Compulsory modules
Marketing in the Organisation (15 credits)
This module examines the principles of marketing, from theoretical and practical perspectives, which enables students to develop understanding of applied marketing and build a solid foundation for tackling future marketing modules.
Corporate Finance Fundamentals (15 credits)
The aim of this module is to:
- develop a critical understanding of modern corporate finance theory and fixed income valuations;
- to enable students, through the application of appropriate tools and techniques, to both evaluate and solve complex fixed income and corporate finance problems.
Professional Skills for Success (15 credits)
The aims of this module are:
- to develop a critical appreciation of the professional skills essential for success in finance and accounting roles;
- to develop both the technical and soft skills required when working in finance or accounting roles;
- to build the skills required for tackling finance and accounting assignments when working individually or in teams;
- to develop skills in using Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) that are needed to work effectively in finance and accounting roles.
Optional modules
Students must choose two modules (30 credits) from the list below.
Financial Reporting (15 credits)
The aims of this module are:
- to enhance students' financial literacy
- to develop students' abilities to analyse and interpret company financial performance.
Human Resource Management (15 credits)
The aims of this module are:
- to introduce students to the range of alternative techniques and strategies for managing people at work;
- to develop students' expertise in evaluating the different techniques and strategies in varied circumstances.
Sustainability Accounting and Accountability (15 credits)
The aims of this module are:
- Develop a critical understanding of financial reporting, management accounting and accountability issues in relation to their economic, environmental, and social impacts.
- Explore corporate governance and responsibility, including different approaches to governance mechanisms and their impact on sustainability.
- Explore emerging developments in accounting and accountability for sustainability.