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Accounting and Management,
BSc

Course Code

BSC NN27

Levels

6

Duration

2 Years

Location

United Kingdom

Awarded By

University of Essex

Kings Cornerstone International College (KCIC) offers an exceptional pathway for students aiming to earn a prestigious degree in Accounting and Management from the University of Essex. This articulated program enables students who complete a two-year Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business at KCIC to seamlessly transfer to the University of Essex to complete the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management degree over the next two years. The degree covers a broad spectrum of topics to develop your quantitative skills and business acumen, including: Preparation of financial statements and budgets, accounting standards and corporate governance, financial theory and portfolio management, options and futures markets and risk management

Access the University of Essex’s virtual trading floor, utilizing real-world Bloomberg Market Data Feed (B-PIPE). This feature allows you to practice trading stocks and securities in an environment akin to City finance firms, bridging the gap between theory and practice. In your final year, undertake an in-depth, independent research project or dissertation. This experience hones vital employment skills such as research proficiency, time management, and critical thinking.

Quantitative Excellence with Q-Step Affiliate Status, the University of Essex is one among the three UK universities with Q-Step Affiliate status for this course. Benefit from work placement bursaries and specialized degree paths that enhance your quantitative skills—attributes highly sought after in the graduate job market

PROGRAM DETAILS

Compulsory Modules

Finance Reporting and Analysis

Management Accounting I

Organisational Behaviour

Research Methods in Management and Marketing

Leadership in Organisations

Management Accounting II

Elective Modules

Audit Principles and Practice

Management Psychology

Portfolio Analysis

Financial Modelling

Innovation and Sustainability

Critical Marketing Perspectives

Neuromarketing

International Banking

Compulsory  Modules

Current Issues in Financial Reporting

Advanced Management Accounting

Strategic Human Resource Management

Elements of Corporate and Business Law

Elective Modules

Elements of Corporate and Business Law

Debates in Public, Social and Environmental Accounting

Democracy in Action

Auditing

Taxation Policy and Practice

Financial Management

Options and Futures

Empirical Finance

Finance Markets and Monetary Policy

Business and International Development

Management and the Cultural Industries

Business and International Development

Management Psychology

Management, Society and New Forms of Work

Business Ethics

Brand Management

Critical Marketing Perspectives

International Finance

Risk Management and Financial Institutions

International Banking

Alternative Investments

Corporate and Investment Banking Services

Creating and Growing a New Venture

Introduction to Professional Communication

The Current Issues in Social Science

Placement Year

The placement year typically takes place between the two years of study, usually after completing the first year at Essex University.

Successful completion of the two-year diploma in Business at KCIC with Merit
and Standard University of Essex English language entry requirements

Entry Requirements
Merit
HND Business

Standard Fees*: £21,525/per year

*Check University of Essex website. 

Placement Year Fees

If you start your course in the 2024-2025 academic year and choose to add an placement year, the tuition fee for that year will be 20% of the standard rate.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

UPSIDES

Placement Year (Additional Year Option)

Opting for a placement year provides valuable work experience with an external organisation, giving you a competitive advantage in the graduate job market and helping you build essential industry contacts. A placement year can also offer financial support toward your second-year studies.

The Essex Placements Team offers tailored support, helping you with research, applications, and interview preparation throughout the placement process. While it is ultimately your responsibility to secure your own placement, we provide various employability resources during your studies. Our students have previously secured placements with top companies such as BMW, Samsung, and Cummins.

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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN

Your Future with KCIC and Essex University

The collaboration between KCIC and Essex University provides students with a comprehensive education in both accounting and finance, preparing graduates for sector-specific roles in chartered and management accountancy as well as broader roles in management consultancy and financial management. The BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to build both core and specialized skills that are highly valued in finance, accounting, and management.

Graduates of this program are well-positioned for careers as financial analysts, accountants, hedge fund managers, and insurance professionals. Some recent successful graduates have secured roles such as:

– Private Client Tax Senior Associate at PwC
– Treasury Analyst at Hiscox
– Junior Tax Consultant at Deloitte
– Global Finance & Business Analyst at J.P. Morgan
– Junior Consultant – Valuation & Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield

This partnership with Essex University provides KCIC students with the skills, global recognition, and career pathways to excel in leading finance and business roles worldwide.

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