BSc Management (Accounting & Finance) with Industrial/Professional Experience
About this course
BSc Management (Accounting & Finance) with Industrial/Professional Experience, a management degree focusing on business principles with a specialisation in accounting and finance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. The four-year programme includes a compulsory industrial placement year in the penultimate year. The first year covers foundational subjects through Economic Principles : Microeconomics, Principles of Marketing, Financial Decision Making M, and Fundamentals of Financial Reporting. The second year introduces core topics via Intermediate Management Accounting and Foundations of Finance B, alongside optional choices such as Investment Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, and Consumer Behaviour. Final year students select from a wide range of advanced options including Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting and Regulation, International Finance, Financial Derivatives, and Advanced Corporate Finance, with the option to complete a Consultancy Project or Dissertation.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 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 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 & Finance) with Industrial/Professional Experience 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 & Finance) with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester?
90% 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 & Finance) with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Management (Accounting & Finance) with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. 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 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Management (Accounting & Finance) with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Management (Accounting & Finance) with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.