Finance and Accounting FdSc

This course is accredited by the University of Warwick

OVERVIEW
Finance and accounting professionals are vital to all functions of a business. If you aspire to become a certified accountant or want to work in the finance sector, our Finance and Accounting foundation degree will not only give you the essential tools to launch your career in the industry, but also a wealth of hands-on, practical experience that will put you ahead of the competition in the modern-day marketplace.

This accounting and finance course is about much more than just theory. You will be exposed to live and simulated trading in our state-of-the-art Financial Trading Suite – one of the biggest among all universities in the UK and the first to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal – giving you the chance to develop and demonstrate your practical skills alongside the knowledge you will gain. You will also have the chance to take on a paid 12-month work placement, gaining extensive real-world experience to give you the edge when you graduate.

Working in collaboration with professional bodies such as ACCA and CIMA, our Finance and Accounting course is designed to ensure you become a highly skilled graduate and can apply for exemptions from a range of professional exams in order to become a part or fully certified accountant.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Industry approved – Complete our course and you can apply for four CIMA exemptions, as well as other finance and accounting qualifications


- Practical application – Get to grips with the markets through live consultancy cases and simulated investing in our Financial Trading Suite, with support from our in-house trader


- Work placement – Gain further substantial real-world experience through the option of a paid 12-month placement (depending on eligibility – see more information below)


FACILITIES
Students on our accounting and finance courses at University College Birmingham enjoy a wealth of practical learning opportunities in our cutting-edge Financial Trading Suite. The facility features 21 workstations, two large wall screens and a scrolling ticker providing real-time global market information. Our suite is also the first university trading suite in the country to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal, offering unique benefits in using and sharing data.

If you want to set up your own business, our Enterprise Hive provides a wide range of start-up support, including incubation space, tailored mentoring from industry experts and networking opportunities.

ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Our Financial Trading Suite is powered by Infront Professional Terminal.

Our course enables you to apply for a range of exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) upon completion.

PLACEMENTS
Students on our FdSc Finance and Accounting course have the option of completing a paid 12-month work placement, providing they are progressing onto our final year Finance and Accounting Top-up course. You will not incur any tuition fees during the placement.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
• Retail banker



• Financial reporting analyst



• Assistant controller (financial)



• Financial coordinator



• Accounts receivable analyst



• Budget analyst



Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BSc (Hons) degree.


- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

Investing £300 million in its campuses, University College Birmingham is all about degrees that get you hired and practical support to get you through.

Its higher education qualifications are hands-on and shaped by the needs of industry, all taught by experienced industry experts across its seven campuses in the heart of Birmingham, a hub of business districts, nightlife, cultural attractions, parks and entertainment.

Some courses have a 2 Day Degree option, meaning you only have to be on-campus two consecutive days a week, freeing up the rest of the week for work, caring responsibilities and other commitments.

The university works with over 1,000 employers to benefit students, is accredited by top industry bodies and organisations, and is a centre for excellence across a range of subjects. As well as a £6,000 Cost of Living Allowance, it also offers Kick-Start funding of up to £800 a year to help pay for expenses such as uniform, food and drink.

Register your interest today and secure your place at University College Birmingham!