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Inverness New Campus, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Content

This is a specialised degree course which provides underpinning knowledge and technical skills highly sought after by employers. It provides a solid foundation for a career in the accounting and finance industry.

Students will develop contextual, theoretical and practical skills within the accounting and finance subject areas.

Year 3 - BA

Core modules are: Advanced financial reporting; Auditing and professional ethics; Financial management; Research skills.

You will choose two option modules which may include: Critical thinking in management; Entrepreneurship; Project planning and management; Work placement; Small business planning; Business awareness for accountants.

Year 4 - BA (Hons)

You will complete a dissertation, or research and plan a new business venture, as well as studying the following modules: International financial reporting.

You will choose further option modules which may include: Corporate responsibility in the global environment; Social and environmental accounting; Advanced management accounting; Advanced taxation; Work placement.

Entry Requirements

HNC or HND Accounting

Progression Routes

You can progress into further study with the professional accounting bodies.