The BSc Accounting and Management at Bangor University integrates accounting principles with strategic management, preparing students for professional accounting qualifications. It suits those aiming for roles in financial leadership or corporate governance.
Curriculum structure:
Year 1: Covers Financial Accounting, Management Principles, and Quantitative Methods, with modules like Introduction to Financial Accounting and Managing People.
Year 2: Advances to Corporate Finance, Auditing, and Business Law, including Performance Management and Strategic Analysis.
Year 3: Focuses on Advanced Financial Reporting, Taxation, and a Dissertation or applied project, with options like International Business and Entrepreneurship.
Accreditation: Accredited by ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, and CIPFA, offering exam exemptions.
Ranking:
Top 15 in the UK for Accounting & Finance (Guardian University Guide 2023)
Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Industry-standard tools: Students gain hands-on experience using software like Sage and Bloomberg Terminal.
International Experience Year: Option to spend a year abroad
Practical projects: Includes simulated audit tasks, case study competitions with real data, and access to Bangor Business School’s trading room for financial modelling.
Internships and work placements: Paid internships within university departments and external employers via CareerConnect, with tailored support for students facing employability barriers.
Careers fairs: Annual university-wide careers fair and themed events offer networking with employers, alumni, and industry professionals.
Enterprise initiatives: The B-Enterprising program offers mentoring, workshops, and funding for students developing business ideas or launching startups.
Student volunteering: Opportunities to gain valuable experience, build skills, and enhance employability through community engagement.
Graduates secure roles at top firms such as PwC, Deloitte, and across SMEs, benefiting from a strong alumni network in the finance sector.
Many progress to postgraduate study, including the MSc in International Accounting, MBA, or pursue professional qualifications such as CIMA and ACCA.
The University’s Careers and Employability Service offers extensive support, resources, and tailored opportunities to help students explore, prepare for, and apply to graduate careers.
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