How To Get A Degree In Accounting At Bournemouth University

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2 Webinar content Bournemouth University overview Accounting, Finance & Economics Department Our course portfolio Work placements Our research Bournemouth University International College Entry requirements Scholarships Support available Accommodation & Bournemouth Q & A

3 A Top University Awarded a Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education 91.2% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating* BU has over 17,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries Dedicated international support *Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2012/13

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5 Accounting, Finance & Economics Department The Accounting, Finance and Economics (AFE) Department has an expanding team of dynamic educators and researchers from countries around the world Courses are academically-led and geared to the professions We have long standing relationships with professional bodies, including JP Morgan, Santander and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment We set-up the Partners in Accounting & Finance scheme, which involves ten organisations with which particularly strong links exist.

6 Our course portfolio Our courses aim at providing: academic content geared to the professions a student-centred learning environment emphasis on intellectual achievement and employability real business experience through a 40- week work placement an international perspective: o o o o international staff international students international study opportunities units with an international focus

7 Our course portfolio September 2015 Accounting, Finance & Economics BA (Hons) Accounting & Business BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) Accounting & Law BA (Hons) Accounting & Taxation BA (Hons) Economics BA (Hons) Finance & Business Key facts 3 years full-time (or 4 years with an optional placement) September start Course fees UK/EU: 9,000 Non-EU: 13,000 Placement year fees: 790 BA (Hons) Finance & Economics

8 Common first year 6 units are taken by all students across the framework of courses All courses' first year units are the same, allowing you the flexibility to transfer to another pathway at the end of the first year. You are given advice on course choices for 2 nd year Delay your final choice of specialisation and keep your career options open, enabling you to make more informed choices.

9 Year 1 Semester 1 Introduction to Accounting Economics for Accounting & Finance Professional Studies & Quantitative Techniques Semester 2 Law for Accounting & Finance Business Management Basic Statistical Techniques

10 Optional work placement Our Accounting, Finance & Economics degrees offer an optional 40-week work placement. o o Help from experienced placements office staff with preparing CVs, covering letters and interview techniques Work experience will inform your final research project Many of our students secure permanent positions with their placement firm, to return upon graduation it may be viewed as a long interview New research ranks BU as Number 1 with regard to the proportion of students with relevant work experience upon graduation.

11 Where do students go on placement?

12 Study abroad options Enhance your CV by spending Semester 2 of the second year studying at an international partner institution Current partners in Australia, Canada and Europe Developing relationships in Japan, China, Indonesia and Thailand Various sources of funding available.

13 5-day conference Students may have the opportunity to attend the annual 5-day conference of the Association de Formations Européennes à la Compatibilité et à l Audit (AFECA), of which Bournemouth University is the only UK member This is a unique event at which students from various European universities work together on case studies and other forms of financial analysis techniques. It is extremely prestigious and has been funded by the European Union for twenty years.

14 Partners in Accounting & Finance

15 Exemptions from professional accounting bodies Association of Chartered Certified Accountants The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Association of International Accountants The Chartered Institute of Taxation

16 Maximum exemptions Accounting & Business Accounting & Finance* Accounting & Law Accounting & Tax* Finance & Business Finance & Economics ICAEW ACCA AIA CIMA * Eligible for the CFAB

17 CIOT recognition Accounting and Taxation graduates are eligible to proceed directly to the final exams of the CIOT without first qualifying as an accountant, lawyer or tax technician ONLY at BU

18 Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) We are proud to be one of a select number of UK universities that can offer its top performing Accounting and Taxation undergraduates the opportunity to obtain the ICAEW s Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) in their final year The CFAB is an internationally recognised professional qualification which will further boost your employability prospects.

19 Delivery & assessment Range of delivery methods, including lectures, seminars & guest lectures Professional focus balancing theory and practice Emphasis on Self-Managed Learning Wide range of assessment methods used including reports, presentations & examinations Combination of individual and group work.

20 Careers 91.2% of graduates are either in employment or further study 6 months after graduating* Accounting and professional service firms accounted for 22.2% of all graduate vacancies in ,000 is the average starting salary The most generous salaries in 2015 are those investment banking (median 45,000 and banking & finance firms (median 36,500) Employees in areas such as financial accounting can earn in excess of 100,000 per annum as their career develops. Figures from the students guide to the top placements and internship employers * Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2012/13

21 Recent Graduate jobs Accountant Auditor Associate Consultant Business Development Graduate Commercial Analyst Credit Risk Analyst Data Analyst Finance Analyst Finance Graduate Fraud Investigator Investment Analyst Junior Financial Manager Market Analyst Maths Teacher Mortgage Case Owner Operations Analyst Project Accountant Project Manager Tax Assistant Trust Assistant

22 Recent graduate employers

23 Real-world research Economic Modelling the impact on Namibia and the Government of Azerbaijan Reforming the tax systems of two jurisdictions Turks & Caicos Islands and Jersey Research is integral to all that we do at BU, all of our students being taught by people undertaking research and it feeding back into courses Professor Jens Holscher appeared on BBC South Today to discuss the outcome of the UK s 2014 budget

24 Bournemouth University International College Our courses Foundation Certificate International Year One in Business Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme

25 Entry requirements Appropriate entry requirements include: A-levels/BTECs High school leaving examinations considered to be of an equivalent level to Advanced Level examinations in the UK International or European Baccalaureate Junior College Diploma Foundation Certificate at Bournemouth University International College If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent. Please see our website for more details of our entry requirements.

26 What sort of applicant are we looking for? We want to recruit students, who are interested in identifying and solving financial and business problems have the ability to analyse and present financial information are motivated and enthusiastic self-starters are keen to develop a wide range of interpersonal skills and the have the ability to work in teams want to do something challenging, yet rewarding Good communication skillls e.g. report writing and presentating aspire one day to manage!

27 Scholarships UK students Academic Excellence Scholarship - 1,500 BU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - most promising applicant (Access to Higher Education qualifications) - worth 9,000 BU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - most promising applicant (BTEC qualifications) - worth 9,000 BU sports scholarship - up to 5,000 BU music scholarship - up to 1,000 EU students Academic Excellence Scholarship - 1,500 BU sports scholarship - up to 5,000 BU music scholarship - up to 1,000

28 Scholarships September 2015 Non-EU students BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (worth 1,500) BU Top-up degree Scholarship (worth 2,000) GREAT Bournemouth University Scholarship, India (worth 3,000) BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship most promising applicant (UG) (tuition fee waiver)

29 Support available Academic support Disability & Additional Learning Support Language Centre Library & Learning Support Study Support o Academic writing o Critical analysis o Exam and revision techniques o Presentations o Referencing o Avoiding plagiarism Dedicated International Student Support Specialist International Student Support Officer providing dedicated one to one Academic and Pastoral support both pre and post arrival at BU. Health and wellbeing Chaplaincy Counselling Medical Centre

30 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

31 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

32 Any questions? Find out more information: Meet BU in your country: /international Local contacts in your country: /representatives Online Seminars and Chats: /online-events Open Days: /opendays Contact askbu Tel: Visit: /askbu Fees and funding: /ug-funding Course information: /courses