Accounting and Global Financial Management (Top-Up) University of Portsmouth

Overview

The modern accountancy profession goes beyond mere number crunching and spreadsheets. As an accountant, you must have the ability to comprehend, visualise, and present financial data to ensure that businesses make informed decisions. You'll be at the centre of the business, analysing performance and informing strategy.

This Accounting and Global Financial Management (Top-Up) degree course at University of Portsmouth  emphasises contemporary accounting skills as well as general business knowledge. You'll learn to persuade and inform using numbers. You'll work in small groups that simulate the workplace, emphasising teamwork, real-world case studies, and developing strategies based on financial data.

Careers and opportunities

Accountants play a crucial role in both prosperous and challenging economic times and are vital for every type of business. Graduates from this course can apply their knowledge and skills to any field they are passionate about, including auditing, tax compliance, risk management, sports, entertainment, manufacturing, charities, and the arts. Although we expect mid-career accounting professionals looking to upskill on this accredited course, it will also fast-track their careers should they wish to qualify as chartered accountants. 

This accredited qualification is also acknowledged internationally, enabling graduates to work in other parts of the world. Our graduates go on to work in accounting practice, the finance departments of large corporations, and the finance sector.