What will I learn?
Accounting and management best practice is a fundamental pre-requisite of today’s business world. Today’s accountants do much more than maintain and communicate company financial data they are key players in managing business, they're critical to success and business longevity.You'll learn from a dynamic blend of seasoned academics with cutting-edge research and industry professionals. From day one, you'll be immersed in the latest business trends and real-world insights, giving you a head start in your professional journey.This programme equips you with a robust understanding of accounting and business management including management accounting, financial management, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, business law, marketing, and the international business environment. You'll learn valuable transferable technical skills along the way including numerical analytical methods and get hands on experience of industry standard accounting and software packages.There's the option to take a year’s work placement between your second and third year. This gives you the opportunity to get paid to work with top global companies while you study, paving the way for full-time positions after graduation. Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Loreal, PWC -these are just a few examples of where our graduates land. We've built strong connections with renowned accountancy firms, investment banks, and global employers, setting you up for success.Previous employers have included Adidas, Microsoft, British Airways, PwC and Nissan. Find out more on our work placement year page.On successful conclusion of your degree this combination of technical, analytical and interpersonal skills will make you highly attractive to potential employers. You'll be well equipped to work in multidisciplinary business teams facing real business challenges in areas as diverse as management consulting, business development, innovation, accountancy, public finance and entrepreneurship, within the UK and internationally.This course does not require A-level maths or the overseas equivalent.On the programme, you'll earn international accreditations from prestigious accounting bodies like ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA. These accreditations signify your expertise and open doors to a world of opportunities. With us, you're not just learning accounting and business management you're becoming a part of an elite group recognised by industry giants worldwide.This programme has international accreditation from the following professional accounting bodies:* **ACCA** (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)* **CIMA** (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)* **ICAEW** (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)* **CIPFA** (Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountancy)* **AIA** (Association of International Accountants)These accreditations attest to the relevance and rigour of our curriculum. Professional accounting bodies highly regard our degree programme. According to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Brunel graduates have a higher than average pass rate in both the accounting and management exam streams.
