About the course

This one-year course is for those who already have qualifications (Level 4 and 5 or 240 credits) or experience in this field and wish to gain a degree in Business Administration with a specific focus. It opens the door to a range of rewarding careers in finance, both in the UK and abroad.

This course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of the main ideas, concepts and principles of audit and finance as they relate to individuals, businesses, institutions and governments. Blending theory with practice, it gives you the necessary financial, analytical, communication and IT skills to interpret real-life business situations and make confident, professional and astute business decisions.

With this degree, you should have already studied finance and audit at an appropriate level or have substantial, relevant work experience in the field. You will be ready to extend your existing knowledge, skills and capabilities to respond proactively and creatively to contemporary issues in finance and audit in an increasingly global marketplace. Using real-life case studies and practical exercises, you explore current thought and practice across the globe, analysing and reflecting on key managerial decisions. Your supervised final-year project is expected to take an international focus.

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from research-informed teaching delivered by an international faculty recognised for their top-level research in business and entrepreneurship
• Study at a Business School with partners across the world giving you to the cross-cultural perspectives you need to work in the global markete
• Extend your understanding of current trends and build your practical business skills though seminars, masterclasses and events by researchers, experts and business leaders from our network of external partners
• Gain transferable skills in communications, analysis and IT
• As a graduate, you can pursue a career in commerce, industry and financial services including accountancy. You can also study at postgraduate and professional level, opening up a career path to senior financial positions in a variety of settings