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1 Undergraduate degree courses Accounting, Finance and Economics 2014 Entry These courses are for students who are new to the subject as well as those who have previously studied accounting, finance or economics. Many of the courses are professionally accredited and are designed to prepare you for a career in accountancy, finance, economics or business. Alongside developing your subject and industry knowledge you will also be able to develop transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. Faculty of Business and Law Business School

2 Accounting, Finance and Economics Welcome to the Business School Manchester is the UK s largest regional hub for financial and professional services. The Business School is equally well connected with the sector and enjoys long-standing links with employers and professional associations. Wealth of experience, depth of expertise We have been supporting industry and commerce in Manchester since Today there are over 350 staff in the Business School and, as part of the Faculty of Business and Law, we have strong links with 75 staff in Manchester Law School. Alongside their teaching duties, our academic staff undertake research, contribute to professional associations and maintain close professional links with employers. This ensures that your studies are informed by the latest research and we work with you to develop the skills employers expect to the industry standards they trust. Clare Guthrie I am the UG Programme Co-ordinator for Accounting and Finance. I mainly teach management accounting to our first year undergraduate students and it is great to see them progress to graduation. We really care about our students during their studies and we have a strong team of academics and support staff both within and outside of the department of Accounting, Finance and Economics to support you throughout your time here at MMU. Gavin Brown I am a qualified ICAEW accountant (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and MBA graduate from the University of Oxford. I also have previous industry experience in investment banking and as a hedge fund director in London. My current research interests focus on arbitrage, capital market efficiency and survivability. Haris Chaudhri The new 75 million Business School has allowed us to effectively deliver technology assisted learning, with an increased focus on practical aspects of accounting and finance using a combination of online and offline digital resources, not only to prepare graduates for the real world but to enhance their learning experience whilst at the University. Dr Dimitrios Syrrakos My research focuses on the Economics of the Euro-zone and International Monetary Relations. Current research projects include, Should Greece leave the Euro? Lessons from the Argentinean experience. I have been invited over 40 times as a featured Euro-zone commentator on media including BBC World News and BBC Radio 5. 2

3 Professional accreditation and recognition Many of our degree courses are accredited or approved by professional organisations. This independent endorsement reflects the work-focused nature of our courses and the practical skills that are integrated into your studies. For example, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance provides the maximum number of exemptions for ACCA and ICAEW and eight exemptions for CIMA. This ensures that if you sit your professional accounting exams with one of these organisations, you will have fewer papers to complete and can qualify in a much shorter time period. Working with UK and international employers We design and deliver bespoke training and management development programmes for employers. Companies trust and work with us because of our flexible approach and ability to adapt to their needs. For example, we have set up a tax academy with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that enables their staff to achieve bespoke qualifications in taxation. Dave Hartnett, the former Permanent Secretary for Tax, said, The tax academy will ensure that professional standards are raised in HMRC, with our people benefiting from faster and better access to the skills and knowledge they need. International perspective Economics, trade and finance operate outside geographical boundaries. As an international business school, we ensure that your studies develop your perspective so that you become aware of how issues and policy decisions can affect the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Selected degree courses also provide you with the opportunity to spend a year working abroad so you can experience the financial and business cultures of other countries, or to spend time studying at one of our 27 partner institutions in Europe, Australia, China or the USA. Achieving global standards We are committed to achieving the international standards for Business Schools set by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and have been accepted into membership by AACSB. Once accepted as a full member, AACSB accreditation will support our reputation for global recognition and will underpin how at MMU we approach the student experience, research, innovation and international activity. Responsible management and environmental sustainability Social responsibility, environmental sustainability and an appreciation of business ethics are qualities we look to develop and instil in all our students and graduates. We work with you to develop your capabilities so you can become a generator of sustainable value for business and society at large. We incorporate into our academic activities and curricula the values of global social responsibility and give you the opportunity to interact with managers of business corporations. This enables you to fully understand the challenges of meeting social and environmental responsibilities. Hub for business The Business School is more than an excellent teaching centre. It also has a role as a source of advice and help for businesses of all sizes. For example, the Centre for Enterprise has worked with 1,000 business people, improving their leadership, innovation and entrepreneur skills to support the drive for growth in the region. 3

4 Accounting, Finance and Economics Study environment Our magnificent 75 million teaching and research headquarters is designed to be one of the finest and most environmentally sustainable academic buildings in the UK. Teaching rooms The spacious lecture theatres and seminar rooms use state-of-the-art technology and enable our staff to deliver engaging and interactive classes. We utilise different room layouts to compliment different teaching styles from banked seating in formal lecture theatres to Harvard style seminar rooms. Study spaces Each floor has a variety of study spaces you can use throughout the day and evening. These include group study zones, social study spaces for project meetings, and quieter areas. 4

5 The student-run Accounting, Finance and Economics Society is the largest society at MMU (160 members and counting) and organises social and academic events throughout the year. IT facilities IT and printing facilities are provided in the technology suites. There are also laptop counters throughout the Business School for you to check your s on or plug your own laptop into. The MMU-WiFi network covers the whole building and the park outside so you can keep in touch wherever you are on campus. Comfort and convenience Food and drink The Hub Café and Hub Kitchen serve a range of drinks, snacks and meals. Both offer preferential prices for students. There is also seating in the catering atrium where you can enjoy food you ve brought from home. Lockers There are 500 coin-operated lockers in the building so that you can store some of your personal belongings whilst you are on campus. Rest rooms and showers Selected rest rooms on the ground floor have showers. They are particularly useful if you run or cycle to the Business School and want to freshen up before your lectures or if you need to get changed in the Business School before going to work. Library The Sir Kenneth Green All Saints University Library is next door to the Business School. It is open year-round and 24/7 at peak study and exam times. The Library stocks a large selection of books and provides access to a huge digital library with journals, e-books and research papers. Library staff run regular information skills training sessions to ensure you can locate, access and select the most appropriate resources from the wealth of material available. Campus life The Business School is at the heart of the All Saints Campus. When you are ready to take a break from your studies, the Students Union, Capitol Theatre and Holden Gallery are just a short walk away. Student Hub The Hub brings together our experienced advisory teams who are here to help you with accommodation, student finance, careers, placements and internships, Moodle (our web-based study environment) and accessing support if you have dyslexia or a disability. The International Office is also based in the Hub and provides a range of advice to European and overseas students from practical matters, such as opening a bank account in the UK, to specialist support on issues such as visas. Robyn Nicholls (far left) manages her economics studies alongside training with the Great Britain women s waterpolo squad. With her team mates, she trains at the Manchester Aquatics Centre, which is the GB squad s base and just across the road from campus. 5

6 Accounting, Finance and Economics Connecting you with employers Throughout your studies there are opportunities to build your profile in your chosen profession by gaining work experience, completing work-related assignments and developing your network of contacts. Meeting graduate employers Each term there is a packed schedule of employer visits to campus. Organised by the University s Careers and Employability Service, these presentations enable you to meet employers from different sectors who are actively recruiting graduates. This is your opportunity to find out more about the company, the vacancies they have available, and their application process. Mentor Match The Mentor Match scheme puts you in touch with a recent graduate or an experienced manager who is working in your chosen sector. They provide you with insider knowledge about their sector and share tips and advice to help you progress with your career. Guest lectures Each year we invite professionals to deliver guest lectures where they share their industry knowledge and insight with you. There is usually time before or after the lecture where you can talk to them as part of a small group or one-to-one. Volunteering The Business School has a dedicated Xchange website where you can search for voluntary work experience that enables you to work for a business, organisation or sports club and develop your skills in accounting and finance or apply your skills and knowledge to broader business management tasks. 6

7 Aldi, Bentley, Co-op, Tesco and Debenhams are just some of the employers that came on to campus last year to talk to students about graduate schemes and career opportunities. Part-time work Working part-time or during the holidays is a great way to get experience of working in different sectors and developing transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. The University s Careers and Employability Service has an interactive jobs board where you can find details of current part-time, graduate and voluntary vacancies. Jobs4Students is the University s own student temping agency and advertises paid opportunities to work on campus for the University. Each year we organise events where you can meet employers from the accounting and finance sector who are actively recruiting graduates. Placement year A placement year can be an excellent opportunity to acquire high quality work experience and structured on the-job training whilst earning a salary. There are also opportunities for you to undertake a placementbased project where you research a business issue for your employer. This project can count towards one of your final year units and reduces your workload in your final year. The placement must be a minimum of 36 weeks but it will usually last for 12 months and takes place after your second year of study. We have an award-winning placement team, who advertise vacancies and can help you find a placement. The team has over 25 years experience of matching students to employers. They advertise over 1,000 vacancies each year, organise an annual placement fair where you can meet employers who are actively recruiting placement students, deliver CV workshops, provide one-to-one advice, and will conduct a mock interview with you so you can practice your interview technique. The placement jobs market is competitive and it is your responsibility to be pro-active and apply for vacancies. We recommend that you start researching companies and opportunities during your first year and apply for positions at the start of your second year. Finding the right opportunity and the right position is important because if you are a good match to your placement, your employer could offer you a full-time position when you have graduated. 7

8 Accounting, Finance and Economics BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Accredited by the UK s leading professional bodies for accounting this degree enables you to acquire the skills and knowledge for a career in accounting, or to apply your financial aptitude to broader business management roles. Introduction The accountancy and finance sector offers a broad range of career choices. As well as the traditional accountancy roles of tax, audit, financial reporting and management accounting, professionals in this sector undertake broader business management and advice roles. This degree, which assumes no previous knowledge of accounting or finance, combines accountancy, finance and economics with business disciplines. Alongside the development of your accountancy knowledge, there is a strong focus on developing your management skills to ensure that when you graduate you have the full compliment of high-level skills that employers are looking for. For example, as well as learning how to write reports you will also have the opportunity to develop your presentation skills so that you are able to prepare well-researched business cases and financial reports and deliver your findings through persuasive, engaging presentations. If you choose the sandwich route, you can include a year s work experience as part of your course. All of our staff are professionally qualified and many fulfil advisory or examining roles with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). We are also an approved platinum learning provider for the ACCA. If you are looking to become a qualified chartered accountant, this course can give you a good head start. Both the full-time and sandwich routes provide the maximum number of exemptions for ACCA and ICAEW and exemptions for CIMA. This ensures that you will have fewer professional exams to sit once you have graduated and you will qualify in a much shorter time period. Special Features Successful completion of this degree enables you to claim the maximum exemption of all nine Foundation papers of the ACCA, nine papers from CIMA or the maximum exemption of eight papers for ICAEW. Currently, we offer a range of professional and postgraduate programmes that enable you to complete your ACCA or CIMA examinations. This degree is also accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). Graduates can apply for full membership of the AAT after completing the Level 4 Diploma Case Study Unit and working full-time for one year. As a full member you will have access to CPD programmes, networking events, professional guidance and you may use the letters MAAT after your name. This degree is accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) and provides exemption from the AIA s Foundation Level and Professional. Level 1 papers. The degree enjoys a good reputation within professional circles and is well regarded by employers. Staff are student-focused and have developed innovative teaching techniques involving the use of Moodle, podcasting and videos. 8

9 Course content Each year you study four, 30-credit units: Year 1 Financial Accounting Financial Decision Making Business Maths and Economics Financial Environment, Services and Ethics Year 2 Compliance Internal Systems Plus two from: Corporate Finance and Tax 1 Law Business Environment Placement A minimum of 36 weeks paid work experience Final Year Contemporary Corporate Reporting Plus three from: Strategic Management Accounting Corporate Finance and Tax 2 Audit Tax We regularly check the content of our courses and adapt them to ensure they prepare our students for graduate careers. Consequently the information provided here may change. All updates are posted to: mmu.ac.uk/10563 Further Information Entry requirements: page 19 Fees and funding: page 21 UCAS codes and how to apply: page 22 Meet Alex Lawson, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Alex completed his placement year with Gazprom at their head office in Manchester. I was a finance intern and was part of the fast-paced Finance team, who are responsible for all financial processes and reports. The department consists of accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit risk and credit control sections that each have their own goals and targets set to deliver the best possible financial results for GM&T Retail. I was based in the accounts payable section, which was a team of 6, including myself. By being part of a small team, I got to know my colleagues very well and we worked very efficiently and effectively. My tasks included liaising with customers and energy brokers, checking that gas/electricity energy consumption was correct on purchase invoices, allocating supplier payments and inputting invoices onto SAGE 200 and SAP. I received extensive training on using SAP. When I first started I never expected that I would be given as much responsibility within my department as I have been. This shows the trust and confidence the team has in everyone s ability to do their job efficiently. 9

10 Title Accounting, Finance and Economics BA (Hons) Banking and Finance This degree has been developed to meet the demand from professional associations and employers for qualified graduates who understand finance and have the high-level interpersonal skills this sector requires. Introduction The financial services sector is very diverse and encompasses: banking; corporate and personal finance and investment (shares, bonds, pensions, property portfolios); wealth management; credit and risk management; financial planning; regulation and ethics; accounting; and economics. By working in this sector you are involved in managing other people s money and assets. This can be in a direct way, for example, you could be working for the investment arm of one of the UK s high street banks or you may be advising individual clients about how to invest their money. To build a successful career, you need to combine an expert knowledge of the sector and its specialist products with excellent inter-personal skills. Communication skills are particularly important because you will be spending a large proportion of your day working with, and for, people. This is also a sector where trust and professional reputations are very important. This degree, which assumes no prior knowledge of the industry, is designed to develop your highlevel transferable skills and to equip you with the knowledge and understanding needed to succeed in this sector. Your studies cover all the key areas of finance including: banking, insurance, finance, risk management, ethics, accounting and economics. Special Features This degree is accredited by the Financial Services Authority and the Institute of Financial Planning and provides exemption from selected professional exams. When you graduate you will have a sector recognised qualification. All of the accounting and finance staff teaching on our programmes are professionally qualified, with many maintaining close links with the professional bodies through examination and consultancy. Students from the Business School have won the UK University Challenge set by 7 Investment Management and the Institute of Financial Planning for 5 years in a row. 10

11 This degree programme, plus the commitment that Manchester Metropolitan University has made to connecting with the profession, will ensure that students are given the best opportunity to obtain really good jobs in the Financial Planning profession. Nick Cann, CEO of the Institute of Financial Planning Course content Each year you study four, 30-credit units: Year 1 Financial Accounting Financial Decision Making Business Maths and Economics Financial Environment, Services and Ethics Year 2 Personal Finance and Personal Tax Corporate Finance and Tax Investment Principles and Risk Retail Banking Placement A minimum of 36 weeks paid work experience Final Year Integrated Financial Planning Financial Markets Institutions and Instruments Risk Management in Banking and Insurance Wealth Management We regularly check the content of our courses and adapt them to ensure they prepare our students for graduate careers. Consequently the information provided here may change. All updates are posted to: mmu.ac.uk/10629 Further Information Entry requirements: page 19 Fees and funding: page 21 UCAS codes and how to apply: page 22 I believe that the Financial Services degree course has had an immensely positive outcome on the direction and success of the career path that I have taken. The course enabled me to gain a thorough insight into a wide range of financial areas and gave me a really good platform upon which to build my career. Chris Nichols 11

12 Title Accounting, Finance and Economics BA (Hons) Finance NEW COURSE This is an exciting new degree designed to develop your financial skills and prepare you for the challenges faced in the changing world of professional finance. Introduction This degree focuses on the finance of a business and the financial management of that business. It assumes no prior knowledge of finance but by the end of year two you will have developed considerable understanding of finance, enabling you to take up a placement in year three, should you choose this option. During the first year of the course, in common with our other undergraduate Accounting and Finance degrees, you will gain a broad understanding of finance and this will form the basis on which you build knowledge in subsequent years. The second year will concentrate on developing and deepening your accounting knowledge and will begin to allow you to strengthen your specialist financial skills. This will incorporate both the individual and corporate aspects of finance and the law that underpins these areas. You will continue to develop your finance knowledge in the final year by incorporating Corporate Finance. There will be the opportunity for you to choose three options, allowing you to gain a thorough understanding of International Finance and the Financial Markets, or to widen your knowledge by studying subjects such as Risk management. Special Features Our BA (Hons) in Finance provides a wide platform from which you can develop your finance career, specialising in areas of interest to you or that are most appropriate for your chosen career. The degree is designed to allow you to gain a broad understanding of finance or to specialise in one particular area. This is a new course but our aim is to gain the maximum number of exemptions from professional bodies, as with our established accounting and finance courses. All of the accounting and finance staff teaching on the programmes are professionally qualified, many having a considerable level of practical experience in finance, prior to teaching. 12

13 Course content Each year you will study four, 30 credit units: Year 1 Financial Accounting Financial Decision Making Business, Maths and Economics Financial Environment, Services and Ethics Year 2 Financial Reporting and Compliance Corporate Finance and Tax 1 Investment Principles and Investment Planning Law Placement A minimum of 36 weeks paid work experience Final Year Corporate Finance and Tax 2 Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3 We regularly check the content of our courses and adapt them to ensure they prepare our students for graduate careers. Consequently, the information provided here may change. All updates will be posted to mmu.ac.uk. Further Information Entry requirements: page 19 Fees and funding: page 21 UCAS codes and how to apply: page 22 Our BA (Hons) in Finance provides a wide platform from which you can develop your finance career, specialising in areas of interest to you or that are most appropriate for your chosen career. 13

14 BA/BSc (Hons) Economics As an economist you will examine the choices that individuals, companies and governments have to make between competing alternatives that may be subject to strict time constraints and limited resources. Introduction Economics is about evaluating and comparing the costs and benefits of different courses of action. By studying economics you become aware of the factors, that influence and determine how governments, companies, financial institutions and individuals invest and allocate their money and resources. You will also be introduced to, and become familiar with, the economic principles, theories and models that are used to guide the decision making process. We have more than thirty years experience of teaching economics and this degree provides a thorough grounding in the subject and enables you to pursue your own areas of interest within the subject. The skills you develop through the course are highly valued by employers and include analytical thinking, problem solving, the ability to extract essential information from complex issues, and high-level communication skills. This degree offers two awards BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons). Initially, all students are enrolled on the BA (Hons) award and your first year covers a range of economics and quantitative economic skills. You start to specialise in the second year through your choice of optional units, choosing the quantitative units if you wish to progress to the BSc. At the start of the final year, subject to your marks and unit choices, you can choose to remain on the BA (Hons) or transfer to the BSc (Hons). Special Features This degree enables you to study for a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Economics: BA (Hons) Economics provides the broadest range of options from different economic specialisms. Topics may include: quantitative skills; statistical applications for business planning and forecasting; studies of economic policy; financial economics; and the European Union. BSc (Hons) Economics enables you to focus on quantitative skills and the units reinforce and extend the applied statistical knowledge you developed in the first year. In the final year of your course you will be able to specialise in one of four pathways, giving you the opportunity to reflect your interests in your studies. Our staff are research active and they integrate their findings into their undergraduate teaching. This ensures that your studies have a strong theoretical underpinning which is informed by the latest developments. Staff are student focused and have developed innovative teaching methods including Moodle the University s virtual learning environment podcasting and videos. Economists in the Business School have been undertaking research with staff from the Department of Sociology to investigate the costs of crime and assessing alternative approaches to criminal justice that could reduce re-offending rates and be more cost-effective. 14

15 Title Accounting, Finance and Economics I work at KPMG doing Public Sector Audit. One aspect of my time at Manchester Metropolitan University that I definitely benefited from was my summer placement between my second and third year. I worked for the Department of Work and Pensions in Sheffield as an Economist through the Government Economic Service scheme. The experience really helped me in my third year because I was aware that what I was learning was being applied to policy decisions in the 'real world'. Vicky Venables, BSc (Hons) Economics graduate Course content Each year you study four, 30-credit units Year 1 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles Foundation of Quantitative Analysis in Economics and Business Development of Global Capitalism Year 2 Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics Two Optional Units. The units you choose will determine if you progress to the final year of the BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) and which pathway you follow. Placement A minimum of 36 weeks' paid work experience Final Year BA (Hons) Economics Economic Applications and Practice Advanced Economic Theory Two Optional Units Final Year BSc (Hons) Economics You will have a choice of four pathways: Economics Political Economy Policy Business Each pathway will comprise of two core units and two optional units Further Information Entry requirements: page 19 Fees and funding: page 21 UCAS codes and how to apply: page 22 Please note that we do not accept direct applications to the BSc degree. Instead, you must apply for a place on the BA (Hons) Economics and there are options to transfer to the BSc as you progress through the course. We regularly check the content of our courses and adapt them to ensure they prepare our students for graduate careers. Consequently the information provided here may change. All updates are posted to: mmu.ac.uk/

16 Joint Honours in Economics BA (Hons) Economics and Finance BA (Hons) Economics and Banking BA (Hons) Economics and International Business Introduction Our Joint Honours courses enable you to combine two subjects from economics and finance, thus developing your knowledge and skills of different disciplines, in parallel. This will place you in a strong position to make informed career choices about the jobs you would like to apply for when you graduate. It will also demonstrate to employers that you have both specialist knowledge of selected subjects and a broader awareness of the other functions. There are strong links between our Single Honours and Joint Honours degrees as many of the units (modules) are taught on both courses. Consequently, you will develop a good network of friends and contacts across a range of courses in the Business School and you will be taught and advised by our professionally-qualified and research-active staff. If you choose the placement route, you will undertake a minimum of 36 weeks work experience as part of the course. This takes place after your second year of study and enables you to work for an employer, apply your studies to real-life business situations and add some very valuable work experience to your CV. Course content Each year you will study four units typically two units from each subject in your Joint Honours degree. Detailed information will be available on our eprospectus, There are more Joint Honours courses available from the Business School and details are available in our Business and Management and Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations brochures. Further Information Entry requirements: page 19 Fees and funding: page 21 UCAS codes and how to apply: page 22 16

17 Title Accounting, Finance and Economics BA (Hons) Professional Accounting This part-time programme, developed in partnership with AAT and ICAEW, is for students and professionals who want to become chartered accountants. part-time degree Introduction This programme has been designed for people who are in employment either in a finance or accountancy role or in another sector and would like to become an accountant. Further Information For more information about entry requirements, fees and how to apply, please see Classes are delivered as day-release and the pace of learning is measured - each undergraduate stage is delivered over four academic terms (15 months). You always gain a qualification when you complete a stage and there are opportunities to take a study break and re-join the programme if your circumstances change. You join the programme at a level that is appropriate to your current qualifications and experience. For example, if you have just completed your A-levels or AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3, you would start studying for the AAT Diploma Level 4. The qualifications available are: AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4 ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) BA (Hons) Professional Accounting If you continue your studies to master s level you can also study for: ACA from ICAEW MSc Professional Accounting 17

18 Accounting, Finance and Economics Foundation Year The Foundation Year enables you to gain the skills for your chosen degree course. Each year we accept hundreds of students from a range of traditional and non-traditional backgrounds who have the ability to study at university level, but don t have the UCAS tariff points to enter directly onto an honours degree. The inclusive nature of the programme is reflected in the entry requirements and you may find yourself studying alongside students with BTEC, NVQ, A Level and other Level 3 qualifications, or students with relevant work experience. The content of the Foundation Year is designed to ensure that you progress directly onto Year 1 of the linked honours degree with confidence. Since the Foundation Year is an integral part of a specific degree course, you apply for either a four year full-time course (Foundation Year + three year Honours degree) or a five year course (Foundation year + three year Honours degree and a placement year). The Foundation Degrees for this subject area are: BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (foundation) UCAS code N423 BA (Hons) Economics (foundation) UCAS code M102 BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (foundation) Entry requirements The typical minimum entry requirements for a degree that includes a Foundation Year are 160 UCAS tariff points. The points must come from one, or a combination of, the following qualifications: BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma, CACHE Level 3 Diploma Vocational qualifications at Level 3, or example NVQ A levels (not AS) Alternatively, if you have other qualifications that are not included in the UCAS tariff (see we are happy to consider the suitability of these qualifications. You will also need to have at least a grade D or above (or an acceptable alternative) in GCSE English language and mathematics. If you have not had the opportunity to gain the qualifications to support your application, you may still apply to be considered for the Foundation Programme. EU and international students If English is not your first language, you will also need to have IELTS 5.5 (or an equivalent English language qualification) with at least 5.0 in all components. You will be placed on our Foundation Year International Route, which provides additional English language, study skills and tutor support through the English and Academic Practice Unit. 18

19 Accounting, Finance and Economics Entry requirements When considering your application, we assess your aptitude for the subject as well as your general ability in English and mathematics. Offers are based on predicted or actual results for your current or most recent course of study. Qualifications We accept many different UK, European and international qualifications. To provide a benchmark, we show our minimum typical entry requirements using some of the most common qualifications taken by students in England. If you are studying in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland and your qualifications are not listed here, please check to compare your predicted or actual grades to the information provided below. You can also contact our admissions team for further information adm.businessandlaw@mmu.ac.uk If you have studied outside the UK, please see to compare the qualifications in your country to those studied in England. 19

20 BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) Finance BA/BSc (Hons) Economics BA (Hons) Banking and Finance BA (Hons) Economics and Finance BA (Hons) Economics and Banking BA (Hons) Economics and International Business Subject Entry Requirements Mathematics English Language One of the following, or an acceptable alternative: UCAS tariff points, with a minimum of 260 at A2, or acceptable alternatives (e.g. BTEC National Extended Diploma at Level 3 Grades DMM). An Access to HE Diploma will be considered. 15 Level 3 credits at Merit required. GCSE grade C in Mathematics. Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics also accepted. One of the following, or an acceptable alternative: GCSE grade C in English Language. Level 2 Functional Skills English IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each unit TOEFL IBT 79 Professional Accounting All applications are considered individually and you are advised to contact us to discuss your current qualifications and work experience. Mathematics All of our degree courses have units that require some basic mathematical skills. Consequently, we check your level 2 exam results, for example GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. English language All students need to provide evidence of their English language ability. For many UK students we look at your level 2 exam results for example GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills English. The Business School s annual summer schools develop both your English language skills and your business knowledge. Changes to entry requirements The information provided here is correct at the time of press. The University regularly reviews its entry requirements and they can change. The most current information is posted to the eprospectus, If English is not your first language, we consider a range of qualifications, including IETLS and TOEFL. For more information and scores, see english-language-requirements If you need some support with your English language skills, you can attend one of our highly regarded English courses. The University s British Council accredited English Language Centre offers a number of different pre-sessional English language courses. mmu.ac.uk/efl 20

21 Tuition fees and financial support We passionately believe that going to university is a real investment in your future. If you wish to follow a professional or vocational career then going to university remains the best and most direct way of achieving this. UK/EU students There is a system of loans and grants available to assist students going to university. Your fees can be paid for by applying for a tuition fee loan and you will not have to pay any fees upfront. You do not have to start making repayments on student loans until the April after you graduate and only then if you are earning over 21,000. The tuition fee for the full-time and placement degree courses in this brochure for 2014 entry will be 9,000. The cost of placement years for 2016/17 is still to be determined but as a guide, the placement fee for 2014/15 will be 680 and has historically increased by around 2.5% each year. This is subject to change, so please check to determine the exact fee before you start your placement year. Further information about fees, funding support and the University s 4,000 student support package for new, full-time, first year undergraduates whose household income is up to and including 25,000 is available from Foundation Year The Foundation Year tuition fee for UK/EU students is 3,465 (a different fee applies for international students). When progressing from the Foundation Year onto the degree course the tuition fee increases to be in line with that charged for the Honours degree. Foundation Year students are treated the same as any other undergraduate and are able to apply for tuition fee loans, student maintenance loans and maintenance grants for the full duration of the course. Visit for up-todate information. BA (Hons) Professional Accounting A different fee structure applies to this part-time course. Please see the website for more information. International students The tuition fees for students who do not qualify for UK or European Union (EU) status is 10,250 (2014 entry). There are a number of organisations that award scholarships to international students. Many of these scholarships are awarded a year in advance so you are advised to start your research at least 18 months before you plan to start your course. In addition, the University has a limited number of partial scholarships which are made through the Vice- Chancellor International Scholarships scheme. Please see scholarships for more information. 21

22 Accounting, Finance and Economics Visit us We hold open days in June and October each year. Coming to an open day gives you a feel for the University and you can find out about our courses and attend subject and general talks. You can speak to tutors and current students about courses and ask any questions you may have. You can also join a campus tour to see the halls of residence and campus facilities. Details of forthcoming events can be found at If you are offered a place on one of our degrees, you will be invited to attend an applicant visit day in the Spring. The visit day enables you to find out more about the Business School, see our study facilities and meet tutors and current students. How to apply Full-time students If you are planning to study full-time you should apply through UCAS. Please submit your application online at Please contact UCAS applicant helpline on if you have any queries or problems using the online application system. Please note we do not accept direct applications to BSc (Hons) Economics. Instead, you must apply for a place on BA (Hons) Economics and there are options to transfer to the BSc as you progress through the course. UCAS codes Manchester Metropolitan University M40 BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Full-time (3 years) N420 Placement (4 years) NN34 Foundation Year - see page 20 BA (Hons) Finance Full-time (3 years) Placement (4 years) Overseas Study (4 years) UCAS codes to be published on online prospectus BA (Hons) Economics Full-time (3 years) Foundation Year - see page 20 L100 BA (Hons) Banking and Finance Full-time (3 years) N341 Placement (4 years) N342 BA (Hons) Economics and Finance (Joint Honours) Full-time (3 years) Placement (4 years) Overseas Study (4 years) UCAS codes to be published on online prospectus BA (Hons) Economics and Banking (Joint Honours) Full-time (3 years) Placement (4 years) Overseas Study (4 years) UCAS codes to be published on online prospectus BA (Hons) Economics and International Business (Joint Honours) Full-time (3 years) Placement (4 years) Overseas Study (4 years) UCAS codes to be published on online prospectus Part-time students If you are planning to study part-time you should apply using the University s direct application form, which can be downloaded from ate/apply 22

23 Other courses available from the Business School: Business and Management BA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Business Management (Part-time) BSc (Hons) Business Technology BSc (Hons) ibusiness BA (Hons) International Business Management BA (Hons) Business and Finance (Joint Honours) BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Business (Joint Honours) BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Marketing (Joint Honours) BA (Hons) Business (Top-up) BA (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management or Marketing (Top-up) BA (Hons) International Business (Top-up) MBusiness (Integrated Degree and Masters) MHuman Resource Management (Integrated Degree and Masters) Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Management BA (Hons) Business and Marketing (Joint Honours) BA (Hons) Marketing Management BA (Hons) Public Relations and Marketing BA (Hons) Retailing Sport Management and Marketing BA (Hons) Sports Management BA (Hons) Sports Marketing Management Combined Honours BA (Hons) Business/Economics BA (Hons) Business Economics/International Business BA (Hons) Business Enterprise/ Human Resource Management BA (Hons) Business Enterprise/Marketing BA (Hons) Digital Media/Marketing BA (Hons) Economics/Politics BA (Hons) International Business/Marketing There are other Combined Honours options available, please see

24 Further information Business School Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Campus Oxford Road Manchester M15 6BH You can find further information and a list of frequently asked questions at Find out about the Mission, Vision and Values of the Business School at This information is correct at time of going to press. For terms and conditions applicable to the provision of the University s educational services please refer to the prospectus. June JP This publication is available in alternative formats. Please telephone +44 (0)