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.

The aim of this module is:

• to develop an appreciation of how organisations act strategically at the corporate and business levels;
• to develop those skills which will allow the student to analyse a given industry and market;
• to develop skills in the area of strategic analysis, the development of strategic options and the implementation of strategy.

The aims of this module are:

• to build on fundamental theories of corporate finance to explore more advanced corporate finance topics;
• to develop skills which will allow the student to analyse mergers and acquisitions in depth.

The aims of this module are:

• Present a range of issues affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• Examine the importance and contribution of SMEs in an economy.
• Gain insight into the necessary skills and knowledge required for starting a business.
• Develop both written and oral communication skills.
• Encourage enthusiasm and self-motivation.

The aims of this module are:

• Deepen and broaden students' understanding of conceptual and theoretical issues in accounting and financial management through real world cases.
• Develop an understanding of the analysis of firms' financial reports relevant to the investment decision and firms' valuations.
• Develop an understanding of, and apply, the tools and techniques available to value the stock of listed public companies.
• Develop and enhance transferable skills.
• Introduce alternative investment classes.

The aims of this module are:

• to provide students with an understanding of mathematical models and main concepts in behavioural finance;
• to deepen and broaden students’ conceptual understanding of how financial markets ‘actually work’ and how people ‘actually make decisions’ using real-life cases and field experimental results;
• to equip students with advanced knowledge of the latest research developments in the behavioural finance subject area;
• to develop skills that will enable students to critically analyse financial decisions in greater depth.

The aims of this module are:

• to provide students with an understanding of sustainable finance and its role in promoting sustainable development;
• to develop students' critical thinking skills in evaluating investment decisions through the lens of sustainability;
• to provide students with practical skills in integrating ESG factors in investment decision-making and valuation;
• to equip students with transferable skills in research, analysis and communication of sustainability-related topics.

The aims of this module are:

• Develop comprehensive big data analytical skills for real-life problem-solving in accounting and finance.
• Explore unstructured data and its application in accounting and finance.
• Foster openness to new ideas and awareness of alternative solutions which should be evaluated.
• Develop relevant transferable skills.