Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Course Information
Description
Programme Introduction
Be it having a knack for numbers and figures or having an interest in a career in accounting and finance, the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University is a well-designed programme which aims to develop the learners’ understanding and skills in financial and management accounting.
Through studying a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance programme, learners will be able to demonstrate, apply and explain basic accounting methods, accounting conventions and concepts as well as prepare product and job costs using absorption and process costing techniques.
Upon successful completion of the programme, qualified students will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Graduates can choose to pursue a career as a chartered accountant, chartered certified accountant, chartered management accountant, finance manager, forensic accountant, or payroll officer – the list goes on!
DIMENSIONS International College is an approved academic partner of Cardiff Metropolitan University for the above programme. This programme is fully accredited by the main UK accounting bodies and you will be able to obtain up to 9 exemptions from the ACCA.
Objective
- To enable learners to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the different types of risks and causes of risk management within organisation, including net present value, EOQ and efficient markets
- To equip learners with the well-rounded knowledge and skills to explain the uses of key accounting systems and the recording of accounting events
Designed for
- Learners who wish to lay a strong foundation in accounting and finance for future and professional development and/or postgraduate study.
- Existing accounts assistants, bank assistant, finance officer, finance executive or other accounting- and financial-related personnel who desire to hone their skills and deepen their expertise.
Scope of Study
Theories, case analysis and practices in the areas of accounting and finance
Entry Requirements
Academic Level:
Completed GCE A-Level with passes in at least three subjects at D Grade and above (including Mathematics and Science) or DIMENSIONS’ Foundation Diploma in Business or a 3-Year Senior High School Diploma or an equivalent Diploma in related disciplines
English Proficiency: An IELTS score of at least 6.0 or DIMENSIONS’ Certificate in Academic English (CAE) Level 5 or passed DIMENSIONS’ English Proficiency Test at an equivalent level or its equivalent. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.
Career Opportunities
Students may consider progressing to a Master’s Degree of relevant discipline in any Universities subject to their acceptance.
Notes:
- Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
- Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.
Modules
Course Structure
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance consists of 21 modules.
Course Outline
Year 1
- Outline for Financial Accounting
- Outline for Management Accounting
- Outline for Business in a Global Context
- Outline for Personal Development Planning
- Outline for Digital Accounting
- Outline for Quantitative Methods
- Outline for Financial Services: Regulation and Ethics
- Outline for Business Applications
Year 2
- Outline for Performance Management
- Outline for Money, Banking and Risk
- Outline for Financial Management
- Outline for Investment Markets and Principles
- Outline for Research Skills
- Outline for Employability Skills Business Project with Personal Development Planning
- Outline for Taxation
Year 3
- Outline for Advanced Performance Management
- Outline for Advanced Financial Management
- Outline for Investment Management
- Outline for Strategic Management
- Outline for Advanced Taxation
- Outline for Capital Markets and Derivatives
See course webpage for more information