Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance (Top-up) University of Essex
Course Information
Description
Accounting informs almost all areas of business, from strategy to outsourcing and operational planning to environmental policies. At Essex Business School, accounting means more than cutting costs and managing transactions. It is vital for ensuring accountability by encouraging sound, ethical decision making so that you can make a positive impact in the workplace.
You can gain a firm understanding of the financial drivers underpinning business leadership, strategy, planning, governance and ethics. You will explore both financial and management accounting and use case studies to apply theory to practice, skills which will be in an increasingly high demand from employers.
You study a wide range of topics and develop your quantitative skills, giving you the flexibility to pursue a career in finance, accounting or business management after graduation. You’ll explore areas such as:
- accounting standards and corporate governance
- financial theory
- options and futures markets
- portfolio management
- risk management
- the preparation of financial statements and budgets
You will have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice by completing an in-depth, independent research project or dissertation. This will give you the chance to further develop vital employability skills in areas of research, time management and critical thinking.
Entry Requirements
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Kaplan Diploma
- Other Private Diplomas and/or Foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University
English Language Requirement:
- An approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English; OR
- GCE O-Level English Language or Literature in English with Grade C or better; OR
- IELTS 6.0 (with no band below 6.0); OR
- Other English language qualifications accepted by the University of Essex
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Work Experience:
When required, the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) process will be applied, on a case-by-case basis, as part of the admissions process for programmes offered in Singapore through our partnership with Kaplan. Any assessment, typically based on evidence of significant and relevant experiential learning, and related admissions decisions would be conducted by University staff and leads to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles, including, but not limited to:
- Accounting Associate
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Finance Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Tax Accountant
Modules
Core Modules
- Accounting Project
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Auditing
- Audit Principles and Practice
- Corporate Finance
- Current Issues in Financial Reporting
- Elements of Corporate and Business Law
- Financial Management
- Financial Modelling
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Introduction to Banking
- Management Accounting 1
- Management Accounting 2
- Taxation Policy and Practice
Delivery Method
Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops on the programme. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings.
Assessment Methods
Each module is assessed by any combination of mid-term tests, individual essays, reports, individual and group presentations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.
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