MAN-30095 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

N/A

Barred Combinations

N/A

Description for 2025/26

There is an opportunity to study towards, and gain, a certificate of competence from a recognised accounting platform (example: Sage). The module explores other relevant growing areas of technology used in the accounting profession allowing the modern day accountant to better support and contribute to business.

To introduce an increased level of accounting focused technology into accounting studies to reflect the growth of technology in the accounting profession and the business environment. The completion of this module will result in a further independent qualification demonstrating competence in the use of a recognised accounting IT platform.

Intended Learning Outcomes

navigate a recognised accounting IT platform, this will be achieved through the completion of an online accounting qualification provided by an external service provider (Sage or other equivalent) with a pass grade at assessment.: 1
appraise a range of contemporary IT platforms and technologies utilised by the modern accountant. Study may include: cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain.: 2
recognise the impact technology has / is having / will have on the accounting profession and the business world.: 2
identify the risks involved with increased reliance on technology.: 2

Study hours

Lecture / class teaching 12 hours
Workshop support (accounting platform) 12 hours
Private study 126 hour (to include reading, engagement with exercises, independent research and revision)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment