Business Management and Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons)

Designed to meet the needs of an ever-changing business world, this course will provide you with a broad based understanding of business, whilst teaching you the importance of accounting and finance functions within an organisation. You will develop your analytical skills and ability to communicate ideas and financial information. This degree gives you accreditation towards accounting examinations from professional bodies ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA and ICAEW. Why choose this course?

96% of graduates who studied our BA (Hons) Business Management Joint Honours sandwich courses are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (Latest DLHE Survey Undergraduate results 2011/12).

It will develop your understanding of the importance and relevance of finance in business. By studying the role of accounting information and practices in corporate scandals that occur through time and continue to challenge modern society, you will develop core disciplines that are valued highly by employers.

During the first year you will build a broad understanding of business and management. You will then specialise in Accounting and Finance from the second year on. The course shares a common first year with all the other joint honours courses, meaning you are able to change your specialism after the first year if you wish to do so.

Unique opportunities

The course offers a number of opportunities to boost your employability, including a year-long placement in industry. Those choosing not to take a placement year, can benefit from the opportunities available exclusively to full-time students, which include studying abroad, a short internship, and running an enterprise or community project.

Students on BA (Hons) Business Management courses will also have the chance to use a unique interactive learning tool that helps them run their own virtual company.

Creating successful graduates

Graduates from this course have gone on to successful careers in both the private and public sectors, securing positions such as Financial Analyst, Budget Coordinator, Account Researcher, Retail Analyst, Project Manager and Key Accounts Manager.

Find out more information on BA (Hons) Business Management and Accounting and Finance by requesting a course brochure. We also recommend you attend an open day to find out more about our courses and experience NTU for yourself. Can’t make the open day? Take a virtual tour instead.

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UCAS code

NNF3 BA/BMAF (full-time), NN24 BA/BMAF4 (placement)

When does the course start?

The course starts in September. Term time will follow the standard academic calendar throughout the three years, except for those taking a placement year, who during their third year will work for a minimum of 48 weeks of the year.

What will I study?

Year One

• Entrepreneurship and Professional Development
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Economics for Business and Management
• Foundations of Managing and Organising
• Marketing and Operations Management
• Quantitative Methods in Business

Year Two

First half of year

Core modules include:

• Corporate Financial Analysis
• Corporate Financial Management
• Accounting in its Organisational Context.

Second half of year

Full-time students (three years) will choose from one of the following opportunities:

• Study Abroad
• Enterprise project
• Community project
• Internship
• Taught modules (see options below).

Sandwich students (four years) and those selecting option five above will study:

• Marketing Management
• Managing and Organising.

and one option from:

• China and the Global Economy
• International Business and Communication.

Year Three

Placement year for students on four-year course.

Final year

• Research Project
• Strategic Management and Accounting
• Corporate Governance and Fraud Risk Management
• Corporate Finance
• Leadership and Employability (Accounting and Finance)

Plus one optional module from:

• Managing Information and Knowledge Strategically
• International Marketing Communications
• International Development Economics.

Making your education current and relevant

The entire University has recently undergone a curriculum review to ensure that all modules are relevant and up to date. This means that every module you study has been incorporated in your course to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to boost your employability.

How will I learn?

We use a mixture of teaching methods including:

• traditional lectures and seminars
• IT workshops
• guest lectures
• problem-based learning
• group discussions.

In addition to this you will also be involved in a variety of practical work such as:

• individual and group presentations
• student-led seminars
• role play
• industry-sponsored competitions
• project work.

Students on BA (Hons) Business Management courses will have the chance to use a unique interactive learning tool that helps them run their own virtual company.

Although these practical elements will not be assessed, they are included to help you develop a range of skills such as time management, effective presentation, communication, customer focus, entrepreneurial skills and team working.

Contact time

On average you will receive 12 - 15 hours of teaching per week from a combination of lectures and seminars. You'll then be expected to increase your understanding of the subject area through independent study for each module.

Throughout the three years of your course the scheduled contact hours you receive will gradually decrease as you develop the skills required to undertake independent study and the research project in your final year. This will still remain at approximately 12 hours a week though and during this time you will still have regular contact with your tutors.

Additional to this, you will also have further time-tabled contact time for your induction, at the beginning of the year and sessions on employability and opportunities that you can get involved with whilst at university.

Personal tutor sessions

You will also have a number of one on one tutor sessions during each year, which will allow you to:

• Discuss and gain feedback about your work.
• Ask questions about the projects you're working on.
• Raise any difficulties you are experiencing relating to your work, personal circumstances or your University experience.

During your first year, these sessions will be scheduled approximately once a fortnight. During your second and final year, this will be approximately once a month.

Where will I study?

All students will attend lectures and seminars at NTU’s City site, in the impressive Newton Building, home to Nottingham Business School.

Who will I study with?

The BA (Hons) Business Management Joint Honours is the most popular suite of courses in our undergraduate portfolio, meaning you will be studying amongst approximately 350 students. Seminars will be made up of around 18 students though making the teaching sessions more personal.

The common first year means that you can apply to change your subject specialism after year one. The flexible nature of the degree means that whether you choose to follow your specialist field or not, your degree will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to compete for graduate positions in a wide range of sectors.

Virtual learning environment

You'll also use our virtual learning environment, NOW which is a flexible web-based system that allows you to have 24-hour access to module learning materials and reading lists. It allows you to discuss work with tutors and other students, and submit coursework electronically from anywhere in the world.

Learning from industry experts

87% of students on BA (Hons) Business Management Joint Honours sandwich courses agreed that staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2013).

Our tutors have industry experience in their specialist field, which means you will gain practical insight into these fields and how companies are run.

"The tutors have been excellent in providing both theory and practical experience from their research or previous roles in real-life organisations, which really helps to make sense of the subject."

Daniel Thorpe, Business Management and Accounting and Finance

How will I be assessed?

Modules are assessed in a variety of ways. Examples of assessment include written examinations, reports, essays, individual and group coursework, presentations, and research projects. The degree classification is based on 25% of second year work and 75% of final year work.

In response to student feedback the university have introduced a policy that ensures you receive feedback on assessment within three weeks of submission.

Welcoming students from across the world

Nottingham Trent University has a diverse student community, with a significant number of international students choosing to study here from across the world. We provide specialist staff, services and facilities to help you through all stages of being a student. Find out more about our International Student Support Services.

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We are continually investing in our facilities, and transforming our learning and teaching environment to create an inspiring and innovative atmosphere.

The School is based in the impressive Newton Building on NTU's City site. In 2009 the building was involved in a £90 million regeneration project on the site. Whilst maintaining its historic beauty, the Grade II listed building was transformed into an ultra-modern complex.

Fantastic facilities

90% of students on BA (Hons) Business Joint Honours sandwich courses agreed that the library resources and services are good enough for their needs (National Student Survey 2013).

• You can take advantage of the NBS Link Lounge, a new space dedicated to Business School students, located on floor seven of the Newton building.
• Explore your career prospects with the help of the University's Career and Placements Centre (new for September 2012).
• You will benefit from spacious teaching rooms and lecture theatres.
• We provide students with a variety of social spaces.
• Your studies will benefit from the £13 million pound Boots Library.
• Students take advantage of our 24-hour IT facilities.
• Our Student Services Centre will also be on-hand should you need support.

The location of the City site also means that you have easy access to:

• sports facilities
• shops
• student accommodation
• music venue
• cafés.