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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 1 year | September | find out | find out |
Overview
Develop the knowledge and skills to plan, organise and control business finances as you gain an understanding of financial markets and institutions on this one-year top up course.
Stand out in the job market with this BSc (Hons) Accounting with International Finance degree, and graduate with the tools and experience to become an effective finance professional with a knowledge of accounting and finance.
You'll learn to understand, visualise and present financial data to ensure businesses make the right decisions. You’ll use appropriate frameworks to analyse both business and corporate information, and explore how to use models and concepts to develop operational and strategic solutions.
Throughout the course you'll apply your learning to real world scenarios and get practical experience with industry standard applications such as Bloomberg software, with the option to earn industry-recognised certificates in both.
This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), so you'll even have exam exemptions if you choose to join the CIMA after your course.
Course highlights
Complete the industry recognised Bloomberg certificate in our Bloomberg suite
Receive CIMA exam exemptions after you graduate
Apply your learning to realistic business issues
Network with industry professionals at University-organised presentations and networking events
Learn from lecturers with experience working with world-renowned companies as well as local, national and international business and government organisations
Careers and opportunities
This BSc (Hons) Accounting and International Finance (Top-up) degree prepares you for a range of careers across the accounting and finance industries, whether you want to become a qualified accountant or general business professional.
You'll graduate with the theoretical understanding and practical skills to have a tangible impact when you enter the workforce. Depending on the modules you choose to study you may also hold CIMA exam exemptions and a Bloomberg Certificate.
Graduates from our accounting courses have worked across a wide range business sectors including national and local government, technology, media and entertainment, and retail.
Previous graduates of our accounting and finance courses have secured jobs at companies such as:
Graduates of our accounting and finance courses have secured jobs as:
(Data taken from HESA Graduate Outcome surveys)
Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, or a foundation degree at Level 5, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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