BSc Accounting and Finance

This module provides detailed analysis of company financial accounts and reports. It starts by introducing students to the different elements of financial accounts and in each case provides critical analysis of the purpose of the various accounts and reports, the main concepts and measures contained in the accounts and the underlying methodology used to construct the accounts.

The Business Law module provides a basic overview of key principles of business law from a common-law perspective and not only equips students with a good understanding of these principles in its own right but also provides a useful foundation for those students who choose, after completing their BSc, to go on to take the MSc Finance and Financial Law.

This course provides students with an introduction to management accounting in the context of business decisions, emphasising the skills and knowledge that will be used in the work environment.

Organisational behaviour is a discipline that seeks to better understand the effects of individual groups and structures on behaviour within organisations. This course is specially designed module to introduce management students to the principles and theories underpinning the discipline of organisational behaviour. In doing so it examines how organisations are created, designed and how they fulfil their objectives.

This course introduces students to the principles of management. It starts by considering organisational objectives and how management functions may be combined to achieve them in the context of a changing business environment. Topics covered include: strategy and planning; financial management; human resource management; organisation governance; cross cultural management; motivation; innovation and technology; marketing; leadership and control; business ethics; environmental management strategies; the external business environment; price and non-price competition; and the regulatory environment.

This is a first year module covering macroeconomic principles. It seeks to provide students with the basic concepts and ideas prevailing in (mainstream) macroeconomic theory. It further seeks to introduce students to basic features of macroeconomic reasoning and to develop an understanding of the workings of economic systems. The interaction of macroeconomic variables and mechanisms will be examined for the short and long period, as well as within a closed economy and in terms of the relations between nations (open macroeconomics).

This is a first year module covering microeconomic principles. It deals with the question of how societies organise resource allocation and production through prices, and with the economic behaviour of individuals and individual institutions mediated by markets.

This module builds on material covered in Introduction to Accounting on the principles and practice of management accounting. It aims to deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of more advanced concepts in management accounting and their use in planning, decision-making and control within business organisations.

This module is a key bridge module between Financial Accounting offered in Term 1, Year 2 and Corporate Financial Reporting offered in Term 1, Year 3. It develops an appreciation for the importance of financial statement structure, components, the need to adjust reported numbers and the contexts in which financial analysis is applied in the real world. The module also develops an appreciation for the importance of assessing the quality of corporate financial reports by focusing on each of the 3 components, i.e. Income statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement.

The module extends in a substantial way the knowledge gained in Introduction to Accounting taken by students in the Year 1. The topics covered in the specification aim to provide students with solid background in financial accounting and prepare them adequately for further studies in accounting, such as ACCA and CPA professional qualifications.

This module addresses issues relating to the financing of private and public companies. Corporate Finance links accounting to financing by evaluating both the asset and liabilities sides of the balance sheet. In line with this, this module starts with a gentle examination of the four fundamental decisions of a financial manager - capital structure, investing, liquidity and dividend decisions. A detailed examination of each of the decisions follows with emphasis on sources of finance, the evaluation of investment projects, working capital management as well as the risk and return associated with corporate financing and investing. The module takes a mathematical approach and therefore aims to build the analytical skills of students.

This module provides understanding of FinTech and its application in accountancy and audit. Through the vast number of case studies and theories, students will be able to grasp the main points of FinTech and its impact on today’s accounting and finance function.

The course provides a challenging and interesting introduction to the application of statistics for conducting business and financial research.

Business across borders offers both challenges and opportunities. This module provides a framework for analysing decisions made by firms in an international context. While the foundations of the course are concepts developed in economics, they will be combined with (and challenged by) insights from strategy, international finance, marketing, human resource management, and other areas. The final aim of the course is to provide you with a critical understanding of whether and to what extent the ways economists have studied and modeled firms’ internationalization decisions offer any support in real world decision making.

This module introduces students to the basic principles of economic analysis and decision sciences. It applies economic theory and decision sciences to business and management decision making.

This course introduces students to contemporary issues in the relationship between business and ethics. Through studying principles of academic thinking about these issues, and working on the problems experienced in actual case studies, students learn how to think through the complex problems of business ethics and consider how ethical principles could influence management decisions.

International marketing plays a key role in constructing and communicating the value of an idea, experience, brand or product to the markets and wider audience in wider global contexts. The aim of this module is to provide a theoretically driven set of themes and cases which will provide a foundation for understanding the role international marketing plays in business and society. The module uses case studies to strengthen the subject matter and instil knowledge, intellectual, practical and transferable skills. Case studies will be drawn from the perspective of the specific contexts (China, Korea, Japan, Middle East, Africa). The module also attempts to decentre the perspective from mainly Euro-centric into a more inclusive approach.

The module builds on the quantitative and regression analysis from Year 1 and provides an opportunity to develop and practice these quantitative skills. The skills learned include probability analysis, time-series analysis, the ability to analyse risk with sensitivity analysis, testing data series for patterns, forecasting sales and other variables, causality analysis, even studies and the use of decision trees.

This undergraduate module on Project Management equips students with a foundational understanding of essential techniques and methodologies pivotal in modern project management settings. The curriculum is designed to cover the five key phases of project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure. These phases are explored through the dual lenses of traditional waterfall methodologies and the more adaptive contemporary Agile approach, providing a well-rounded perspective. Incorporating Agile principles, the course emphasizes iterative development, flexibility, and stakeholder collaboration, which are crucial in today’s fast-paced project environments. Additionally, the module introduces the structured and process-driven approach of PRINCE2, covering its themes, principles, and processes. Aligned with PMI standards, the module prepares students for certifications like PMP or CAPM, while also laying the groundwork for potential Agile and PRINCE2 certifications.

Ethics - and the concept of corporate social responsibility - have become of increasing importance in global business. This module introduces students to contemporary issues in the relationship between business and ethics. In the modern world, there is a range of views on how business should relate to society and how managers’ decisions can relate to ethical concerns. And the issues have become more complex as businesses have intensified their international reach, engaging with societies that may have distinct structures, norms, and cultures. Through studying principles of academic thinking about these issues, and working on the problems experienced in actual case studies, students learn how to think through the complex problems of business ethics and consider how ethical principles could influence management decisions. The module is organised around international case studies.

The Independent Study Project or dissertation provides students with the opportunity to complete a substantial piece of work on an approved topic in international management. The exercise of writing the dissertation is designed to give students the skills and experience to work independently and to prepare them for management careers and/or further academic study.

The module extends in a substantial way the knowledge gained in (a) Financial Accounting and (b) Analysing Company Financial Statements courses taken by students in Year 2. The topics covered in the specification aim to provide students with intermediate level knowledge on key financial reporting aspects that are integral to listed corporations and prepare them adequately for further studies in accounting, such as ACCA and ACA professional qualifications. The module emphasises practical applications and demonstration of various international financial reporting (accounting) standards (IFRS) relevant to each topic to be covered. On successful completion of the module, students will be able to practically understand and analyse reporting of intangible assets, financial instruments, recognition and accounting for revenue and earnings, segmental reporting and corporate taxes.

This module examines the issue of taxation both from the personal and corporate levels and introduces students to the administration of the tax system and administration in the UK. Thereafter, the modules looks at the issues relating to the computation of income tax from employment, self-employment and investments.

The module is designed to enable students to learn the nature of financial strategy in market economies and discuss its role within different types of market economies. It aims to teach the main techniques used in the different financial decisions facing firms in formulating financial strategy, to ensure that students can apply them, critically evaluate them, and assess the problems experienced in firms’ use of them.

This module introduces students to the theory and practice of auditing. The module introduces the conceptual framework of audit and relates it to real life examples. The following topics are examined: the regulation of audit, authority to audit and the role of the professions; ethics and independence; auditor's duty and the expectation gap; international auditing standards; the nature of evidence and its application to assertions including the assessment of evidence and audit judgements; the techniques of audit, audit process and audit risk, internal control; the auditors' report and the true and fair view.

The course seeks to promote the Investment Foundations certificate program to all eligible students. In doing so it seeks to establish a strategic partnership with the CFA Institute, a world-leading body of investment professionals.

This module introduces the basic concepts of corporate governance and theory of the firm. It is specially designed for the undergraduate study of such areas as management, finance, financial law, corporate law, economics and related subjects. The course is designed to increase the depth of your understanding of corporate governance issues. As corporate governance is a multi-disciplinary subject – covering such topics as law, politics, management, finance, and economics - the course outlines the key theoretical and practical issues underpinning the study of corporate governance, and how they affect the governance of the modern corporation. International comparisons and differences in corporate governance are emphasised throughout the course.

This module introduces students to the functioning processes of MENA’s financial sector including banking, enterprise financing, stock markets, bond markets, exchange rates and monetary policy. This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of how MENA’s financial institutions work, including the Islamic banking sector and its successes and failures.

This module aims to explore the theory and practice of public sector accounting in the UK, covering topics such as budgeting, accounting, auditing and finance of not-for-profit organisations. Students will be able to understand and apply key requirements of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) to specific areas of public sector accounting. The module will also highlight the differences and similarities between accounting for profit and not-for-profit organisations as provided for in IPSAS and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).