Coventry University School of Economics, Finance and Accounting Brochure by Coventry University Recruitment and Admissions Office

Faculty of Business and Law

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Coventry University

Ranked 13th in UK Guardian University Guide 2019

Welcome It is my pleasure to welcome you to the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting, based within Coventry Business School and part of the Faculty of Business and Law. Our academic staff come from diverse backgrounds – including professional, industrial, public sector, research and entrepreneurial – and they bring these experiences into students’ learning and employability. Added to this, more than 75% have doctoral qualifications and are active researchers, while a substantial number have professional accountancy or finance qualifications. This unique mix makes it possible for us to combine theoretical insights with practical dimensions in all our courses, thereby enriching our students’ learning experience. It also helps us to secure and sustain all relevant professional accreditations, particularly in the fields of Finance and Accounting. We are proud to have the largest mock Trading Floor in Europe. This state-of-the-art facility gives students access to a wide range of industry-standard databases and software for their studies and research. Moreover, through the Trading Floor, we incorporate specialist training and certifications over and above their degree courses, which gives our graduates a competitive edge in the employment market. In addition, we have very strong links with industry and relevant practitioners who advise and contribute to our courses’ development, review and delivery. Also, our student societies are very vibrant. They are always at the forefront of organising both academic and social events and trips for their members’ benefit. As a school, we are determined to continue to produce graduates in Economics, Finance, Investment, Banking and Accounting with relevant skills, proficiency and ethical foundations, work experience, professional mentoring and international exposure to help them to become future leaders. Our staff are experts in their fields and will provide you with practical advice and support to find the career of your choice when you graduate. This brochure provides you with an overview of everything that our school and the University offers to our students and I hope it will stimulate your interest to join us.

Faculty of Business and Law With a long tradition in business and law education, we work to provide a dynamic and enterprising experience for all of our students.

Dr Tom Williamson Head of School

As a faculty, we seek to produce global ready graduates, with the skills needed to thrive in the future.

Contents 04

A global outlook

Employability focus

Our courses

10 Economics 12 Finance 14 Accounting 16 Further information 18 Postgraduate degrees

GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019 UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017.

A global outlook Opportunities to travel and/or work in the UK and overseas are a real benefit of choosing Coventry Business School. You can expect unforgettable life experiences, and start to stand out from the crowd of other graduates. Globally connected All of our Business School courses incorporate field trips, either in the UK or overseas, some course-based and some cross-faculty. As a student, you will have the opportunity to go on a field trip each year to allow you to put the theories you have learnt into practice, to network with students from different cultures and to broaden your knowledge of global business. Some trips are free of charge, while others are subsidised. Field trips are generally accessible to all students but, if overseas, they will be subject to obtaining a visa. If a visa cannot be obtained, alternative trips are available. Previous field trips have included attending International Tax Week in the Netherlands where students developed their global business skills, increasing their knowledge of International Taxation, which should help to strengthen their employability. The school has recently visited a partner in Malaysia and future new trips are also being planned for North America. Students have also had the chance to learn about Chinese culture on an exchange programme to Hangzhou, designed to develop studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; knowledge of different working cultures.

Global Leaders Programme (GLP) This exciting, members-only programme develops industry leaders of the future. Expand your global skills in our specialist workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and meet global leaders at networking events from the likes of Google, Microsoft and Facebook. This programme is optional and involves an additional fee. For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/globalready Placement/study abroad We know what a big difference work and/or international experience can make to your career prospects. Previous students have secured and successfully completed work placements with prestigious companies, such as Grant Thornton and Volvo, which can help them stand out in the employment market. All our undergraduate courses give you the opportunity to undertake an optional additional year gaining experience on a work placement, in the UK or abroad, or studying overseas. Students do compete for placements but many are placed through our Employability Placement Unit and there is a lot of support to improve their chance of success. More details on placement support can be found in the Business Futures section on page 6.

Student profile Two weeks in Malaysia in my final year was a tremendous experience which consisted of company visits and travelling around Malaysia. We also visited a handful of companies ranging from a leading Asian accounting firm to companies that trade daily. Not only have I had the chance to partake in trips organised by the Business School, but I have been able to organise trips myself for students at the University! For example, I organised a trip to Amsterdam, to see the oldest stock exchange in the world. The international experiences offered to me have given me the confidence to excel when out in the employment market. Lucia Harrison BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Coventry University

1st for overseas student experiences Based on the number of student trips abroad - HESA 2016/17 UK

International experiences are an important part of studying at Coventry Business School - giving students the chance to gain crucial global skills to help in their future careers.

Employability focus Business has been taught at Coventry for more than 50 years, and we are focused on helping our students to progress to successful careers in the Economics, Finance and Accounting sectors. Students have access to our state-of-the-art Trading Floor, offering hands-on experience of trading stocks and shares, while Business Futures, our employability support team, helps students prepare for work placements and graduate jobs. Business Futures – employability support Our responsibility extends beyond the classroom and we have invested heavily in assisting our students to progress to successful careers in the Economics, Finance and Accounting sectors. All of our students are given an Employment Personal Tutor who supports them in preparing, and applying, for graduate jobs. They are also assigned an Employability and Placement Adviser, to support them when applying for work placements and paid internship opportunities. Our Employment team have specialist knowledge of the sector and career routes typically of interest to Economics, Finance and Accounting students, both within and outside the profession. They help our students to understand the skills sought by employers and provide guidance when they are making work placement, further study and graduate job applications. This may be on an individual basis or through talks in lectures, group workshops or employer events. Invaluable employability services offered to our students include: • One-to-one support • Drop-in sessions for CV, application and personal statement checks • Skills development workshops • Mock interviews • Assessment centre and psychometric testing training • Employer and networking events For further information about Business Futures, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/businessfutures

Coventry University

97% employed or in further study DLHE survey, UG UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)

The Trading Floor Students have access to our state-of-the-art Trading Floor which is the largest academic trading floor of its kind in Europe. It incorporates 42 dual-screen Bloomberg terminals and offers students real hands-on experience of trading stocks and shares using industry standard tools, such as Thomson Reuters Eikon and Datastream. Students have the opportunity of using these leading platforms in studying modules such as Financial Trading and Investments, Bond Analysis, Investment Analysis and International Oil and Gas Trading – to mention a few. Each year, there is the opportunity to get involved in the Universities Foundation Trading Challenge (UFTC) which is held in the Trading Floor and open to all UK Undergraduate students. Winning teams have received an intensive financial training programme in the City of London, as well as opportunities to meet and network with key industry professionals. In addition, most students have the opportunity to complete Bloomberg training and attain Bloomberg Markets Concept (BMC) Certification which enhances their employability when they graduate. For further information about the Trading Floor, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/tradingfloor

The best thing about studying here at Coventry University is that, whenever you have a question about your course, your lecturers are always on hand to help. Abdullah Khalid Adnan BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Our courses Course content

Academic support

Our undergraduate courses are based upon 3- or 4-year delivery, depending on whether you wish to take an optional placement or study year abroad.

The University’s Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) can provide you with any additional guidance you may need on assignment writing genres, such as essays, reports, dissertations and exam papers. Advice is free to all students, through workshops or one-to-one sessions.

In year 1, you will focus on developing core subject knowledge and skills through investigating the founding principles, constructs, theories and professional practice essential to your chosen course. In addition, you should begin to develop vital and transferable employability skills. In year 2, you will have the opportunity to deepen and broaden your core subject knowledge and skills at an intermediate level. Moreover, you can begin to engage with specialisms within your subject. There will be opportunities to further enhance your transferable and employability skills. You are encouraged to develop your employability skills by taking an optional placement or study abroad year. This will allow you to apply what you have learnt in years 1 and 2 and add invaluable experience to your CV. In year 3, you will undertake advanced level study within your course which aims to enable you to transition into graduate-level employment or further academic and professional study. In most cases, you will have the opportunity to write an extended piece of work such as a dissertation or project. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to continue to develop academic and professional skills to enhance your graduate employability. Most of our courses allow students to take an Add+vantage module at each stage. The Add+vantage modules include a wide range of work experience and career development activities, such as learning another language, volunteering in schools, taking your European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), etc.

The Maths and Statistics Support Centre, known as Sigma, is open throughout term time and for several weeks during vacations to help with any element of maths or statistics you may need for your course. Both of these services are located in the Lanchester library, right next door to Coventry Business School. Assessment and teaching methods When you study with us, you will be taught and assessed in a variety of ways, with a focus on helping prepare you for a successful career. Methods include: • • • • • • • • • • •

Lectures Seminars Workshops Discussion groups Presentations Posters Computer laboratories Coursework, tests and essays Examinations Practical or project work Group work

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/addvantage

Coventry University

2nd in UK for Teaching Excellence (TEF) Times Higher Education metrics ranking 2017

Our Economics courses were ranked 6th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2019, based on factors including student satisfaction.

Economics

Course information

Economics BA (Hons)

Financial Economics BA (Hons) UCAS code: L111 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L111

The ever-changing global economy makes headlines on a daily basis, shaping the world in which we live socially, politically and economically. By taking this course, you will have the opportunity to gain the ability to apply economic principles and models to a wide range of issues – helping to prepare you well for your future career, whether it be in banking, investment, retail, accountancy, the civil service or management.

Business Economics BA (Hons)

Financial Economics BA (Hons)

Economics BA (Hons) UCAS code: L100 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L100

UCAS code: L112 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L112 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich (study abroad/work placement) Overview Economic forces are at play in almost every aspect of modern society, from the taxes we pay and the price of anything we buy to the stability of our government and the demand for products and services. Economics affects us all – whether it is as students, parents, consumers, workers, producers, politicians or investors. Students who study economics at Coventry have the opportunity to benefit from our long-established links with HM Treasury and other government departments, which regularly offer internships, as well as a unique mentoring programme for our students.

The UK is the world’s prominent financial centre. Government figures show financial and insurance services contributed £119 billion in gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2017 – 6.5% of the UK’s total – with half of this accounted for in London. Studying this course should deepen your knowledge and understanding of the role financial systems and markets play in the modern world, both here in the UK and within an international context. You will have the opportunity to learn how to use economic analysis to solve problems, and understand how to make effective decisions in the complex world of economics and finance. Business Economics BA (Hons) The modern business world is characterised by rapid change from globalisation, technological advancements and increased customer expectations. This course aims to apply the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics to business orientated decision making, tackling the key issues facing business today, such as the impact of outsourcing jobs from the UK, the difference in wages between workers and the regulation of business to ensure competition. Possible careers for graduates Our graduates have recently entered careers including Derivative Traders, Swaps Analysts and Marketing Managers. A significant number work in the financial sector for major international firms, such as PWC or JP Morgan Chase, while some go on to train as specialist economists with the Treasury. Accreditations and memberships We are accredited by, or hold memberships with, the following professional bodies. Not all accreditations or memberships relate to all of the above courses. Please visit our course web pages for specific information.

Economics BA (Hons)

Financial Economics BA (Hons)

Business Economics BA (Hons)

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Economics BA (Hons)

Financial Economics BA (Hons)

Business Economics BA (Hons)

Principles of Economics 1

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Advanced Economics Dissertation

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Principles of Economics 2

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Mathematical Techniques for Economists

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Developing Academic and Professional Skills for Economists 3

Introduction to Statistics for Economics

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Advanced Economic Issues

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Applied Econometrics

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International Economics

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Current Issues in Applied Economics

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Developing Academic and Professional Skills for Economists 1

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Development Economics

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Add+vantage module

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Economics of Public Services

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Corporate Governance and Ethics

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Economics of HRM

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Economic Policy in the EU

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Intermediate Economics 1

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Intermediate Economics 2

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Introduction to Econometrics

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Developing Academic and Professional Skills for Economists 2

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Advanced Issues in Banking

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Investment Analysis

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Managerial Economics

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International Trade and Global Economics Issues

Portfolio Management

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International Finance

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Quantitative Economics

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Economics of Banking and Finance

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Economics Placement Module (Sandwich students only)

Principles of Financial Investment

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Add+vantage module

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Students study 6 modules per year plus an Add+vantage module.

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Modules and course content were correct at time of going to print. Module option combination restrictions may apply. Please refer to Coventry University website for the latest information.

Finance

Course information Finance BSc (Hons) UCAS code: N300 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N300 Finance and Investment BA (Hons) UCAS code: N341 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N341 Business and Finance BA (Hons) UCAS code: N290 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N290 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich (study abroad/work placement) Overview Finance focuses on the acquisition and management of various resources including cash, commodities, real-estate, and financial securities such as shares, bonds and derivatives. At Coventry University, a degree in finance will help set you on the path to your future – alongside our dedicated personal tutors, we have excellent links with national and international employers, like Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), Grant Thornton and Jaguar Land Rover. Our teaching is grounded in the corporate world, helping you gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a variety of related careers.

Finance BSc (Hons) Do you think you could cut it as an investment banker or city trader? Would you relish the challenge of overseeing multimillion pound portfolios? Are you interested in how financial markets operate? Our professionally recognised degree has been designed to provide you with the knowledge required to succeed in today’s highly competitive and dynamic world of finance – throughout the course, teaching is designed to embed the professional skills required by employers in relevant sectors, developing your specialist financial knowledge and bridging the gap between finance theory and practice by using real-life case studies, innovative projects and hands-on workshops. Finance and Investment BA (Hons) The financial services industry is a fast moving and exciting sector, which offers a wide range of career opportunities in investment advice, insurance, pensions, and wealth management. Covering topics such as finance, investment, wealth management, accounting and taxation, this professionally recognised degree is designed to build your wider financial knowledge, helping you to gain the skills and confidence to offer sound financial advice that could change someone’s future. Business and Finance BA (Hons) Do you have an interest in current financial and business issues? Do you find yourself asking questions about how the financial crisis impacted on businesses? Are you interested in the way businesses obtain and manage their financing? This course has been designed to deepen your knowledge of the wider business and finance environment. You’ll have the opportunity to explore innovative corporate practices and discover the implications and opportunities of globalisation, all the while gaining the professional experience and key skills required of business and finance sector employees. Possible careers for graduates On successful completion of a finance degree, you should be well placed to pursue a wide variety of careers in private, public and third sector organisations. For example, many of our graduates have gone on to secure positions in companies specialising in finance advice, credit, alternative finance, insurance, pensions, investment funds, stock brokerage, foreign exchange, commercial banking and investment banking. Accreditations and memberships We are accredited by, or hold memberships with, the following professional bodies. Not all accreditations or memberships relate to all of the above courses. Please visit our course web pages for specific information.

Finance and Investment BA (Hons)

Business and Finance BA (Hons)

Finance and Investment BA (Hons)

Business and Finance BA (Hons)

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Corporate Strategic Management

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Fundamentals of Business Organisation

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Investment Analysis

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Academic and Professional Training

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Advanced Study for Accounting and Finance

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Advanced Seminar in Accounting and Finance

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Finance BSc (Hons)

Fundamentals of Personal Finance

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Introduction to Business Economics

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Marketing Essentials

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Statistical Analysis for Accountancy and Finance

Corporate Financial Management

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Portfolio Management

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Mathematical Techniques for Finance

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Corporate Governance and Ethics

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Financial Accounting Foundations

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Regulatory Environment

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Academic and Professional Skills in Finance

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Advanced Issues in Banking

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Services and Retail Marketing

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International Finance

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Insurance and Pensions

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Principles of Finance

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International HRM

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Business Management

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Employability Skills for Finance

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Financial Services

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Wealth Management

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Marketing Planning

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Applied Econometrics

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Business Accounting

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International Corporate Reporting

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Economics of Banking and Finance

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Behavioural Finance

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Financial Regulation

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Add+vantage module

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Principles of Finance

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Psychology in Finance

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Investment and Taxation

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Research Skills

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Financial Derivatives

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Introduction to Econometrics

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Financial Reporting and Analysis

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Students study 6 modules per year plus an Add+vantage module.

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Modules and course content were correct at time of going to print. Module option combination restrictions may apply. Please refer to Coventry University website for the latest information.

Accounting

Course information Accountancy BA (Hons) UCAS code: N410 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N410 Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) UCAS code: NN34 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/NN34 Accounting and Finance for International Business BA (Hons) (top-up) FBLU code: 008 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/FBLU008 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich (study abroad/work placement)

Top-up: 1 year full-time Overview Accountants provide vital financial performance information for the organisations for which they work. Accountants are responsible for a range of financial decisions – from setting the price of a product or determining the feasibility of multimillion pound developments to assessing the pros and cons of potential mergers and acquisitions. At Coventry, professional skills are embedded in our teaching throughout your course. You’ll have access to industry standard tools and software packages, as well as being taught by teaching staff that includes qualified accountants with substantial experience in practice and industry – helping you gain the skills and experience needed to pursue a wide range of careers.

Accountancy BA (Hons) A good accountant is a valuable asset to practically all forms of business. This course is designed with a future accountancy career in mind, and is focused on giving you the ability to apply theory to practice, placing accounting and finance problems in a real world context, through simulation and practical exercises, such as preparing accounts or assessing financial investment options. The course also provides exemptions from relevant professional qualifications, depending on modules selected, helping you to get ahead in your future career. Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) If you are interested in current financial issues and are considering a career in either accountancy or finance, this course lets you sample the essentials of both disciplines to help you choose what interests you the most. This highly practical degree offers the flexibility that comes from gaining a wide breadth of knowledge across disciplines, and aims to prepare you for a range of careers, either within finance and accountancy or as general managers. Accounting and Finance for International Business BA (Hons) (top-up) Aimed at international students, this 12-month top-up degree is designed with a specific emphasis on international accounting and finance, with an approach that covers economics, business strategy, marketing, financial planning and accounting. Successful completion of this top-up programme will enable you to qualify to Bachelor’s level in Accounting and Finance, provided you already hold a Level 5 qualification – such as a Higher Diploma, BTEC or Foundation Degree – in a related field. Wherever possible, teaching is geared towards embedding professional skills and putting theory into practice, by participating in trading games on our Trading Floor, for example. Possible careers for graduates On successful completion of your degree, you should be well placed to pursue a wide variety of careers in finance, accounting, banking, personal and corporate finance in private, public and third sector organisations. On completion of professional exams, you could become a Chartered Accountant (additional fees, study, memberships and/or qualifications may apply) which could lead to specialist roles in the fields of accounting, auditing or tax. Accreditations and memberships We are accredited by, or hold memberships with, the following professional bodies. Not all accreditations or memberships relate to all of the above courses. Please visit our course web pages for specific information.

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

Accounting and Finance for International Business BA (Hons) (top-up)

Accountancy BA (Hons)

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

Accounting Fundamentals A

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International Corporate Reporting

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Accounting Fundamentals B

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Performance Management

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Introduction to Business Economics

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Corporate Financial Management

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Mathematical Techniques for Accountants

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Statistical Analysis for Accountancy and Finance

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Advanced Study for Accounting & Finance (Dissertation)

Introduction to Personal Finance

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Financial Reporting & Analysis

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Decision Management

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Principles of Taxation

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Principles of Financial Investment

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Academic and Professional Training

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Accounting and Finance for International Business BA (Hons) (top-up)

Accountancy BA (Hons)

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Audit and Internal Control

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Investment Analysis

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Portfolio Management

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International Finance

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Insurance and Pensions

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Academic English for Accounting and Finance 1 and 2

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Academic Research and Employment Skills

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Management Accounting for Business Decisions

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Law of Business and Business Organisations

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Financial Theory

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Accounting Information Systems

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Corporate Reporting and Analysis

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Financial Services

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Business Strategy

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Economics of Banking and Finance

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Corporate Governance and Ethics

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Study abroad/work placement

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Advanced Issues in Banking

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Students study 6 modules per year.

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Modules and course content were correct at time of going to print. Module option combination restrictions may apply. Please refer to Coventry University website for the latest information.

* Year 1 for Accounting and Finance for International Business (top-up).

Further information Please check the table below for detailed entry requirements for each course and, for more information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/ugapplynow

Course

UCAS Code

International Course Code

GCSEs

A-level

BTEC

Economics BA (Hons)

L100

BESU037