BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) (Online) (University of Derby)

This BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) (Online) (University of Derby) top-up degree will give you a thorough understanding of Accounting and Business concepts. It is ideal if you want to go on to be a professional accountant or work within the financial services sector. However, having a good understanding of Accounting and Finance is an advantage in any profession today. Study BA Hons Accounting and Finance. So, even if you don’t want to work in financial services, you will find this online top-up degree valuable.

Description

The University of Derby’s teaching staff are all professionally qualified and have industry as well as academic experience. They also teach professional body courses, such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

The University of Derby’s teaching staff are all professionally qualified and have industry as well as academic experience. They also teach professional body courses, such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), which means they understand the most current professional standards. That’s important because you need to be sure that what you’ll learn is up to date and relevant to today’s business world.

Duration

12 to 14 Months.

Course Delivery

The programme is delivered online.

Entry Requirements

You need to have one of the following qualifications:

  • HND or Foundation Degree in Accounting or Finance or international equivalent
  • ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) F1-F6 or ACCA F1-F5 and F7
  • CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) Advanced Diploma
  • ABE (Association of Business Executives) Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
  • IBAM (Institute of Business Administration and Management) Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
  • OTHM Level 4 & 5 In Accounting 240 credit
If you do not hold one of the above Accounting or Finance qualifications, but have a HND or foundation degree in Business or equivalent overseas qualification, you may be eligible to apply for our BSc (Hons) Management Accounting (top up) degree as an alternative.

Module Structure

Mandatory Units

  • Financial Strategy – 20 credits
  • Independent Study – 40 credits
  • Management Accounting – Performance Evaluation – 20 credits
Optional Modules
  • Contemporary Reporting Issues – 20 credits
  • Financial Reporting (non-exam route) – 20 credits
  • Financial Statement Analysis – 20 credits

Teaching Methods and Style

Investing and Financial Market Behaviour – 20 credits. This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports.

Progression

The University of Derby has designed the degree to help you get maximum exemptions from a range of professional qualifications. This shortens the time required for you to become a fully qualified member of your chosen professional body. There is always a demand for accounting graduates. Derby past students have gone on to work for local public practices, multinational accounting firms and taken up accounting careers in merchant banks and other large businesses. As an accountant, you will have the opportunity to work in many diverse fields, anywhere in the world.

Accreditation

BritPathway working in partnership with the University of Derby for recruitment only The BA Hons Accounting and Finance offered and delivered by Derby University

Stage 1 delivered by BritPathway

This course is assessed through 100% assignment based

Stage 2 delivered by the university

The stage 2 is delivered via distance learning from the partner university.

Fees

If you have any questions and want to know the fees please email us or call us or apply here.

Email: admissions@BritPathway.org.uk
Phone: 02036320968