Business Management and Accounting

University of Southampton

**Summary**Understanding how businesses operate requires both financial insight and strategic thinking. At Southampton, you will explore how accounting and management work together to support decision-making, performance and long-term success.This flexible degree brings together accounting and business management, giving you a broad understanding of how organisations manage resources and respond to change. You will build expertise in financial management and strategy, while developing the skills to analyse, interpret and apply financial information in real-world contexts.You will explore how auditing, taxation and financial reporting shape business decisions and leadership. Alongside this, you can tailor your studies to match your interests and career goals, supported by a collaborative and well-equipped learning environment. Opportunities to work with SMEs and gain GRI Sustainability Reporting certification allow you to apply your knowledge in practice and engage with current industry challenges. **Key features of the course**- Shape your degree around your ambitions - A flexible curriculum combines accounting, financial management and business administration, allowing you to tailor your learning.- Apply your knowledge in real contexts - Work on projects with partner organisations, gaining experience of real business challenges.- Connect with industry - Guest speakers, including professionals from organisations such as the NHS and HMRC, bring practical insight into your learning.- Build skills for your future career - Take part in workshops, networking events and leadership sessions designed to support your development and employability.- Gain recognised expertise - Work towards pathways for professional accountancy recognition and enhance your profile with GRI Sustainability Reporting certification.**Student support**Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering guidance on your studies, career planning and wellbeing. You will also have access to a range of academic skills and pastoral support services.**Further information**Graduates from this programme go on to roles across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. You may pursue careers as a business manager with strong accounting expertise or as an accountant with strategic management capabilities.We also offer a variant of this course with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to gain professional experience as part of your degree."

Southampton Business School