Year 1 – Level 4
Business Practice Explored Compulsory
Introduction to Accounting and Finance Compulsory
Introduction to Economics Compulsory
Numerical Skills for Finance and Economics Compulsory

Year 2 – Level 5
Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation Compulsory
Data Analysis for Finance and Economics Compulsory
Management Accounting Compulsory
Personal Development and Employability Compulsory
Social and Environmental Reporting Compulsory
Financial Markets: Theory and Practice Optional
Taxation [UK] Optional

Year 3 – Level 6
Audit and Assurance Compulsory
Financial Management Compulsory
Financial Reporting Compulsory
Specialist Project Unit (Accounting, Finance and Economics) Compulsory

The assessment strategy on this course is bounded to a large degree by PSRB requirements, thus, unseen tests and examinations dominate the types of assessment employed on the course. However, their format and type vary from online objective tests to written multi-task examinations. Compulsory and objective questions will be used to encourage you to study across the breadth of the syllabus, whereas the multi-task questions will assess your ability to simultaneously, assimilate a wide range of information, apply and justify your choice of several ideas and concepts to make informed decisions or recommendations.

Accounting and finance is not only about numbers and the manipulation of numbers, rather, it is a systematic way of preparing, reporting, presenting and analysing financial data to inform business or investment decisions. You will develop a number of transferable skills including the ability to present your findings, both verbally and in writing, in a professional, clear and concise manner. Written reports are designed in a way that promotes critical thinking as you move up the stages of the course; from knowledge, comprehension and simple explanations in the early stages to application, analysis, appraisal and synthesis as you get closer to graduation.

In your final capstone (specialist project) unit, you will be required to produce an individual and independent piece of work which will place demands on your academic judgement and integrity whilst being the most challenging but yet enjoyable and rewarding experience you will encounter.

The University of Bedfordshire fee will be directly payable to the university on the given deadline which will be communicated to the student in the Acceptance Letter when the student successfully secures a place in the programme. The fee will be due annually for the duration of the degree.

IVY fee will be charged on a semester-wise basis. There will be two semesters in one academic year, starting in January and September of each year. Contact the admissions team at your nearest IVY campus:

Rawalpindi Phone Number +92 323 9599 955
Islamabad Phone Number +92 301 5999 321
Lahore Phone Number +92 321 4264 748
Faisalabad Phone Number +92 309 5555 459

We have a limited number of scholarships which we offer to different students on the basis of the categories they fall into. Fee waivers are offered on first-come-first-serve basis. Please access the Scholarship Policy and Form for further details.

As a graduate from Accounting and Finance courses, you will be able to work with a range of organisation varying from accountancy, banking, financial management, corporate governance and management consultancy. This degree opens the doors to range of careers, majority of them with excellent progression and competitive salaries such as junior Financial Analyst, Trainee Accountant, Audit Trainee, Finance Assistant, Credit Controller and Pay-roll Assistant. The course is also aligned with ACCA and attracts maximum exemption from the ACCA which is a leading professional accountancy qualification.

By covering a breadth of topics, you’ll have your pick as to which career path to choose upon graduating. Whilst studying you will develop skills including:

Analysis and evaluation of financial data.
Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
A solid understanding of business environments and financial management.
The ability to work independently and within a team.

As a graduate of this accounting and finance degree, you’ll be prepared to enter a variety of business, financial and accounting roles. Candidates equipped with a solid understanding of business management, financial knowledge and accounting skills are highly valued and sought after by many employers, meaning there are a variety of job roles you might want to consider, such as:

Accountant
Finance Analyst
Financial Manager
Actuarial Analyst
Investment Banker
Broker
Tax Advisor

On completing this course, you are well-placed to develop your academic knowledge by pursuing the following:

Post-graduate study, for example Taught Masters courses in, Accounting and Finance, Global Finance, Business and Management, and Project Management
Professional courses, for example: CMI, CIPD, CIM, ACCA, CIMA, APM
PGCE Applied Business
Research degrees

The programme is taught using face-to-face learning. Students will have access to IVY resources as well as University of Bedfordshire BREO/VLE to complete their studies/modules. Support will be provided by local and link tutors at IVY and UOB.