BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting & Finance) (CMI)
Online, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: Arden's BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting & Finance) is an internationally recognized UK degree delivered fully online so you can study while working. Year one covers business fundamentals; later years focus on accounting and finance, including financial and cost accounting, risk management, corporate governance and operational planning. The degree is dually accredited by ACCA and CIMA; students get nine ACCA exemptions and free CIMA membership during study and for one year after graduation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as management accountant, financial analyst, auditor, cost accountant and financial accountant, applying skills in practice, industry and public sector services globally.
Our BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance) course offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary financial theories, delving into the decision-making processes of organizations in accounting and finance. In the initial academic year, you'll acquire a broad understanding of business management fundamentals, including personnel management and an overview of modern organizational dynamics. Subsequent years focus on honing essential accounting and finance competencies necessary for today's professional landscape.
Modules cover financial and cost accounting, risk management, corporate governance, and more, alongside practical applications of key skills and technologies. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with leading organizations and researchers, ensures exposure to cutting-edge advancements, equipping you with sought-after expertise to address current industry needs. By graduation, you'll possess not only specialized knowledge but also transferrable skills in operational planning, finance, and management theory, paving the way for a resilient and adaptable career trajectory.
Dual Accreditation
Arden's BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance) course is dually accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Arden's BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance) is awarded the maximum nine ACCA exemptions, which means that students who go on to study ACCA after graduation will start their studies at the appropriate level, studying only five ACCA papers out of the standard 14 that make up the ACCA qualification.
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is one of the most globally reputable organizations in professional accountancy. As an Arden student, you will have free CIMA membership for the duration of your course, and for one year post-graduation, which gives you access to discounted courses, free study and careers support, networking opportunities, and of course, professional recognition. You will also gain exemptions from CIMA at operational and certificate levels.
Level 4
- Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)
- Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
- Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)
- Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits)
- People Management (20 credits)
- Technology & Innovation (20 credits)
Level 5
- Data Analytics & Management (20 credits)
- Business Start-up (20 credits)
- Sales Management (20 credits)
- Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
- Financial Accounting (20 credits)
- Cost Accounting (20 credits)
Level 6
- Business Transformation (20 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
- Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics (20 credits)
- Independent Study (20 credits)
- Financial Management (20 credits)
- Business Risk Management (20 credits)
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Arden's Faculty of Business is a member institution of the Business Graduates Association, which means that Arden provides support for its students' professional growth.
