Degree type: BA (Hons)
UCAS Code: N4N3 BA/AcF
Duration: 3 years (full-time)
Note: entry to this course is available from year 2 to 4 - applicants with appropriate experience and qualifications (e.g. HNC/D or Ordinary Degree) are encouraged to apply for direct entry as appropriate. Entry to year 1 is not possible, however applicants are encouraged to consider entering stage 1 of our Finance and Business or Business Studies with Finance degrees.
Accountants are in increasing demand from management consultants and organisations in the public and private sectors. The accountant needs to understand the whole operation of the business in order to add value to the organisation.
Today's graduates must demonstrate a high level of competence in the techniques of accounting and financial operations, and also be able to contribute fully to the strategic development of organisations. Consequently an accounting and finance professional needs to understand the strategic aspects of business in order to contribute to the enhancement of the organisation’s performance.
On completion of the Accounting with Finance course you may decide to continue your studies towards a professional accounting qualification. The course provides exemptions from the accounting professional bodies.
In the early years of the course you study the main subjects of financial and management accounting, economics, marketing and management. In your degree and Honours year you will be confronted with current issues in accounting and you will be able to develop your own special interests in the field of accounting and finance.
The Accounting with Finance course provides opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills to an advanced level. By the end of the course, you will be well equipped to demonstrate to future employers a broad and strategic perspective.
The context in which public and private sector organisations are operating is fast changing. Organisations in both sectors are being challenged to become ever more accountable for their decisions and use of resources. The public sector is increasingly being asked to be more ‘business-like’, both with respect to its operating characteristics and its source of funds. Private sector firms find themselves in increasingly international competitive markets, and often operate across national boundaries.
This course develops your knowledge and understanding of such environmental challenges and trends, of the opportunities and constraints these create, and how they may impact on organisational decision-making and resource allocation.
The course is structured around a series of themes encompassing the subjects of financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and finance. This is underpinned by the study of foundation disciplines including economics, management, law and information technology.
How you learn
A variety of teaching methods is used throughout the course. Lectures are used to present new material and to provide you with a framework to build your own learning. At the same time, tutorials and seminars provide an opportunity for discussions and problem solving tasks in small groups. These will help you practise the skills of working with financial information of various sorts, in ways that will form part of your employability skills. You will also be engaged in independent study and enquiry, working with case studies that provide a real-world context for your learning.
How you are assessed
A variety of assessment methods are used on this course. Coursework tasks combine individual and group assessments, and you will be asked to undertake class tests, problem solving exercises, presentations, case studies, and reports, as well as examinations.
Applicants should hold an HNC Accounting for entry to year 2.
Applicants who have completed an HND (or equivalent) in Accounting or appropriate professional qualifications are also invited to apply for direct entry.
Applicants who have completed professional Accounting qualifications or their accredited equivalents are invited to discuss their application with us. Applicants with degrees in relevant subjects, and equivalent qualifications, are also eligible to apply.
Overseas
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language. The University's minimum requirements are IELTS 6.0 (with no band lower than 5.0), TOEFL CBT 223, TOEFL 563, TOEFL IBT 85 or a suitable equivalent qualification.
Career
Graduates with degrees in accounting and finance are in great demand. Trained to be problem solvers and decision-makers, they offer employers in both the private and public sectors a portfolio of skills and expertise that is vital to the success of any organisation operating in an increasingly competitive and accountable environment.
The course offers a wide choice of career opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
Specialist facilities
The Dundee Business School has a wide range of learning facilities. These include IT laboratories with specialised accountacy software.
Accreditation
The course provides exemptions from a number of papers for the Chartered Insitute of Management Accountants (CIMA) examinations. Full details can be found on the CIMA website.
Related courses
BA (Hons) Finance & Business
BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance
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