BSc Finance and Accounting

The Brunel University London BSc Finance and Accounting course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in financial concepts and accounting methods. The three-year course presents a well-structured syllabus that integrates theoretical aspects with practical applications, enabling graduates to succeed in finance, accounting, and allied areas. The course focuses on building analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative abilities, which are essential to deal with the financial scenarios of the present times.

Curriculum Structure:
The BSc Finance and Accounting course combines academic theory and practical experience. The course is designed to ensure that the students possess both the theoretical aspects and the practical experience necessary to succeed in their careers. The structure is as follows:

• Year 1:

  • Financial Accounting: Understanding the fundamentals of accounting and financial reporting.

  • Introduction to Economics: Both microeconomics and macroeconomics to understand how economies work.

  • Quantitative Methods for Finance: Laying the mathematical and statistical foundations required for financial analysis.

  • Management and Business Skills: Gaining essential business knowledge, with a focus on management principles and practice.

• Year 2:

  • Corporate Finance: A more detailed examination of financial decision-making, capital structures, and investment.

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Learning about interpreting financial statements and reporting in business.

  • Macroeconomics: Understanding general economic principles and their influence on financial markets.

  • Econometrics: The use of statistical methods on economic and financial data.

• Year 3:

  • Either a dissertation or a choice from a range of specialist optional modules by interest, for instance, International Finance, Financial Risk Management, or Advanced Accounting.

Accreditation:
This programme is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and other leading professional bodies. This has the effect that students can obtain exemptions from certain professional examinations, making it easier for them to achieve full qualification in accounting and finance professions.