Original Thinking Applied Studying Accounting and/or Finance at Manchester Natalya Shiryaeva Programme Director BSc Accounting

Original Thinking Applied Why study Accounting and/or Finance? Our Accounting and Finance courses are taught by the Accounting and Finance Division which is part of Alliance Manchester Business School (Alliance MBS) Alliance MBS is a dynamic School with around 1,700 undergraduate students and over 200 teaching staff Alliance MBS is ranked 2 nd in the UK in terms of business research power (REF 2015)… but what does this mean to you? You will benefit from the teaching of staff who are at the forefront of leading-edge research in their respective areas We encourage research-led teaching; those who write the books teach our students The Accounting and Finance Division comprises of 63 staff (including 22 professors)

Original Thinking Applied Why study Accounting and/or Finance? Our excellence of teaching standards are acknowledged by a number of highly reputable companies who undertake guest lectures for students (e.g. KPMG, Rolls Royce, Kellogg’s, BUPA) Custom-built lecture theatres, the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons, excellent IT facilities and library facilities Dedicated library service for Alliance MBS undergraduates in addition to The University of Manchester Library – one of the best resourced academic libraries in the world, with over 4 million books Most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report 2015)

Alliance MBS Building Project Original Thinking Applied £ 50m refurbishment Due for completion in 2018

Alliance MBS Building Project 200,000 square feet Part of the University’s £1bn campus masterplan

Original Thinking Applied Our courses BSc (Hons) Accounting -3 or 4 years Specialised accounting degree programmes which offer an accelerated route to qualify as a Chartered Accountant Includes an optional work placement year BA (Econ) Accounting and Finance / BA (Econ) Finance -3 years Specialist pathways offered as part of the BA (Econ) programme run by the School of Social Sciences. Also offer a pathway in Economics and Finance. A more flexible degree programme allowing you to study accounting and finance with a strong grounding in the social sciences.

Original Thinking Applied Aims and objectives On completing either programme, you will be able to: analyse and evaluate corporate performance using financial and other information in the context of a specific industry critically apply knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting and finance to a particular industry context construct a reasoned argument, supported by evidence and presented in a professional written report and oral presentation, including evaluating different views and approaches take responsibility for independent learning, including defining the scope of the tasks, planning and undertaking research and writing up results within a specified timetable work effectively in groups, including planning, communicating and co-operating on tasks find, use and interpret key primary and secondary sources to investigate companies and use IT to organise and present such material.

Original Thinking Applied Careers and employability Graduates from either degree do not have to become accountants, although in practice many do BSc (Hons) Accounting gives you an accelerated route to a career as a chartered accountant but you are not restricted to this career, should you change your mind These degrees are a useful platform for those considering careers in: the accounting profession with a firm of accountants in practice industry public sector organisations the financial and business sectors Many students also choose to undertake further study, especially those aspiring towards careers in specialised areas of finance e.g. derivatives, financial engineering and quantitative risk management

Original Thinking Applied Teaching methods Teaching Lectures Guest lectures Workshops Tutorials High-quality teaching informed by leading-edge research that contributes to a learning experience that is broad, flexible and up-to-date Assessment Examinations Assessed coursework Project work Final year project Presentations You will have opportunities to enhance your communication skills through presentations, group work and projects throughout your degree

Original Thinking Applied What will it be like? How will studying at university be different from studying at college? What will a typical week look like? Study support Academic advisors Course coordinators Peer mentors (for first years) Assessment and Student Support Centre Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) … and many others

Original Thinking Applied BSc (Hons) Accounting 3 or 4 year degrees including an optional paid full-year internship in your third year of study. You will specialise in accounting from your first year onwards In partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) – one of the leading accounting institutions Opportunity to gain up to eight exemptions from ACA papers and substantial exemptions from other professional accounting bodies – including ACCA (up to six papers) and CIMA (up to nine papers) Professionally-oriented programme Limited flexibility in the subjects you can study; restricted to closely related areas e.g. law, economics, finance and management Meet employers at Undergraduate Partnership Programme (UPP) events organised in partnership with the ICAEW

Original Thinking Applied BA (Econ) Accounting and Finance / Finance Three-year degree programme Flexible programme with opportunity to combine different pathways e.g. accounting and finance, economics and finance Common first year of study for all BA (Econ) Accounting and Finance / Finance students. You will start to specialise in your pathway from your second year of study The School of Social Sciences and Alliance Manchester Business School collaborate to offer the Accounting and Finance / Finance specialist pathways Opportunity to gain substantial exemptions from professional accounting bodies – including ACCA (up to 6 papers) and CIMA (up to 7 papers) Degree of choice in subjects you can study in all three years e.g. politics, sociology, philosophy, social anthropology. Law courses are available in the second and final year of study.

Original Thinking Applied Course structure – Year 1 Both courses Financial Reporting [10] Financial Decision Making [10] Introductory Management Accounting [10] Micro and Macroeconomic Principles [20] BSc (Hons) Accounting Auditing and Professional Accounting Practice [20] Law in a Management Context [10] Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance [20] Options in Management / related subjects [20] BA (Econ) Accounting and Finance / Finance Maths and Statistics [20] Flexible course choice – one third of your first year can be chosen from politics, sociology, social anthropology, philosophy, study skills …

Original Thinking Applied Course structure – Year 2 BSc (Hons) Accounting Professional Accounting Practice [10] Business Strategy [10] Business Law 1 [10] Financial Reporting and Accountability [20] Intermediate Management Accounting [20] Financial Statement Analysis [10] Principles of Taxation [10] Foundations of Finance [20] Plus 10 credits from Management / related subject or University College

Original Thinking Applied Course structure – Year 2 BA (Econ) Accounting and Finance / Finance Finance Foundations of Finance [20] Investment Analysis [10] Financial Statement Analysis [10] Accounting and Finance Finance units above Financial Reporting & Accountability [20] Intermediate Management Accounting [20] Introduction to Management Information Systems [10] Plus optional courses from accounting, finance, economics and other social science subjects such as politics, sociology, law, criminology, social anthropology, philosophy.

Original Thinking Applied Course structure – Final year BSc (Hons) Accounting Corporate Financial Communication and Valuation [30] - this is a project worth 25% of your final year Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting & Regulation [20] Accountability and Auditing [10] Business Law 2 [10] Plus optional courses – one third of the final year – from accounting, finance, business and management

Original Thinking Applied Course structure – final year BA (Econ) Accounting and Finance To graduate as an Accounting and Finance joint specialist you must select 50 credits from accounting and 50 credits from finance. You will choose either the accounting project, Financial Analysis of Corporate Performance [30] or the finance project, Empirical Finance [30] – these projects are worth 25% of your final year. Your accounting course units can be chosen from: Advanced Management Accounting [10] Accountability & Auditing [10] Share Prices & Accounting Information [10] Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting & Regulation [20] Corporate Governance in Context [10] Advanced Business Information Systems [10] Case Studies in Digital Transformation [10]

Original Thinking Applied Course structure – final year BA (Econ) Finance To graduate as a Finance specialist you must select at least 80 credits of your course units in finance. This includes the compulsory finance project course unit, Empirical Finance [30] which is worth 25% of your final year and a choice from: International Finance [20] Financial Derivatives [10] Advanced Corporate Finance [20] Share Prices & Accounting Information [10] Financial Engineering [10] Corporate Contracting & Managerial Behaviour [10] Financial Market Microstructure [10] Applied Investment Management [10]

Original Thinking Applied Industrial/Professional Experience Putting your knowledge into practice BSc Accounting students are encouraged to complete a work placement Earn a salary – most range from £15-20k Gain valuable relevant work experience Integrate academic theory with professional practice Build a network of industry contacts Support with your applications and interviews “My placement at Ernst & Young developed my analytical, time management and networking skills, challenged my knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and grew my confidence through real-life client-facing situations.” – Asma Wali BSc Accounting “BSc Accounting is a unique and enjoyable course which allows you to gain invaluable experience at a professional accounting firm. I learnt a great deal at PwC and am looking forward to returning there after graduation.” – Lucy Thompson, BSc Accounting / Social Responsibility scholar

Original Thinking Applied Undergraduate Partnership Programme BSc (Hons) Accounting students benefit from events organised in partnership with the Institution of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Meet representatives from high-calibre employers who support the UPP scheme such as Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Mazars, Boots Google ICAEW UPP to find out more

Original Thinking Applied ICAEW event Benefit from on-campus UPP events organised in partnership with the ICAEW

BSc (Hons) Accounting N400 Standard entry requirements: AAA at A-level plus GCSE Maths grade A and GCSE English Language grade B IB: 37 with 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects plus no less than 5 for Standard Level English and 6 for Maths. Maths Studies & English Literature are not accepted. Applications are processed by Alliance Manchester Business School Contact: Approximately 50 places available Original Thinking Applied Which degree? BA (Econ) Accounting & Finance NN43 BA (Econ) Finance N300 BA (Econ) Economics & Finance LN13 Standard entry requirements: AAB at A-level (specific subjects required, General Studies not accepted) plus GCSE Maths grade B and GCSE English Language grade C IB: 35 points overall with no lower than 5 in any subject Applications are processed by the School of Social Sciences Contact: Approximately 200 places available

Original Thinking Applied Social Responsibility Scholarships We hope to award 5 scholarships to UK students in 2017 Worth £2,000 p.a. across three years of study AAA at A-level (or equivalent) You must be able to demonstrate a significant commitment and contribution to social responsibility e.g. volunteering / charitable work / community-based projects / fundraising Find out more at NB: The closing date for applications is 31 st August 2017 – please wait until you receive your results before submitting your application

Original Thinking Applied Find out more today Visit our subject stands to speak to staff and current students: BSc (Hons) Accounting: Alliance Manchester Business School East (Building 26) BA (Econ) Accounting and Finance / Finance: Arthur Lewis building (Building 36)

Original Thinking Applied go.mbs.ac.uk/virtualopenday Contact us BSc Accounting Programme Director – Natalya Shiryaeva – BSc Accounting Enquiries – /3095 / BAEcon Enquiries – /4748 /