Accounting With Business Analytics (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Accounting With Business Analytics (Hons) BSc degree from Keele University is designed to provide you with the skills to meet the growing demand for technology literate accountants who have the expertise to analyse data. 

Our course combines developing contemporary accounting know-how with the analytical acumen required in a business context. You will master the fundamentals of accounting focusing on key areas such as financial accounting theory and reporting, auditing and assurance, taxation, and corporate strategic finance. To strengthen your skills in business analytics, you will concentrate on areas including data visualisation, analysis and interpretation, advanced analytics, business intelligence, programming, statistical modelling and forecasting, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. 

Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world.  

Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim? To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways.

Career opportunities:

With excellent skills and knowledge in both accounting and business analytics, you will be a highly employable graduate, ready to start an exciting career journey across various organisations and sectors. You will have developed strong critical thinking abilities, effective communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset, and through our Professional and Academic Development Programme will have enhanced your personal and professional growth.  

Jobs that a graduate of this course could progress on to include:

• Management/Financial Accountant

• Business Analyst/Financial Analyst

• Data Analyst

• Management Consultant

• Financial advisor

• Auditor

Enhance your employabilityKeele’s Careers and Employability team (Shortlisted for Best University Careers Employment Service - National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2021) offers a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability.

From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs, alumni mentoring and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment, the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.