BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Key Facts

Awarded By

Duration

Three Years

Location

Colombo / Kandy

Overview

Finance and accounting are no longer just about taxation and the management of financial capital. This award will help students will discover finance and accounting underpin modern business enterprises. It will give students a deeper understanding of the crucial role of finance in organisational decision making and the pursuit of competitive advantage. Students will graduate with an entrepreneurial mindset and the contemporary financial and accounting skills required to survive and thrive in uncertain business environments. Through this degree, students will study the full spectrum of contemporary finance and business enterprise.

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degree

Teaching & Learning

The themes of (1) digital skills, (2) entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, (3) society, ethics and commmunity, (4) sustainability and climate change, and (5) research methods and inquiry are embedded throughout the curriculum.

There is a focus on employability throughout the three awards. The common modules in the first year cover careers talks, visits and guest speakers from industry along with the opportunity for students to take up a role within the team on live projects throughout their course. In the second year, students will develop their reflective practise when they are assessed on their employability skills that complement the business skills they have developed. In the final year, students will apply their skills whilst researching a topic in a ‘consultancy’ based module. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the development of their own business.

Throughout the course, assessments are usually case study based simulations or linked to real-life business challenges. There are numerous additional learning opportunities embedded into the curriculum which involve practical work and industry collaboration. For example, students will undertake a feasibility study and identify the potential for a new social enterprise by developing an entrepreneurial solution to address the social issue which has been identified. Students will also have the opportunity for consultancy work for a real-life organisation by working alongside the latter to identify and resolve an issue faced by the business.

Modules

Year 1

The Future of Work
Global Challenges
Data and Decision-Making
Risk and Reward
Balance of Power
Social Enterprise

Year 2

Taxation for Competitive Advantage
Audit and Forensic Accounting
Fintech and Digitisation
Entrepreneurial Finance
Finance and Value Creation
Sustainable Accounting

Year 3

Corporate Finance
Financial Narrative and Reporting
Consultancy Project or New Venture Creation
**Optional Module
**Optional Module

Optional Modules in Year 3: Innovative Change Management, Leadership Strategy & Social Impact, Entrepreneurial Strategy, Corporate Reputation, Work Placement, AI & Big Data, Psychology for Business

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:
A. GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
London, Cambridge or Edexcel : 3 D passes or
Any combination totaling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:

GCE Advanced Level Grade
(Sri Lankan/London/Cambridge/Edexcel)	A	B	C	D/S	E
Points	10	8	6	4	2

Or
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation
And
B. GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Pass (Grade 4) for English
Or

C. Equivalent qualifications

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the accelerated route are:
– GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, London, Cambridge or Edexcel) – 3 C passes and
– GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Pass (Grade 4) for English

You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.

Career Opportunities

Finance professionals are essential to the running of any business, regardless of industry. This degree will open up a wide range of career opportunities, whilst also providing a solid grounding for individuals wishing to start their own business or explore further study. With this degree, students may find themselves pursuing a career as a…

Fintech Manager
Investment Analyst
Financial Manager
Data Analyst
Sustainable Wealth Manager
Trust officer
Financial Advisor
Forensic Accountant

Special Remarks

Programme commencement is subject to management approval, for more Information please contact student admission counsellors.

Campus

Areas of study

Important Links

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.