Economics and Accounting BSc (Hons)

Compulsory

• EC1603 - Financial Markets

  This module aims to give students an understanding of the roles and functions of financial markets and an awareness of the financial system, in order to provide a necessary basis for further study.

• MG1606 - Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management

  The module introduces students to the essential concepts of accounting and financial management. As the foundation of all other accounting modules, you will study how financial information is prepared, communicated and used. You will develop skills in critically evaluating and appreciating the importance of the accounting and finance function within organisations particularly in connection with business decision-making.

  Students will learn how to: prepare a set of essential financial statements for a business, prepare information for business planning - such as budgets, prepare information for decision-making using techniques such as cost, volume, profit analysis and investment appraisal techniques.

• EC1607 - Macroeconomic Principles

  This module provides students with a firm foundation in the principles of macroeconomics at the theoretical level, which will provide the basis for further core modules at level 2 and level 3. It aims to demonstrate the application of theory to current issues in macroeconomics.

• EC1602 - Mathematics for Economics and Finance

  This module is designed to provide students of all academic backgrounds with strong mathematical foundations necessary for further study in Economics, Finance and Accountancy. Students will strengthen their understanding of basic algebra and differential calculus and the way they are applied in Economics, Finance and Accountancy.

• EC1606 - Microeconomic Principles

  The aim of this module is to introduce students to core concepts, methods and techniques of modern microeconomics. The course prepares students for more advanced topics to be studied in following years.

• EC1605 - Statistics and Data Analysis

  This module is designed to build numerical and data analysis skills which are in high demand in industry. It aims to provide an understanding of key statistical concepts and methods, such as descriptive statistics, probability theory, inference, testing and sampling. Students will have the chance to develop hands-on expertise with analysing data sets and utilising software tools to draw meaningful insights from real-world data.

Compulsory

• EC2618 - Macroeconomics II

  The main aims of the module are to familiarise students with the assumptions, operation and predictions of the principal macroeconomic models. Enable students to understand current debate amongst Macroeconomists by examining the major theoretical controversies. And to explore policy implications relating to current macroeconomic performance.

• AF2605 - Management Accounting
• EC2617 - Microeconomics II

  The objective of the course is to provide students with insights from economic theory which are relevant to a variety of real world decisions. The emphasis is on applying microeconomics ideas to solve problems.

• MG2613 - Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting
• EC2A15 - Quantitative Methods

  The aim of the course is to provide students with a review of statistical methods applied in economic analysis and in the analysis of financial and accounting data, the theoretical skills needed to understand and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, and the practical skills needed to construct and estimate relevant models. Students will learn about and practice techniques in performing and discussing data analysis. 

Optional

• EC2609 - Company Law and Regulation

  This module aims to explore the nature and scope of the general legal system in the UK and its major laws related to business and companies, to provide a critical understanding of the legal framework within which companies operate, to investigate legal obligations and the effects of the law on key factors in relation to company formation, day-to-day administration and failure, and to develop knowledge and analytical skills on evaluation of issues related to obligation of companies and their directors.

• EC2612 - Introduction to Econometrics

  The aim of this module is to provide students with the theoretical skills needed to understand and analyse econometric studies and the practical skills needed to construct and estimate such models.

• EC2610 - Quantitative Methods

  The aim of the course is to provide students with a review of statistical methods applied in economic analysis, the theoretical skills needed to understand and analyse data and the practical skills needed to construct and estimate relevant models. Students will learn about and practice techniques in performing and discussing data analysis. This modules is recommended for students who wish to write a dissertation in Economics.

Compulsory

• MG3623 - Corporate Reporting

Optional

• AF3HHH - Applied Research in Accountancy

  The module is aimed to provide final-year undergraduates with the opportunity to provide evidence of their ability to independently pursue research in the area of accountancy chosen by them, with the assistance of, and the recommendation by, members of the Department. Students will be expected to develop their analytical ability and skills to conduct a general investigation into issues relating to accountancy. 

• EC3OOO - Applied Research in Economics, Banking and Finance

  The module aims to provide final-year undergraduates with the opportunity to provide evidence of their ability to independently pursue research in the area of the topics chosen by them, with the assistance of, and the recommendation by, members of the Department. Students will be expected to develop their analytical ability and skills to conduct a general investigation into issues relating to economics and finance.

• MG3620 - Auditing and Assurance

  To develop knowledge and understanding of the process of carrying out an audit or assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework.

• EC3FFF - International Money and Finance

  The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the key issues in International Money, International Macroeconomics, and International Finance.

• EC3DDD - Managerial and Industrial Economics

  This module introduces students to the latest theories on the organisation of the firms and industries. Practical examples will illustrate the role of each theory in current policy debates. The focus is on recent developments in the theory of oligopoly, including the study of cooperative and non-cooperative oligopoly behaviour based on game theory. In addition, the course covers some advanced topics in pricing and strategic behaviour. Case studies will indicate how and why industrial economics models are valuable tools for competition policy and antitrust activity.

• AF3FFF - Sustainability Accounting

  To develop knowledge and understanding of the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development, as they apply to the accountancy and auditing professions, and how they inform future accounting/auditing practice

• MG3621 - Taxation