BA (Hons) Accounting & Business Enterprise at University of Strathclyde

This joint Honours degree combines accounting with business enterprise, focusing on creating value through new ventures and the entrepreneurial mindset sought by leading organisations. It suits students who want to start an enterprise, contribute to an existing business or reach leadership positions. Accounting is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland in the majority of study combinations, with possible exemptions from ACCA and CIMA.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School  |  Duration: Four years full-time (Years 1 to 4; Year 4 is the Honours year)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces accounting, finance and economics alongside a choice of introductory business subjects and the Business School's core Management Development Programme, international business and academic skills modules. Two subjects are chosen at the start of Year 2 to continue through Years 2 and 3, with the accredited accounting pathway covering financial reporting, management accounting, governance, taxation, auditing and assurance. Year 4 is the Honours year; progression to Honours requires a 55% average in Year 2 and 3 subject modules. Industry experience is gained in Years 3 and 4 (work placement in the Honours year).

Career pathways

Many accounting graduates qualify as Chartered Accountants through ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, and find jobs as trainee accountants, auditors and tax trainees. Employers include Santander, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, HBOS, KPMG and Morgan Stanley. Business Enterprise graduates develop skills to set up their own business and can work in financial services, retail, consultancy and manufacturing in roles such as analyst, business development manager and project manager.

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