| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London equips students with a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance and develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Accredited by ACCA and CIMA, graduates are eligible for exemptions from professional exams and are well-prepared for careers in accounting, finance, and management. The program offers an optional Integrated Foundation Year for international students, providing a pathway to the three-year degree.
Program Outline
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
Degree Overview:
The Accounting and Finance BSc aims to equip students with broad knowledge and insight into the world of corporate finance. The program focuses on developing a wide range of transferrable skills, including critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and communication.
Professional Recognition:
The program is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Graduates are eligible for exemptions from certain ACCA and CIMA exams.
Outline:
Year 0 (Optional Integrated Foundation Year):
- Compulsory Modules:
- Applied Mathematics for Business
- English Language and Study Skills
- Independent Study Project
- Introduction to Business and Management
- Management
- One Elective from:
- Accounting for Business
- Marketing
Year 1:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Foundations of Finance
- Introduction to Economics
- Quantitative Methods
- Foundations of Assurance
- Law for Accounting
- Principles of Taxation
- Academic and Professional Awareness
Year 2:
- Compulsory Modules:
- International Corporate Reporting
- Management Accounting for Decision Making
- Taxation
- Corporate Finance and Strategy
- Four Electives from:
- Financial Institutions
- Operations Management
- Human Resource Management
- Microeconomics for Managers
- Quantitative Analytics
- Money and Banking
- International Finance
- Business and History
Year 3:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- Audit and Assurance
- Company Valuation
- Financial Management
- Four Electives from:
- Corporate Governance and Accountability
- Organisation and Identity
- International Business
- Managing Diversity
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Global Supply Chains
- Corporate Law and Governance
- Macroeconomics Modelling and Policy
- Digital Business
- Firm Governance and Strategy in the Institution Context
- Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases
Assessment:
The program uses a combination of coursework and examinations for assessment. Coursework can include presentations, assignments, essay reports, in-class tests, research, and project work. Examinations are typically held in May or June.
Teaching:
The program adopts a student-centered approach, with approximately two hours of weekly contact time per module. This includes lectures and smaller seminar groups. Students are expected to complete an additional two to three hours of independent study per week.
Careers:
Graduates are well-equipped for careers in accounting, finance, banking, insurance, and management, both in the private and public sectors. They may also pursue further studies in the field of accounting and finance or professional accounting qualifications.
Recent Graduate Employers:
- HSBC
- BDO
- Deloitte
- JP Morgan & Co
- KPMG
- Standard & Poor’s
- The School of Business and Management has a dedicated Employer Engagement and Internships Coordinator and offers a tailored careers program.
- Students have access to excellent on-campus resources, including a media suite, a dedicated Internships Coordinator, a free four-day leadership development course, and an alumni network.
- The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Accounting and Finance with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
This program combines a three-year degree with a bespoke foundation year for international students. The foundation year provides a smooth pathway for students whose prior education or English language proficiency does not meet the requirements for direct entry into the three-year degree.
Home fees:
£9,250
Overseas fees:
£26,350
