BA Honours Accounting and Finance Middlesex University Dubai

You will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting and finance and learn to understand management concepts within an international business context. BA Honours Accounting and Finance is the ideal first step to becoming a qualified accountant.

Why Study BA Honours Accounting and Finance

• The degree is tailored so that students receive the highest possible number of exemptions from the professional body examinations including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
• We cover the costs of students to join the ACCA’s Accelerate and CIMA University Schemes which gives graduating students associated membership of both bodies, offering a further reduction in professional exam fees and access to professional body employability and academic resources and networking.
• A unique programme combining accounting and finance knowledge and skills.
• As well as theoretical knowledge, the programme includes the use of Sage to develop additional employment skills.
• Middlesex Accountancy and Finance graduates progress into careers with a wide range of prestigious organisations, including KPMG and Deloitte and Touché.
• Internship opportunities available through the Careers and Employability Service.
• Option to transfer to London campus.*

* Subject to prevailing UK visa regulations

Mode of Study Options: It is expected that by September 2021 we will have In-person classes and these could be supported by an online element. It is too early to commit to a 100% Online at present as it will depend on the Health & Safety situation and KHDA permissions. We can say at present that if the Health & Safety situation warrants it there could be a 100% online along with in-person classes.

The Financial Modeling Institute

Middlesex University Dubai is an Academic Partner of The Financial Modeling Institute (FMI). FMI is dedicated to excellence in Financial Modeling and globally recognized certifications and conducts rigorous financial modelling exams that truly test the proficiency of a candidate’s financial modelling skills.

Students of Middlesex University Dubai can benefit from a 40% discount towards certification for Level 1: Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM). Students have the opportunity to attend networking and webinar events.

FMI certifications are a gateway to becoming a member of a global network of financial modelling leaders who have demonstrated mastery of real-world, applied financial modelling expertise. The FMI certifications are ideal for all finance, accounting, investment, insurance, and other business professionals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to interact with finance professionals in discourse sessions and guest lectures.
• Information session with accounting and finance professional bodies on campus.
• Get maximum exemptions from ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.
• Opportunity to start ACCA while studying.
• ACCA Accelerate scheme offers a further reduction in exam fee.
• Opportunity to gain SAGE CIMA certification in Year 1.
• We cover the cost for you to become CIMA Student Members.
• Opportunity to learn accounting and finance software to enhance employability.

Teaching

Classes are held at our Dubai Knowledge Park campus from Sunday to Thursday between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm. Additional sessions may be scheduled over the weekend or holiday periods and you should expect to receive notice of these in advance.

You will be actively involved in a range of learning, teaching and assessment approach as part of your programme. These approaches ensure that you are involved and engaged by placing you at the centre of your own learning. You will be required to actively participate in learning activities and engagement with your fellow students, both individually and collaboratively. Faculty increasingly use existing and emerging technologies and your programme will be facilitated using a variety of media and online tools (My Learning on UniHub, podcasts, wikis, etc.) which will allow you access to a diverse range of online resources and learning materials. By engaging in e-learning you will also be developing skills of which are essential for your learning and highly valued by employers. Such skills including flexibility, communication, IT skills and teamwork.

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Programme Content

In Year 1 you will learn to use CIMA Sage accounting software and gain an official CIMA Sage user’s certificate. Middlesex was the first university in the UK to provide certified CIMA Sage training. From the second year onwards you will choose from an extensive range of modules that explore the broader business environment and gain an understanding of the pivotal role of accounting in the success of organisations across the globe. You will develop transferable skills to support you in your career journeys, such as advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving. You will learn how to work effectively in teams as both a leader and collaborator and become a confident communicator both written and verbally, ensuring you can communicate effectively in a business environment.

There are six compulsory modules in the first year. These modules are designed to give a solid grounding in the subject and bring all students to a standard level of competence to pursue further study in the subject.

In the second year, you will study three compulsory modules: two are designed to enhance your capabilities in areas of financial accounting and management accounting while the third is Business Law.

The financial and management accounting module that you study in year two depends on the grade achieved in year one. You need to get a grade 8 or above in Financial/Management Accounting (ACC1110/ACC1115) to study the exemptions bearing Advanced Financial /Management Accounting (ACC2120/ACC2125) respectively otherwise you will study Applied Financial/Management Accounting (ACC2810/ACC2820). You will choose one optional module.

In the final year, you will study four compulsory modules designed to advance skills and knowledge appropriate to the graduate level. You will choose one optional module.

In the second and third years, you are required to devote more time to ethics, governance and controversial accounting principles. You will study accounting rules and apply accounting skills. There is more emphasis on discussion, critical evaluation, reflection and anticipation of likely future developments.

Module and programme information is indicative and may be subject to change.

Note: Both core and optional modules are constantly updated and under review. As with most academic programmes, please remember that it is possible that a module may not be offered in any particular year, for instance, because too few students opt for it. Middlesex University reserves the right to vary or withdraw any course or module.

Year 1

• Financial Accounting (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Management Accounting (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Corporate Responsibility and Ethics (15 Credits) - Compulsory
• Financial Business Environment (15 Credits) - Compulsory
• Accounting Information Systems (15 Credits) - Compulsory
• Financial Data Analysis (15 Credits) - Compulsory

Year 2

• Applied Management Accounting OR Advanced Management Accounting (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Applied Financial Accounting OR Advanced Financial Accounting (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Business Law (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Operations Management (30 Credits) - Optional
• Personal Financial Behaviour (30 Credits) - Optional
• Financial Project Management (30 Credits) - Optional
• Financial Mathematics (30 Credits) - Optional

Year 3

• Corporate Finance (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Ethics and Sustainability (15 Credits) - Compulsory
• Taxation (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Accounting Theory (15 Credits) - Compulsory
• Investment Analysis (30 Credits) - Optional
• Advanced Financial Data Analysis (30 Credits) - Optional
• Corporate Accountability (30 Credits) - Optional
• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (30 Credits) - Optional
• Authentic Leadership Development (30 Credits) - Optional
• Audit and Assurance (30 Credits) - Optional

An Accounting and Finance degree opens the doors to a range of careers, many with excellent progression and competitive salaries. You can also pursue a career as a professional accountant following accreditation.

Middlesex Accounting and Finance graduates progress into careers with a wide range of prestigious organisations in the following roles: Trainee Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Audit Trainee, Financial Risk Analyst, Finance Assistant, Credit Controller, etc.