Do you want to gain professional skills highly valued by employers Study on this Business Management and Accounting BA and you will learn to think critically about different aspects of management, develop your accounting know-how and attain transferable skills that you can take forward into diverse accountancy or management careers.Are you intrigued by how accounting can drive strategic business decision-making Study Business Management and Accounting BA and you'll explore core elements of business with a focus on accounting to support the development of the essential academic and professional skills you’ll need to launch your career.As you discover how organisations operate, you will examine themes such as marketing, human resource management, leadership and strategy. In accounting you’ll acquire sought-after skills in both financial and management accounting and progress to utilise these in the essential field of auditing and assurance. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to embrace cutting-edge technologies such as automation and artificial intelligence, so you’re well prepared for today’s dynamic business world.Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world.Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways.The business and accounting intelligence, along with transferable skills attained in this programme, will equip you with the potential to pursue diverse career opportunities in jobs such as financial analyst, management consultant, accountant, auditor, and corporate strategist. Employers seek graduates who can hit the ground running and are prepared for the challenges they’ll encounter in their careers. Through this programme, you’ll enhance your critical thinking, communication skills, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and benefit from our Professional and Academic Development Programme, which will boost your personal and professional growth.You will have gained the knowledge to allow you to go on to jobs including:Chartered AccountantChartered Certified AccountantChartered Public Finance AccountantChartered Management AccountantManagement ConsultantSales ExecutiveLogistics ManagerOperational ResearcherFoundation yearStudying a Foundation Year, for whatever reason, offers an alternative route to Keele, and provides a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree. That extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge and, perhaps most importantly, build your confidence.Duration of study3 years or 4 years with international, placement or entrepreneurship year
