Bachelor of Commerce- Accounting

Our innovative teaching and learning approaches will prepare you to not only talk the talk, but also to walk the walk. This course will bring you face to face with complex business issues that both challenge and stimulate intellectual and analytical thinking. For example, on our Professional Ethics and Integrity module you will work with professional actors in role-play scenarios to embrace dilemmas in complex situations where accounting and finance professionals are at the centre of decisions. We also use real, recent business cases to help you understand concepts, modules and theories and you can visit businesses where cases and exercises are directly applied. We also use authentic learning case videos developed by professional accounting bodies where possible Thanks to our strong industry links, you will have the chance to meet and interact with industry leaders, who will share their experiences and knowledge and answer your questions. Previously invited speakers have included Richard Spencer, Head of Sustainability at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Thomas Martin, Bank director Halifax, and Marc Stone, CFO Energy Systems Catapult, to name a few. You are also able to attend a range of professional development events, with industry networking and making the most of your career post-graduation at their heart This course has an international focus. You will have the opportunity to take a module offered by the International Development Department, allowing you to expand their knowledge across different areas You have the opportunity to take part in the award-winning Future Leaders Certificate. This extra-curricular programme gives you the chance to work on an exciting virtual live project set by a multi-national company. The Future Leaders Certificate enables you to better understand the impact technology is having on the business world and the implications for your own career.

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    Complete University guideEntry requirements for University of Birmingham

    A good Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent.

    You must have achieved a mark equivalent to a 2:1 (or overseas equivalent) at bachelor?s level in several Accounting and Finance modules including Financial Accounting or Financial Reporting, and Finance or Financial Management.

    You must also have successfully completed the nine ACCA Fundamentals assessments, either by exam or exemption from a bachelor?s degree, at the point of application. We can only consider these qualifications if they are submitted as part of the admissions application.

    IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band is equivalent to:

    TOEFL: 95 overall with no less than 22 in any band

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    7.0

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    TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

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    • If you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Birmingham. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.Pathway options to study at this institution