategic Business Leader.

Career pathways

This business accounting and finance degree is the ideal foundation whether you’re seeking a senior position in industry and commerce, applying for a coveted graduate training programme or setting your sights on postgraduate studies. Your employability is central to everything we do.

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