Business Management and Accounting (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Business Management and Accounting (Hons) at Keele University provides a rigorous academic foundation for students aspiring to excel in the global corporate sector. This degree integrates the essential principles of financial oversight with strategic leadership techniques to ensure graduates are prepared for modern organisational challenges. By combining these two disciplines, the curriculum fosters a deep understanding of how financial data informs high-level business decisions.

Why Business Management and Accounting (Hons) at Keele University?

Students benefit from a programme that holds prestigious professional accreditations from ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, potentially offering exemptions from professional examinations. Learning takes place within the innovative Keele Business School, where students study alongside real-world companies in a collaborative environment. The university’s "Double Gold" rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework underscores its commitment to high-quality instruction and student outcomes.

The curriculum is enhanced by the Professional and Academic Development Programme, designed to build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Students also have the opportunity to broaden their horizons through an optional international year, a placement year in industry, or a dedicated entrepreneurship year to develop their own business ventures.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 2026 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Professional and Academic Development
• Business of Organisations
• Data, Decisions and Visualisation
• Financial and Management Accounting
• Teams, People and Performance

Year 2

• Contemporary Business Operations
• Management Accounting and Decision Making
• Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting
• Individual Placement Module
• Contemporary Business Ethics Debates

Year 3

• Strategic Management
• Project
• Auditing and Assurance
• Digital Showcase

Careers with Business Management and Accounting (Hons)

Graduates are well-equipped for roles such as chartered accountant, management consultant, auditor, and corporate strategist. The programme develops the technical and transferable skills required by major global employers and public sector organisations. Previous students have secured positions at prestigious firms including Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and Santander, as well as specialist roles within the NHS and the automotive industry with companies like Jaguar Land Rover.

The focus on professional development ensures that graduates possess the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for rapid career progression. Whether entering the financial services sector, logistics, or sales, the degree provides a versatile platform for professional success in various industries.