Business Management and Accounting BSc (Hons)

30 credits

This module provides you with an introduction to financial accounting. The purpose and importance of financial accounting will be explained and you will learn how to produce financial statements from the original source documents through the recording of transactions to the final production of a profit and loss account and balance sheet for a non-complex business. The module will also explicate the subjective nature of financial accounting with its need for professional judgement and you will be introduced to the concepts and principles that underlie financial accounting and reporting. You will also gain practical experience of inputting data into Sage accounting software and using spreadsheets to prepare financial information.

30 credits

This module will introduce you to management accounting and develop your knowledge and understanding of management accounting techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a variety of business contexts.

30 credits

This module is an introduction to the mutually-dependent business topics of mathematics and information technology. It provides motivation for the use of these topics in business problem solving. It also emphasises their need for one another: one would not use mathematics to solve a business problem without the aid of information technology; equally importantly one cannot effectively use information technology without mathematics.

The module is delivered using a problem-centric approach. Students will be required to design and create models using information technology to solve business-related problems.

30 credits

This module will introduce theories and practices of business organisations. The internal structures and relations of businesses are covered, along with their interactions with the external economic, legal, social and technological environments. You will study how the organisation of businesses is shaped by the behaviour of individuals, groups and organisations, and by the external influences of markets, industries and the macroeconomic environment.

Special attention is given to considerations of businesses ethics and values. You will engage in activities that help you develop your academic skills and other relevant skills, which can be applied throughout your time at university and taken into your future work and organisations.

30 credits

This module builds on the first-year module BA4203 Management Accounting and is designed to give undergraduate accounting students an advanced course exploring the provision and use of accounting information in management decision-making. Students will be involved in an active learning approach and will be expected to reflect on the purpose and uses of management accounting information, evaluate case study scenarios, discuss theoretical accounting concepts and utilise a range of practical techniques to solve advanced management accounting related issues.

30 credits

This module introduces you to the core principles of marketing and how they apply in today’s digital world. It covers fundamental marketing concepts, principles, and frameworks before exploring digital marketing, sales management, and professional selling.

You will learn how to create and deliver value to customers, understand buyer behaviour, and develop effective marketing communications. The module also examines how selling and buying have evolved in the digital era.

Through real-world examples, case studies, and interactive role-plays, you will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in marketing, digital communications, and sales techniques.

30 credits

This module introduces you to the strategic role of business analytics and digital intelligence in modern organisations. You will explore how data-driven approaches and emerging technologies - such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data - are transforming business models, customer experiences, and decision-making processes.

You will gain hands-on experience with analytical tools and digital platforms to interpret data, create visualisations, and develop actionable insights. The module also examines key ethical, legal, and governance issues related to data use, ensuring you understand the wider implications of digital intelligence in a business context.

Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical applications, and case studies, you will learn how to communicate digital insights effectively and integrate them into strategic and operational planning.

30 credits

This module equips you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to plan, lead, and deliver projects effectively in today’s dynamic and interconnected business environment.

You will develop the ability to manage teams in an ethical, inclusive, and responsible way while ensuring projects achieve organisational goals and create sustainable impact.

You will explore established and contemporary project management approaches, leadership and team dynamics, and practical tools for delivering change across diverse organisational contexts.

Through experiential learning, applied case studies, and collaborative project work, you will learn to integrate sustainability, ethics, and professional responsibility into project design, delivery, and evaluation, enabling you to lead projects that support organisational effectiveness and sustainable development.

30 credits

This module focuses on the financial reporting requirements of corporate entities, both large and small and builds on concepts already studied in the first-year module, Financial Accounting for Business. This module explains the key elements of the conceptual and regulatory frameworks that guide financial reporting and also how to conduct an appraisal of financial statements of corporate entities. The importance of ethics and corporate governance will also be covered.

30 credits

This module covers the concepts, theories and techniques on which strategic management is based and explores their application in a wide range of international business and other settings.

It aims to expand your perspective on wider issues and scenarios, identifying opportunities and growth over medium and long terms. You will develop your ability to communicate and present your commercial awareness across the board.

30 credits

This module develops your understanding of the principles and processes of external audit, focusing on its role in supporting the credibility of financial information and effective business governance. You will examine the purpose, scope, and responsibilities of auditors, alongside the ethical and regulatory frameworks that shape professional practice.

You will explore the key stages of the audit of financial statements, including planning and risk assessment, evaluation of internal controls, and the design and performance of audit procedures.

Through applied examples and case-based activities, you will gain insight into how auditors gather and evaluate evidence, form audit opinions, and contribute to transparency, accountability, and stakeholder confidence.

15 credits

This module develops your applied understanding of the legal frameworks that shape business activity and professional accountancy practice. You will learn how the English legal system operates, how contractual and tortious obligations arise in commercial relationships, and how companies are formed, financed, and held accountable.

You will examine corporate governance, directors’ duties, and shareholders’ rights, before exploring how the law responds to corporate misconduct, including fraud, money laundering, and insider dealing.

A final focus on insolvency allows you to evaluate how the law seeks to balance stakeholder interests when companies fail. This module aligns with core legal competencies required for progression in accounting and finance and supports the knowledge base examined in professional accounting qualifications.

15 credits

This module gives you a dedicated opportunity to develop your Future Skills Graduate Attributes. 

At the start of the module, you will be supported to self-assess your current skills profile. You will determine which attributes and skills you need to develop to support your career ambitions. In this process, you will be supported by a dedicated career coach, helping you explore a range of options that includes self-employment/freelancing, starting your own business, higher level study, and other professional graduate-level opportunities. Throughout the module, you will be given opportunities to engage with external mentors, to support reflection and to develop a professional network.

You will undertake a tailored series of activities and projects, aligned to your goals, from a menu of development options. This could include short courses, enrichment activities and experiential learning options such as micro-placements. You will also be able to reflect on activities outside the University that develop your graduate attributes, such as work or volunteering.