International Finance and Business Accounting* BA (Hons)

You gain the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to successfully manage projects from initial design through to final evaluation. You work on real-life projects that require both primary and secondary research, data analysis, and the development of actionable conclusions and recommendations for organisations. By engaging with practical, real-world scenarios, you build a strong foundation in project planning, execution, and review –preparing you to lead and contribute effectively to projects in any professional setting.

Core concepts and essential skills needed to understand how marketing works in practice are explored. You gain a solid foundation in key areas such as market research, segmentation, buyer behaviour, and brand positioning. You focus on the marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion, and how each element influences marketing strategies and customer engagement. You gain a clear understanding of how marketing decisions are made and how they impact business success in a competitive marketplace.

Key topics include recruitment and employee retention strategies, as well as important considerations around contract termination. You develop a foundational understanding of how effective HRM practices contribute to building strong teams and supporting organisational success.

You are introduced to the frameworks in which organisations operate and report their financial statements. You have the opportunity to practice preparing statements for a variety of organisational types and learn how to understand and interpret financial statements used by organisations.

You gain an introduction to the key elements of the business environment, providing the essential foundation for your future studies. You explore a range of organisations and dive into core concepts such as business responsibilities, market forces, stakeholder roles, and the external factors that impact decision-making. By the end of the course, you have a clear understanding of how businesses operate, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle more advanced business topics.

Gain a clear understanding of key costing methodologies used across business and manufacturing industries, with a strong focus on practical application. You explore different approaches to budgeting and learn how to use variance analysis as a tool for financial control and performance evaluation. You apply management accounting tools to more advanced areas such as investment appraisal and limiting factor analysis. These skills enable you to support informed, strategic decision-making in real business scenarios.

Deepen your understanding of management accounting and its impact on business performance. You learn how to critically evaluate key management accounting techniques and use them to assess organisational effectiveness. As you explore the practical application of these tools, you also examine how management accounting influences decision-making and managerial behaviour across different areas of an organisation. By the end of the module, you are equipped to use financial insights to support strategic planning and performance improvement.

Enhance your understanding of modern financial information technology (IT) systems and how organisations use them to gain and sustain a competitive edge. You examine how businesses develop and continuously adapt their IT strategies to meet evolving demands. You also explore key areas where financial IT systems add value and discover how fintech is being leveraged as a powerful driver of innovation and business improvement. By the end of the module, you have insight into the strategic role of technology in financial decision-making and operational efficiency.

Explore how national, transnational, and global businesses operate, using both micro and macroeconomic theory as a foundation. You apply economic concepts and policies to past and present events, gaining insight into how they influence the global business landscape. In addition, you develop practical tools to analyse a business’s external and internal environments, enabling you to contribute to the creation of effective strategic plans. You critically examine and apply strategic planning frameworks to real-world business scenarios, helping you understand their value and application in today’s competitive markets.

Explore the core principles and strategies of financial management, with a focus on maximising shareholder wealth and supporting long-term organisational growth. You explore how financial decision-making contributes to sustainable business performance and strategic success. Throughout the module, you develop a solid understanding of key financial management concepts and gain insight into the role of the management accountant within a broader financial system. By the end, you are equipped to analyse financial data and apply it to real-world decisions that drive value and efficiency.

Explore the vital role that operations and supply chain management play in driving organisational efficiency and long-term competitive advantage. As global business continues to expand, companies increasingly rely on effective logistics and supply chain strategies to meet the demands of a fast-paced, interconnected economy. You explore how operations and resource planning contribute to an organisation’s overall performance and how these functions align with broader business strategy. By the end of the module, you have a solid understanding of how operations and supply chain management influence success in both local and global markets.

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to gather, analyse, and interpret data to support effective business decision-making. You explore challenges related to data collection from a variety of sources and learn how to evaluate the reliability and relevance of that data. By developing strong analytical skills, you are better prepared to make informed decisions based on evidence – an essential capability in any business environment.

Explore recording and reporting complex events, developing knowledge and understanding by analysing and interpreting financial information. You cover the development of accounting standards and external reporting in a UK and international context.

Consider and apply relevant ethical frameworks and critically analyse and evaluate the frameworks of corporate governance within an international organisational context, considering areas of internal control, compliance and the management of risk in the context of an overall ethical framework.

Explore the core concepts of the financial sector and the key tools used to analyse financial markets and monetary policy. You gain a solid understanding of how financial systems operate within an economy and the role they play in economic stability and growth. The module covers three main areas: the development and functioning of financial markets and institutions; the role of central banks, financial regulation, and monetary and exchange rate policy; and the workings of derivatives markets and risk management strategies. By the end, you have a comprehensive understanding of how financial markets operate and how policy decisions impact the wider economy.

Gain the skills and knowledge to design, conduct, and evaluate both qualitative and quantitative research in business contexts. You explore a range of research methodologies including exploratory, descriptive, and causal approaches, and learn how to apply them effectively to real-world business challenges. You develop the ability to identify and define research problems, choose appropriate methods to investigate them, and present your findings in a clear and structured way. By the end of the module, you are confident in using research as a powerful tool to inform business decisions and strategy.

You undertake and present a significant piece of independent research, employing the systematic analysis of your chosen subject area in the fields of international finance or business accounting.