Business Management and Accounting - BSc (Hons)
Learn to think critically about different aspects of management and develop your accounting know-how on our Business Management and Accounting BSc. Gain a skill set highly valued by employers so you can go on to a successful accountancy or management career in a variety of industries, at home and internationally.
UCAS code
- NN42
Duration of study
- 3 years / 4 years with international, placement or entrepreneurship year
Why study Business Management and Accounting at Keele University?
Professional Accreditation
This programme is accredited by;
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
This accreditation means you may gain exemptions from some of the above organisation's exam papers as you have already covered the specific content during the Business Management and Accounting BSc (Hons) programme.
Additional opportunities
There are a range of additional opportunities available when studying this course.
Please note, undertaking one may impact upon the availability of another.
Co-located with businesses
As a Keele Business School student, you will study alongside innovative companies that are based in the Business School building, a hub for fostering networks and linking with industry.
Internships, enterprise and knowledge exchange opportunities
Keele Business School is located at the heart of the Keele University Science & Innovation Park, one of the leading developments of its kind in the UK. The Park offers companies a business environment that provides an innovative research culture, combined with academic expertise and the University’s specialist resources, with a variety of opportunities for students to get involved, from internships, knowledge exchange partnerships, and student enterprise initiatives.
Academic expertise
Our staff in Keele Business School are active researchers in core areas such as accounting, finance, economics, human resource management, marketing and management. Their academic work will inform your learning, incorporating recent theories and current themes to open discussion in your subject area. There are professional support staff on hand to answer any queries you may have during your undergraduate studies at Keele.
Our academics in Keele Business School are multicultural and multinational, bringing an international aspect to the School’s teaching, research and business activities.
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"The variety of modules at Keele provided me with transferable skills that I can take into the workplace. When I came to an open day the staff were welcoming and explained to me in depth what would be covered when I started University. The school had a clear vision for their students and they made it clear that they would always be on hand to help."
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"The teaching and support provided by KBS is exceptional. All staff I have encountered are approachable, professional and have a genuine desire to see you succeed. This makes approaching complex topics and assignments much easier due to the knowledge that help is there if you need it."
Foundation year
Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.
This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.
Keele University is consistently ranked among the top universities for student satisfaction, and we have over 70 years' experience of teaching a foundation year to students. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support that you'd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.
The information within this page is for students wishing to start their studies in September. If you would like to start this course in January, please visit our January pages for further details.
Course Content
Our Foundation Year allows you to develop your critical thinking, academic reading, writing, and communication study skills along with subject-specific knowledge and skills which will be invaluable in your academic studies and beyond. Upon meeting the progression criteria and successfully completing our Foundation Year, you will automatically progress into your Keele undergraduate degree with the confidence that you have the skills, and knowledge needed to successfully complete your course.
This Foundation Year is a two-semester programme which provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the BA (Hons) Accounting and Business Management degree. For example, the Foundations of Business 1 module will help you to develop appropriate investigative skills in order to analyse financial information and make informed business decisions. Course content has been developed in collaboration with degree teaching teams, so that by the time you begin Year 1, you will be ready to excel at your studies, as the majority of our Foundation Year students do.
Find out more about the Keele Foundation Year, including information about teaching and assessment methods by visiting the Foundation Year homepage.
Module Summary
The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.
Semester One Modules
FYO-00247 | Foundations: Breaking the code - Understanding Academic Writing | 15 credits |
FYO-00249 | Foundations of Business 1 | 15 credits |
FYO-00251 | Foundations of Business 2 | 15 credits |
FYO-00253 | Foundations of Business | 15 credits |
Semester Two Modules
FYO-00255 | Advancing Business | 30 credits |
FYO-00271 | University Research Portfolio | 30 credits |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.
- Between 40-48 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level/level 3 qualification, or relevant work experience
AND
- GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C), or Level 2 Functional Skills
- IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subtests)
AND
- GCSE Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) or
- A Level 2 numeracy qualification such as Key Skills Application of Number Level 2 or Functional Skills Numeracy Level 2
How to Apply
Students will need to apply for BA (Hons) Accounting and Business Management with Foundation Year (UCAS code NN24) through UCAS at www.ucas.com
Direct Entry Students
If you already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office to enquire about direct entry onto this course.
Our International Foundation Year is delivered on campus through Keele University International College (KUIC). Find out more about the International Foundation Year options on the KUIC website.
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