4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Accounting and Finance) at CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, is a specialised track designed for students passionate about finance and accounting, blending the latest theory with practical skills to launch careers in business decision-making and financial analysis. It suits ambitious individuals who enjoy numbers, problem-solving, and real-world applications, offering hands-on learning that builds expertise employers value across Europe and beyond.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation by introducing core accounting principles, where you'll dive into Financial Accounting and Management Accounting to understand financial reporting, analysis, and how these tools drive effective planning and control. You'll explore how these areas connect as a unified system, learning techniques for sound decision-making while applying them to practical business scenarios. This year sets you up to analyse financial data confidently from day one.
Year 2 builds on those basics with advanced applications, focusing on Corporate Financial Management to tackle routine problems and adapt to market changes using finance theory. You'll reinforce Year 1 learning through real-world cases and discover why companies and markets behave as they do, gaining tools for strategic responses. It's where theory turns into actionable insights for future managers.
Year 3 takes you to cutting-edge levels with Research Methods for Finance, equipping you to evaluate literature, design research, and execute projects like a pro using quantitative time series analysis and econometrics. You'll develop skills for advanced finance topics and craft a dissertation proposal that showcases your expertise. This capstone year prepares you to innovate in finance roles.
Focus Areas
Latest finance and accounting theory, financial analysis, decision-making tools, corporate financial management, and research methods in econometrics.
Learning Outcomes
Master financial reporting, management accounting, practical decision-making, market behavior analysis, advanced research design, and dissertation-level finance projects.
Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Officially accredited by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE), ensuring your degree meets rigorous standards; courses start in Thessaloniki for the 2025 academic year.
Reputation (Employability Rankings)
University of York ranks 146th globally (THE World University Rankings 2025), top 6% worldwide, Russell Group member, and the highest-ranked foreign university in Greece and Southeastern Europe—grads gain sought-after skills for top jobs.
[Official program link](https://city.yorkeuropecampus.eu/programme/business-studies-accounting-and-finance-ba-hons/)
At the University of York Europe Campus, our BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Accounting and Finance) puts practical skills front and center, helping you apply accounting and finance concepts directly to real-world scenarios like financial reporting, decision-making, and corporate financial management. You'll build hands-on expertise through modules that reinforce fundamentals with new topics in finance theory and quantitative analysis, using tools for time series analysis and research design that prepare you for professional roles. Our modern facilities, including well-equipped computer labs and collaborative learning spaces, give you the edge to analyze data, tackle routine problems, and adapt to market changes just like top managers do.
This means you'll dive into experiential learning with resources tailored for business students:
- Computer labs equipped for financial analysis, econometrics, and research methods, where you practice quantitative time series tools essential for modern finance research and dissertation projects.
- Collaborative learning spaces designed for group work on accounting techniques, financial decision-making, and practical applications of management accounting.
- Hands-on modules applying Year 1 accounting fundamentals to real corporate scenarios, building skills in planning, controlling, and responding to financial market behaviors.
- Research-focused training in advanced finance methodologies, enabling you to evaluate literature, design studies, and execute projects with cutting-edge tools.
These opportunities, combined with our vibrant student life and elite network of business leaders, will set you up for success—apply today and start gaining the practical edge employers crave. For the full facilities list, check [here](https://city.yorkeuropecampus.eu/school/school-of-business/).
At CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, our BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Accounting and Finance) stands out for its strong focus on experiential learning, where you'll build real-world skills in financial reporting, analysis, decision-making, and corporate finance through hands-on application of accounting fundamentals. You'll dive into practical scenarios that mirror industry challenges, using our modern facilities like well-equipped computer labs and collaborative learning spaces to analyze financial data, plan strategically, and respond to market changes—just like top managers do. This approach ensures you're not just learning theory but gaining the confidence to apply it immediately in professional settings.
Here are some key ways our program delivers that practical edge::
- Computer labs equipped for financial modeling and data analysis, giving you access to industry-standard digital tools for accounting simulations and financial reporting.
- Group projects that apply Year 1 accounting basics to real corporate financial management situations, reinforcing decision-making and teamwork skills.
- Modern classrooms and collaborative spaces designed for interactive learning, including analysis of financial markets and advanced finance theory with practical applications.
- Strong emphasis on practical decision-making modules, linking financial and management accounting for unified, job-ready expertise—no generic theory here, just targeted skills for finance careers.
These opportunities, backed by our over 35 years of experience and world-class facilities, will prepare you perfectly for success—why not apply today and step into a top UK degree right in vibrant Thessaloniki? Check out our full facilities list here: https://city.yorkeuropecampus.eu/the-university-of-york-europe-campus-bachelors-masters-mba-study-in-thessaloniki-mk/



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