Accounting & Financial Studies

This module aims to develop your sense of entrepreneurial flair by introducing you to the basics of creative thinking for new business ideas.

Understand the relationship between different types of information in the operations and management of successful businesses. You'll conduct primary research, to make sense of what the findings mean and be aware of the limitations. Learn to use appropriate data management and spreadsheet software, effectively and apply mathematical calculations and principles to interpreting simple quantitative information.

This module aims to equip you with the study skills necessary at entry level for academic studies. You'll complete an academic literature review by means of study, facilitated by the module leader and support tutor(s) in order to enhance knowledge in your chosen area of interest. Completion of this module will prepare you to make effective use of learning opportunities in other modules of study and in the workplace.

This module aims to raise your awareness of the impact of business in the U.K, investigate business in the news and develop an awareness of the global business context.

The module aims to introduce you to the main and well-established principles of economic analysis and to the “economic way of thinking”. If you're studying an accounting-related degree a familiarity with a range of common concepts in economics is required in line with Professional Body requirements. The primary concern is with mainstream micro- and macro-theory within an appropriate institutional context.

Develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and technical proficiency. By the use of double-entry accounting techniques including the preparation of basic financial statements.

Gain an understanding of the basic theory, concepts and practices of cost and management accounting. And achieve an understanding and competence to apply the principles and techniques of cost and management accounting to straightforward decision-making problems.

The overall aim of the Information Systems and the Business Environment module is to develop your understanding of the business challenges, devise and manage solutions. It aims to develop your critical thinking and analytical reasoning for problem-solving.

This module will introduce you to accounting and business basic legal rules, principles, and methods. As well as outlining the basic sources, methods of interpretation and institutions of the English Legal System. You'll be encouraged to recognise the application of these legal principles, with reference to hypothetical legal scenarios, particularly in the areas of contract and tort law.

This module will develop a personal and professional practice to enable you to become more effective and confident in your programme of study. You'll also enhance your skills for future employment in the evolving fields of accounting and finance.

The aim of this module is to teach you how data is acquired, cleaned, transformed and visualised. Furthermore, it aims to enable you to

• Gain experience and develop an understanding of the discovery and interpretation of meaningful patterns in business data
• Find and analyse data for identified business and management problems
• Select appropriate approaches to gain insights that help organisations with decision making
• Communicate and share data effectively with stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making.

This module aims to develop your understanding of accounting, uses of financial accounting information and professional ethics. Skills will be developed in techniques as well as the application of accounting theory.

Gain an understanding of commonly used management accounting techniques by exploring theories, concepts, and practical applications within business. On completion of the module, you'll be confident and capable to apply these management accounting theories and techniques to business-based scenarios which require informed decisions to be made.

This module aims to enable you to appreciate the underlying principles of financial decision-making and be aware of the sources of finance available to business. It'll also help to analyse and evaluate corporate finance in a decision-making context.

Develop your knowledge of AIS and acquire a basic understanding of accounting databases. Learn to critically appraise the development and use of AIS within the context of the finance function. This module also aims to develop a detailed understanding of the necessary relationship between AIS and security and audit issues.

Please note this module is compulsory for international direct entrants into Year 2. This module will support your progression in business education; develop core academic competencies and strategies, and develop independent learning.

The aims of this module are to explain the basic principles of company law, to encourage you to consider the practical problems which the legal rules are endeavouring to resolve. And to enable you to be in a position where you can critically evaluate the extent to which the rules achieve the desired effect.

This module aims to enable you to develop competence in the technical and computational issues relating to taxation. You'll also consider the social and economic factors and explore personal, professional, and commercial ethics relating to taxation.

You'll acquire a deeper comprehension and appreciation of the usefulness of the annually produced financial statements and the accompanying reports of a global company. This will include a focus on sustainability reports and environmental reporting. Furthermore, the module intends to instil the importance of corporate governance and professional ethics in reporting.

Understand advanced management and accounting techniques used by businesses to aid in decision-making. The module will develop your confidence in applying knowledge and skills gained to scenarios. On completion of the module, you should be able to confidently approach business problems with a range of skills and knowledge to tackle them.

The aim of this module is to provide you with a concise understanding of fundamental concepts in financial management as well as introduce investment, financing and dividend decisions.

This module will provide you with an understanding of the development and implementation of business strategy. The module exposes you to a range of approaches to strategy and invites you to consider and rationalise your choices or advice in different situations.

Please note this module is compulsory for international direct entrants into Year 2. This module will support your progression in business education; develop core academic competencies and strategies, and develop independent learning.

This module offers the opportunity to study abroad, demonstrate initiative, independence, and motivation. Depending on where you study, it can also demonstrate a working knowledge of another language.

This module will explore the key issues in sustainability, and ethics. It will encourage you to apply this knowledge to critically appraise the complex interactions and trade-offs between environmental, economic, and social objectives.

Consolidate the transferable and subject-specific skills and knowledge you have developed during your study to the real world. Establish a real-world understanding of equality and diversity in the workplace whilst developing industry-specific skills.

You'll learn and understand the structure of the Islamic banking and finance industry. This includes its theoretical foundations, products, performance. You'll also cover Islamic financial instruments and risk management issues. Gain an overview of the accounting treatments and disclosures of various Islamic financing activities.

The module will focus on advanced aspects of UK taxation. It will enable you to examine and apply the current UK tax rules and analyse how they interact in a range of scenarios. The module will cover the taxation of individuals and corporates.