BSc Management (Accounting and Finance)
About this course
BSc in Business and Management and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete a final-year dissertation or live consultancy project with external organisations.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
- Foundation course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economic Principles : Microeconomics
- Principles of Marketing
- Financial Decision Making M
- Fundamentals of Financial Reporting
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- Academic and Career Development
- Case Studies in Professional Management
- Introduction to Work Psychology
- Quantitative Methods for Business and Management
- Introduction to Management and Organisation Studies
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Foundations of Finance B
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Consumer Behaviour
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Financial Reporting and Accountability
- Managing Projects
- Creativity, Design & Entrepreneurship
- Globalization & Employment
- Marketing Management in a Digital Age
- Operations Management and Strategy
- International Business
- Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
- Marketing Communications in the Digital Age
- Personnel Selection and Talent Management
- Sustainable Business
- Economic Analysis I: Firm Market and the Economy
- Foundations of Strategy and Innovation
- Business Data Analytics
- Business Law 1: Common Law and Common Business Liabilities
- Business Law 2: Control, Compliance & the Corporate Conscience
- American Society and Economy
- Research Methodology
- Exploring Enterprise
- Business Data Analytics
- Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting and Regulation
- International Finance
- Share Prices and Accounting Information
- Financial Derivatives
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Accountability and Auditing
- Digital Transformation in Accounting
- Consultancy Project
- Empirical Finance
- Corporate Governance in Context
- Financial Engineering
- Corporate Contracting and Managerial Behaviour
- Financial Analysis of Corporate Performance
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Business Decision Analytics
- Marketing Strategy
- Services Marketing Management
- Retail Marketing
- Dissertation
- Marketing and Society
- Equality and Fairness at Work
- Wicked Problems: Clumsy Solutions - Leadership in Healthcare
- Financial Trading and Market Microstructure
- Comparative Industrial Relations
- Economic Analysis II: Corporate Development, Growth and Strategy
- Human Resource Strategy and Practice
- Innovation and Markets
- Digital Economy: Platforms, AI and The Business
- International and Comparative Human Resource Management
- International Competitiveness and Innovation
- Advanced International Business
- Applied Practical Investing
- Supply Chain Management: Logistics and Purchasing
- Sustainable Business in Society
- Entrepreneurship and Venturing
- FinTech Revolution: The Digital Transformation of Financial Services
- Leadership and Success at Work
- Advanced Strategic Management
- Advanced Technology Enterprise
- Interdisciplinary Sustainable Development
- Enterprise Feasibility
- Developing Business Ideas
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Management (Accounting and Finance) at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £49,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Management studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Management (Accounting and Finance) at University of Manchester?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Management (Accounting and Finance) at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is BSc Management (Accounting and Finance) at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Management (Accounting and Finance) at University of Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.