Accounting and Finance (R52)
Open UniversityUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 4-6 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance
About this course
This CIMA-accredited degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of the role of accounting and finance/financial management within business and society. You’ll learn to analyse and interpret accounting and financial information and explore specialist areas like auditing, governance, law, taxation, and financial reporting. Alongside technical skills for accountancy and finance roles, you'll develop broader academic knowledge and skills such as critical thinking, reasoning, research, and creativity—abilities valued in many industries. The expertise and insights you gain will prepare you for a wide range of rewarding careers in accounting, finance, and broader business roles. Build practical skills in financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management Covers specialist topics such as auditing and governance, law, taxation and financial reporting Develops your ability to apply and evaluate accounting and financial information Benefit from exemptions to some Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) CGMA professional examinations Earn a CIMA-accredited degree from a triple-accredited business school
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2421 Chartered and certified accountants
4124 Finance officers
1131 Financial managers and directors
3534 Financial accounts managers
3533 Financial and accounting technicians
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 4-6 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance