Accounting and Management

Year 1

You will further develop your knowledge and understanding by undertaking modules relating to accounting, auditing, finance and management areas. You will also have the opportunity to build your business creativity through exploring how to generate and develop viable commercial ideas in the Business Ideas and Opportunities module. You will work in teams, develop your creativity skills and showcase your ideas at a Trade Fair held on campus.

Year 2

There is a choice of routes allowing you to tailor your study to your own interests and career aspirations. Both routes study compulsory modules in Financial and Management Accounting, Corporate Ethics, Business Strategy and Business and Innovation. Route B also provides the opportunity to undertake a significant piece of independent research in the form of a thesis. The grade that you achieve in each module this year determines your honours classification.

Learning Methods

Each term has a block of 12 weeks of teaching and you will study 3 or 4 modules per term. Each module normally has approximately 3 hours of class teaching per week. While there are variations between modules, most consist of a lecture delivered to the entire class supported by tutorials delivered to smaller groups. Your course resources will be available on CampusMoodle, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and will enhance your learning experience and keep you up-to-date with coursework and assignments.

How long is a BA (Hons) Accounting and Management course?

The duration of the Accounting and Management degree is 2 years.

Activity Summary

Year 2

• Lectures - 90 - 280 students per group, Route A  8 - 10 hours per week, Route B 8 - 10 hours per week in term 1, 4 - 5 hours per week  in term 2
• Tutorials - 25 - 40 students per group, Route A 4 hours per week, Route B 3 hours per week

Independent Study

In addition to lectures and tutorials you will spend approximately 25 hours per week outside of class working on your own.  For example undertaking prescribed reading, preparing answers to tutorial assignments or researching and writing course assignments.

Staff delivering on this course

Academic staff who teach on this course have worked in a range of professional backgrounds, are ‘business-connected’ and use professional networks and their academic research to ensure teaching is professionally relevant and cutting edge. Accounting modules are delivered by professionally qualified accounting academics. This course has strong links with industry, employers and professional bodies, providing you with a unique combination of academic and professional understanding.

Many of our staff have either achieved Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or are working towards this.  This is a professional recognition of lecturer practice, impact and leadership in teaching and learning.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed each year:

Year 1

• 5 written exams, typically for 2-3 hours
• 1 written assignment, including essay
• 2 class tests
• 1 individual presentation
• 1 group presentation and report

Year 2

Route A

• 4 written exams, typically for 2-3 hours
• 6 written assignments, including essays

Route B

• 3 written exams, typically for 2-3 hours
• 4 written assignments, including essays
• 1 thesis

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

Online Learning & Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

• Academic writing
• Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
• Maths and statistics
• English language
• Information technology support

Library Support

The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.

Job Prospects

This course will prepare you for a wide range of careers in areas of business management or accountancy. You may aspire to a career within the field of management, making use of the practical business and creativity skills developed on this course. Alternatively you may wish to pursue a career in Accounting or Finance by undertaking a professional qualification.

Is studying Accounting and management a good career choice?

Previous Accounting graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following careers:

• Audit Assistant - auditing clients and financial statements
• Graduate Trainee Auditor
• Assistant Accountant - processing invoices and compliance testing
• Associate Assurance Auditor

What is needed for a BA (Hons) Accounting and Management degree?

Entry into Stage 1 of the course will be for those who have completed an HND in Accounting.

Alternative Qualifications

Equivalent overseas qualifications and some access programmes may be considered.

Applicants from Partner Colleges

An HND in Accounting from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 1.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.