Business Accounting and Finance (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

This Business Accounting and Finance (Hons) programme from University of Derby is the ideal foundation whether you’re seeking a senior position in industry and commerce, applying for a coveted graduate training program or setting your sights on postgraduate studies.

Key facts

• You’ll mix a strong grounding in financial and management accounting with business strategy and the capacity to lead an organisation. It’s a powerful combination marking you out for rapid advancement in any branch of contemporary business - anywhere in the world.              
• You’ll be working towards professional accountancy qualifications with industry bodies like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), as part of your BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance course.
• After successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to apply for all 11 of the maximum exemptions offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). You will also gain many other exemptions from professional bodies ACCA and ICAEW.

Careers

• Your employability is central to everything we do. Throughout, you’ll work with a personal tutor on maximising your professional development and career prospects.
• By the end of your studies, you’ll be well on your way to full professional accountancy qualifications. But you’ll be able to offer an employer much more in terms of leadership, strategy and problem-solving skills.
• Typical roles graduates will be aiming at are: accountant, compliance manager, credit controller, finance analyst, finance manager, management accountant.