Bachelor (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

ICBS Business College

Program Overview

The Bachelor (Hons) in Accounting and Finance at ICBS Business College is a three-year, full-time program taught entirely in English, designed for students passionate about numbers, business strategy, and real-world financial decision-making—perfect if you're analytical, enjoy problem-solving, and want skills that lead straight to high-demand careers in accounting, finance, or consulting. You'll build a strong foundation in accounting techniques, financial analysis, and global market dynamics, all while tackling legal, digital, and socially responsible challenges in today's fast-evolving economy, earning a degree awarded by the University of Winchester with 360 ECTS credits.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays the groundwork by immersing you in core accounting principles through modules like Accounting I, where you'll master modern transaction recording techniques, analyze real-life business diaries, and learn to spot problems and choose the best solutions for financial protection and smart decisions. You'll also dive into Accounting II, gaining a deeper grasp of how accounting processes company data, controls assets, and interprets financial statements via case studies from the real world. This year sets you up with practical tools to understand a business's true financial health right from the start.

Year 2 builds on those basics with advanced applications, including Business Finance, which covers essentials like the time value of money, financial markets, shares, bonds, risk-return dynamics, and investment planning to structure businesses for profitability. You'll apply theory to corporate scenarios, honing skills in financial management that prepare you for complex decision-making in dynamic markets. Expect hands-on analysis that bridges classroom concepts to professional finance roles.

Year 3 sharpens your expertise for leadership, focusing on strategic finance, global challenges, and contemporary issues like tax regimes and digital tools in a socially responsible framework. Through capstone modules, you'll integrate everything—from advanced financial modeling to ethical accounting practices—via projects that simulate high-stakes business environments. By graduation, you'll be ready to analyze trends, advise on investments, and drive business success.

Focus areas: Applied accounting techniques, financial management, global market analysis, digital finance challenges, and socially responsible practices.

Learning outcomes: Develop skills in transaction analysis, financial statement control, investment evaluation, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making for rewarding careers in a dynamic economy.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Awarded by the University of Winchester, UK, with each module carrying 15 ECTS credits; prepares you for professional qualifications in accounting and finance while addressing current legal and tax changes.

Reputation (employability rankings): ICBS graduates excel in finance roles, with the program's practical focus and University of Winchester backing ensuring strong employability in Greece and internationally—backed by real-world case studies and industry-relevant training.

Apply by September 30 for an early October start: https://www.icbs.gr/bachelor-hons-in-accounting-and-finance-english-375

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At ICBS Business College, our Bachelor (Hons) in Accounting and Finance dives deep into practical skills through real-world scenarios, like analyzing actual business transactions in Accounting I and II modules, where you'll tackle case studies and paradigms from the corporate world to identify problems, interpret financial data, and apply theory to make smart decisions. You'll master tools like financial statement control, time value of money calculations, risk assessment, and investment planning in Business Finance, all using modern registration techniques that mirror how businesses really operate today. Our city-center campuses in Thessaloniki and Athens provide modern, purpose-built facilities designed to bring these skills to life, from audiovisual classrooms to specialized resources that support hands-on learning.

Here's how our experiential approach equips you with the edge employers crave, building directly on program modules and campus resources:
- Real-life case studies and practical analysis: Dive into Accounting I and II with diary transactions, financial data interpretation, and real-world paradigms to solve business problems and control assets just like professionals do.
- Modern classrooms with audiovisual media and video projectors: State-of-the-art setups in both Thessaloniki's DownTown Campus and Athens' central neoclassic building for interactive finance simulations and group discussions.
- Dedicated ICBS Library-Reading Room: A cutting-edge private academic library stocked with Greek and international books on Accounting and Finance, plus periodicals, electronic catalogs, internet workstations, and printing—perfect for researching financial markets, bonds, and shares.
- Critical problem-solving in live scenarios: Modules challenge you to pick the best theoretical solutions for specific business situations, fostering the decision-making skills needed for corporate finance roles.

This hands-on focus, validated by the University of Winchester, sets you up for success—imagine applying these skills right away in the job market. Ready to take the next step? Visit our facilities in Thessaloniki or Athens and apply today: https://www.icbs.gr/bachelor-hons-sth-logistikh-xrhmatooikonomikh-en-296.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At ICBS Business College, our Bachelor (Hons) in Accounting and Finance stands out because it goes beyond textbooks, diving straight into real-world skills through hands-on modules like Accounting I and II, where you'll tackle actual business scenarios, analyze case studies, and learn to apply modern transaction recording techniques to solve problems and make smart financial decisions. You'll get comfortable interpreting financial data, controlling assets, and understanding corporate finance concepts like time value of money, shares, bonds, and risk— all using practical examples from the business world to bridge theory and practice. Our modern, purpose-built facilities in Thessaloniki and Athens make this possible, with everything you need to build job-ready expertise right from day one.

Here's how we make experiential learning come alive for this program:
- Real-life case studies and practical analysis: In modules like Accounting II and Business Finance, you'll critically break down company data, financial statements, and investment scenarios using paradigms from the real world to implement theory effectively.
- Modern classrooms with audiovisual tools: State-of-the-art rooms equipped with video projectors and media support interactive sessions on accounting processes and finance planning.
- Dedicated ICBS Library: A cutting-edge academic library stocked with Greek and international books on Accounting and Finance, plus periodicals, electronic catalogs, internet workstations, and printing—perfect for deep dives into financial research and diploma projects.
- Convenient city campuses: Visit our Thessaloniki DownTown Campus or Athens neoclassic center for in-person exposure to facilities that blend history with high-tech learning spaces tailored for business programs.

This practical edge, validated by the University of Winchester, sets you up for success in accounting and finance careers—imagine applying right away and standing out to employers. Ready to take the next step? Check out our full facilities details here: https://www.icbs.gr/thessalonikh-en-433 and https://www.icbs.gr/aohna-en-54. Let's chat about your application today!