Undergraduate Accounting programmes

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2 5 reasons why You ll be taught by award winning* lecturers who are passionate about their subject and have a wealth of professional experience and innovative teaching methods. They ll inspire you with a first class learning experience that s guaranteed to bring the subject of accountancy to life. *RUSU Gold Star award for Best Lecturer You ll have access to an unparalleled depth and breadth of industry knowledge and practical experience as many of our lecturers are Chartered Accountants themselves and have worked in practice before becoming academics. This will give you the ideal foundations for a successful career in accountancy or finance. You ll be able to gain exemptions from many professional accounting exams, depending on your chosen course. Our BA Accounting & Business degree in partnership with PwC and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) gives you exemptions from 12 out of 15 of the ICAEW exams required to become a Chartered Accountant. Other degrees offer up to eight exemptions from ICAEW and other institutes (ACCA and CIMA) professional exams. You ll join a supportive and vibrant community and become part of a thriving, happy and dynamic student population. You ll benefit from our fantastic campus and state-of-the-art business school and have the opportunity to build strong working relationships with our friendly and approachable lecturers, who are genuinely interested in you as an individual. You ll leave us with excellent job prospects. BA Accounting & Business graduates who achieve a 2:1 and impress on their work placements are offered a permanent job with PwC upon graduation. All our accounting degrees embed the transferable skills that are essential to securing a work placement with a prestigious accountancy firm, which often leads to a graduate job. We aim to give you the tools to continue your successful university career throughout your working life.

3 Welcome Welcome to Henley Business School at the University of Reading we re delighted that you are considering a degree programme with us. International, distinctive and engaging in every sense, Henley Business School has an enviable reputation for developing outstanding business professionals and leaders. Our beautiful campus is also a great place to live, study and enjoy an exciting student life and we think that makes for a winning combination that we re proud of. At Henley we have a focused and specialised approach to teaching, learning and research that gives our students the opportunity to stand out when applying for jobs. What s more, we have an enviable reputation as one of only 57 business schools in the world to hold triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US awarding bodies. Studying accountancy at Henley will give you unrivalled links with the industry and excellent employment prospects once you graduate. All our programmes are shaped and enhanced by our strong links with the big four, other accounting and professional service firms and relevant professional bodies. These include PwC and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) who are both partners on our flagship BA Accounting & Business programme. You ll also have the chance to get real practical experience while taking your degree as all our programmes give you the opportunity to undertake paid work placements. Many of our students go on to get a job with their work placement company, or you could find a role in banking, finance, management accountancy, the civil service, sales and marketing, retailing or other service industries. If you choose to take your degree with us you ll enjoy studying in a friendly and stimulating environment that will offer you a wealth of experiences and opportunities. In particular we will give you an excellent preparation for the world of work. You ll be able to study independently, as well as part of a team, and have the chance to learn from guest speakers from a wide range of organisations. Like many Henley graduates, we expect you to go on to work for a leading employer either in the UK or internationally. You ll become a member of our global alumni network of more than 60,000 alumni in 150 countries, many of whom hold senior management positions. Membership offers invaluable opportunities for networking and continuing education and helps you to remain up to date with news and events across the School. To experience all that Henley has to offer why not join us at an upcoming Undergraduate Open Day? You ll have the chance to find out more about our courses and explore our parkland campus and facilities with your family and friends. We re confident that you ll love it here and look forward to meeting you. Elaine Darby Programme Area Director, Undergraduate Accounting Henley Business School Undergraduate degree programmes 3

4 BA Accounting & Business The Flying Start degree programme The innovative and challenging Flying Start degree programme is designed to accelerate your route into employment, and your progress towards a professional accountancy qualification. Developed in partnership with PwC and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), it offers an exceptional blend of academic rigour, professional accreditation and real-world practical experience. About the Programme This is one of the fastest degree routes to becoming a Chartered Accountant in the UK. Over the four years of the Flying Start Programme you will gain a strong foundation in business and accountancy theory and complete a significant proportion of the work experience and technical study requirements needed to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. In addition to a degree from a top business school, graduates who achieve a 2:1 and impress on their work placements are offered a permanent job with PwC upon graduation. Year 1 In the first year you will study alongside other students at Henley Business School in keeping with the traditional university experience. You will gain a thorough grounding in fundamental aspects of accounting, business, ethics and law. Placements in years 2-4 In the second and third years you will combine academic study with paid professional work placements at PwC, lasting weeks each. Your fourth year will include a final work placement of weeks. Over the course of the three placements you can expect to earn a competitive salary, offsetting a significant proportion of your tuition fees or living costs. During your placements, you ll join one of PwC s Assurance teams. You ll be supported by a network that includes staff from the University and PwC including a dedicated People Manager and support from previous graduates of the degree programme who will know exactly how you re feeling. Before you start each placement you ll receive an induction and dedicated training so you ll be fully up to speed on what you ll be doing. You ll build strong networks, make lasting friendships and work with some truly inspiring people all contributing to the growth and success of your career and the organisation as a whole. Our qualification partners PwC is the UK s leading professional services organisation. It has been voted The Times Top Graduate Employer for the last 10 years and the UK s Accountancy Employer of Choice for 15 years. The ICAEW is a world-leading professional membership organisation that promotes, develops and supports over 140,000 chartered accountants worldwide. 4 Undergraduate degree programmes

5 Programme content Year 1 Assurance, governance & ethics General introduction to law Introduction to accounting Introduction to business & finance Introduction to management accounting Introduction to business law + one optional module Year 2 Accounting work placement (1) Audit & assurance Financial accounting Management information Principles of taxation Year 3 Accounting work placement (2) Financial management Financial accounting & reporting Taxation compliance Professional & business ethics Year 4 Accounting work placement (3) Contemporary issues in business & accounting Business tax planning Business strategy for accountants The course offers relevant technical knowledge and the opportunity to gain exemptions from professional accountancy exams. It is delivered by a team of enthusiastic, industryexperienced lecturers who are always willing to go the extra mile to support you in any way they can. Key facts UCAS code: NN41 Duration: 4 years full time including 3 paid work placements with PwC Accreditation: Upon graduation you will have completed all 12 professional stage modules of the ICAEW ACA qualification. You may then complete 3 advanced stage modules and the remainder of your approved training to gain the professional ACA qualification and become a fully qualified member of the ICAEW Entry requirements: GCSE: Mathematics at grade A, English at grade B or above A Level: AAB from 3 A Levels International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma and achieve 35 points Please note that in addition to meeting the School s standard entry requirements you will be required to complete a supplementary application form and may be invited to attend an assessment centre, run in conjunction with PwC Please see the How to apply page for further information Ben Francis, BA Accounting & Business Undergraduate degree programmes 5

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7 BSc Accounting & Economics This degree programme focuses on the broad areas of accounting and economics and is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of responsible and professional managerial roles in both the public and private sectors. About the programme At Henley Business School, we teach you the language of business. We focus on providing an understanding of finance to enable you to be successful in the business world. The accountancy element of the programme covers the core areas of financial reporting, management accounting, and business finance, and will enable you to develop detailed knowledge, critical understanding and a range of technical application skills. The economics element of the programme is designed to introduce you to and develop your understanding of economic theories, through the progressive study of the core theory and application of micro and macroeconomics. In your third year you have the opportunity to complete a one-year work placement, which will provide a valuable opportunity to apply and further develop your knowledge and skills. This experience will also enhance your CV and future graduate employment prospects and help you to build a professional network. The final year of the programme is designed to build on the professional and practical knowledge you have already acquired by offering a range of core and optional modules that will enable you to tailor your degree towards your own interests and aims. This means you will graduate with enhanced knowledge, professional and technical skills, and a heightened sense of commercial awareness that will be immediately transferable to the business environment. Programme content Year 1 Introductory maths for economics Introductory quantitative methods in economics & business Introductory macroeconomics Introductory microeconomics Either Introductory financial accounting (A + B), Introduction to management accounting and Business synthesis Or Introduction to accounting and Introduction to management accounting Year 2 Business finance International corporate financial reporting Intermediate macroeconomics Intermediate microeconomics Management accounting Management skills Year 3 Paid work placement (one year, full time) Students who have completed two years of study, and for whom a work placement is unsuitable, can progress directly into the third (final) year of study and convert this into a three-year degree programme Year 4 At least two of: Advanced business finance Advanced international financial reporting Advanced management accounting + up to four optional modules Key facts UCAS code: LN14 Duration: 4 years full time including a 1 year paid work placement, or 3 years full time Accreditation: Graduates can apply for exemptions and/or credit for prior learning from the professional accounting bodies Entry requirements: GCSE: Mathematics and English grade B or above A Level: AAB from 3 A Levels. Must include AS Level Mathematics grade C or above International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma and achieve 35 points Please see the How to apply page for further information The School provided me with a stepping-stone to future career success and I would fully recommend the experience. James Dixon, Outsourcing Specialist, Ericsson UK Undergraduate degree programmes 7

8 BSc Accounting & Finance This degree programme is designed for students who wish to specialise in the area of accounting and finance. It will be of particular interest if you are considering a career with a more financial orientation. About the programme The study of accounting and finance will progress through this programme, so that you obtain a critical grasp of core theory, knowledge and application of these disciplines. You will also develop extensive professional skills. This study is grounded in a wider understanding of the commercial environment including markets, marketing and business strategy, and business ethics. In the third year you will have the opportunity to undertake a one-year work placement, which will provide a valuable opportunity to apply and further develop your knowledge and skills. This experience will significantly enhance your CV and future graduate employment prospects and help you to build a professional network. The final year of the programme is designed to build on the professional and practical knowledge you have already acquired by offering a range of core and optional modules that will enable you to tailor your degree towards your own interests and aims. This means you will graduate with enhanced knowledge, professional and technical skills, and a heightened sense of commercial awareness that will be immediately transferable to the business environment. Programme content Year 1 Introductory securities & markets Introductory finance/trading simulation 1 Introduction to quantitative techniques for business & finance Either Introduction to accounting and Introduction to management accounting Or Introduction to financial accounting (A + B), Introduction to management accounting, Business synthesis and Introduction to business & finance Year 2 Corporate finance International corporate financial reporting Management accounting Management skills Portfolio management + two optional modules Year 3 Paid work placement (one year, full time) Students who have completed two years of study, and for whom a work placement is unsuitable, can progress directly into the third (final) year of study and convert this into a three-year degree programme Year 4 Advanced international financial reporting Advanced management accounting Derivative securities/trading simulation 3 Management of risk + two optional modules Key facts UCAS code: NN34 (4 years), NN43 (3 years) Duration: 4 years full time including a 1 year paid work placement, or 3 years full time Accreditation: Graduates can apply for exemptions and/or credit for prior learning from the professional accounting bodies Entry requirements: GCSE: Mathematics and English grade B or above A Level: AAB from 3 A Levels. Must include AS Level Mathematics grade B or above International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma and achieve 35 points Please see the How to apply page for further information 8 Undergraduate degree programmes

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10 BA Accounting & Management This degree programme focuses on the broad areas of accounting and management, with an international emphasis. You can also achieve a significant amount of credit for prior learning with respect to the ICAEW s Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications. About the programme This programme combines two key areas of business practice to provide students with a firm grounding for a variety of careers including accountancy, banking, retail, marketing and the civil service. You will gain a range of professional and technical skills, and a heightened sense of commercial awareness that will be immediately transferable to the business environment. The accountancy element covers the core areas of financial reporting, management accounting, and business finance, and will enable you to develop detailed knowledge, critical understanding and a range of technical application skills. This is complemented by the management aspects of the programme, which explore the factors, both internal and external to an organisation, that impact on its success. You will continue to study the core areas of accounting in your second and final years, while the management element will enable you to tailor your degree towards your own interests by exploring areas such as marketing, organisational behaviour, strategy, information systems, human resource management, entrepreneurship and ethics. In your third year you have the opportunity to complete a one-year work placement, providing a valuable opportunity to apply and further develop your knowledge and skills. This experience will also enhance your CV and future graduate employment prospects and help you to build a professional network. Programme content Year 1 Introduction to business & finance Either Introductory financial accounting (A+B), Introduction to management accounting and Business synthesis Or Introduction to accounting and Introduction to management accounting + three optional modules Year 2 Business finance International corporate financial reporting Management accounting Management skills + two optional modules Year 3 Paid work placement (one year, full time) Students who have completed two years of study, and for whom a work placement is unsuitable, can progress directly into the third (final) year of study and convert this into a three-year degree programme Year 4 At least two of: Advanced business finance Advanced international financial reporting Advanced management accounting + up to four optional modules Key facts UCAS code: NN42 (4 years), NN24 (3 years) Duration: 4 years full time including a 1 year paid work placement, or 3 years full time Accreditation: Graduates can apply for exemptions and/or credit for prior learning from the professional accounting bodies Entry requirements: GCSE: Mathematics and English grade B or above A Level: AAB from 3 A Levels International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma and achieve 35 points Please see the How to apply page for further information I decided a degree in accounting and management would give me a wider perspective of businesses in general. I was aware that I would need some work experience in order to apply for a graduate job and it gave me the opportunity to decide if Assurance was right for me. I was offered a graduate job without any additional interviews. Laura Brown, Assurance, PwC 10 Undergraduate degree programmes

11 How to apply Competition for places on our undergraduate degree programmes is strong, so we advise that you apply as early as possible. If you have any questions at any stage of your application, please don t hesitate to contact us. UCAS All applications, whether you are from the UK, EU or overseas, should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Please apply online using the University of Reading s UCAS code, READG R12. You should aim to submit your completed application between 1 September and 15 January for admission in October of that year. We don t normally interview individual applicants, so please ensure that your UCAS application features appropriate information highlighting your academic and extracurricular achievements. A strong personal statement is also essential. This should demonstrate an informed interest in the degree programme you have applied for, explain why you have chosen a particular programme, provide examples of your past achievements and reflect on how you will use and further develop your knowledge and skills throughout your time at university. Applicants for BA Accounting & Business, please note that in addition to meeting the School s standard entry requirements you will be required to complete a supplementary application form and may be invited to attend an assessment centre, run in conjunction with PwC. International students Henley Business School is home to a diverse and inclusive international community. Last year the University of Reading welcomed over 5,000 international students from 140 countries, building on its history of providing international education which dates back over 100 years. The University s International Office provides support and advice to students including pre-departure briefings, an airport meet and greet service, welcome events and an orientation programme, and specialist advice on matters ranging from student finance to accommodation. Academic entry requirements Entry requirements vary depending on your chosen degree programme but generally you are expected to achieve grades AAB from 3 A Levels (excluding General Studies and Key Skills). Please see individual programmes for any GCSE requirements. Unless otherwise stated, applicants completing the International Baccalaureate must pass the Diploma and achieve 35 points. Please see the information on each of our degree programmes for specific entry requirements. We also welcome applicants with equivalent UK and international qualifications. Further information UCAS For enquiries about applying through UCAS International Office For enquiries from students outside the EU and information on where you can meet us [email protected] Undergraduate degree programmes 11

12 Undergraduate degree programmes at Henley Business School For more information, please contact: Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading, RG6 6UD United Kingdom Tel +44 (0) HenleyBusinessSchool HenleyBSchool company/henley-business-school EFMD This brochure is correct at the time of going to print (2014). Henley Business School reserves the right to amend any aspects of this information. For the latest information please see our website. HEN_2493UGA APR14