BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
This programme is delivered by British Management University, in Tashkent. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by ÎÞÂëȺ½». Successful graduates receive awards from both universities.
The Bachelor of Science (with Honours) in Accounting and Finance is an applied degree programme. Upon completion of this programme, students will be able to find employment locally at both private and public companies in financial and non-financial sectors of the economy, or continue their education or start careers abroad. The programme is aligned with ACCA qualification requirements, and students get support in their preparation for ACCA exams while studying.
Programme details
Title:Ìý BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
: 10
Mode of delivery: face-to-face, full-time
Duration: three years (fast track), following a foundation year
Language of delivery: English
Approval
First approved:Ìý May 2023
Most recent approval:Ìý May 2023
External accreditation or recognition: none
Programme structure
Year 1 (SCQF Levels 7,8) – common for both programmes
|
Module name |
Credits |
Semester |
SCQF Level |
|
Principles of Microeconomics |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
Introduction to Accounting |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
Introduction to Finance |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
Elective General Education (see the list below) |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
Principles of Macroeconomics |
20 |
Two |
7 |
|
Business and Technology |
20 |
Two |
7 |
|
Financial Accounting |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Elective General Education modules (not all options will be offered every semester) |
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|
Globalisation |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
English Literature |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
Introduction to Philosophy |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
Career and Personal Development |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
Introduction to Programming with Python |
20 |
One |
7 |
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Year 2 (SCQF Levels 8, 9)
|
Module name |
Credits |
Semester |
SCQF Level |
|
Corporate and Business Law |
20 |
One |
8 |
|
Business Communications |
20 |
One |
8 |
|
Management Accounting |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Business Information Systems |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Business Ethics and Professional Standards |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Financial Management |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Elective (from other degree programmes) |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
|
Financial Reporting |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
BSc (Hons) in Banking and Finance |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
|
Banks and Other Financial Intermediaries |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Elective modules |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
|
Data Analysis with Advanced Excel |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Human Resource Management |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Communication in Teams |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Introduction to Communications and PR |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Introduction to Sustainability |
20 |
Two |
8 |
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Year 3 (SCQF Levels 9,10)
|
Module name |
Credits |
Semester |
SCQF level |
|
Dissertation OR Project |
40 |
One + Two |
10 |
|
Elective (from other degree programmes) |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Corporate Strategy |
20 |
Two |
10 |
|
Elective (from other degree programmes) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
|
Strategic Management Accounting |
20 |
Two |
10 |
|
International Taxation |
20 |
One |
10 |
|
Audit and Assurance |
20 |
One |
10 |
|
BSc (Hons) in Banking and Finance |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
|
Valuation and Securities Analysis |
20 |
One |
10 |
|
Derivatives and Risk Management in Banking |
20 |
One |
10 |
|
International Financial Management and Banking |
20 |
Two |
10 |
|
Elective modules |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
|
Entrepreneurship |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Foundations of Project Management |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Data Visualization with Tableau |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Banks and Other Financial Intermediaries (for BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance only) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Financial Reporting (for BSc (Hons) in Banking and Finance only) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Global Business and Sustainability |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Principles of Supply Chain Management |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Organisational Behaviour |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Environmental Economics |
20 |
Two |
9 |
Key features
Placements - not applicable
Professional registration - not applicable
Any other important points:
- Students must normally complete a Foundation year first.
- 480 credits are delivered over three years. Students may not take more than 160 credits in a year.Ìý
Admission criteria
Admission to the BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance and BSc (Hons) in Banking and Finance is primarily gained through completion of the One-year Foundation Programme developed in collaboration with the University of Reading.
Admission Requirements for the Foundation Programme
To enter the Foundation Programme, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
- be 17 years of age or older by December 31 in the year of registration;
- present a Certificate of Secondary Education approved by the Ministry of Education of Uzbekistan ;
- present a valid certificate of an IELTS test (International English Language Testing System) or equivalent with the overall mark of 5.5 or above.
Admission Requirements for the BSc Programmes
General Requirements
Applicants must also satisfy one of the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the BMU Foundation programme or equivalent International Foundation programme;
- Successful completion of the first year of an undergraduate degree course at a recognised higher education establishment; or
- Any other equivalent qualification allowing entry to a UK higher education undergraduate course (e.g., International Baccalaureate).
English language requirement
Applicants must have one of the following:
- An IELTS score of 6.0 or another English Language Test recognised by BMU; or
- Completed their secondary education through the medium of English and gained grade C or above in GCSE English or its equivalent; or
- Successfully completed an appropriate International Foundation programme with a pass in an academic English module or equivalent.
Mathematics proficiency requirement
Applicants must hold:
- GCSE pass in Mathematics or equivalent;
In addition to the above,Ìýapplicants must also have one of the following:ÌýÌý
- Pass in Quantitative Methods I module on BMU Foundation Programme or equivalent; or
- Pass in BMU Mathematics Entrance Exam
Age requirement
- Applicants must be 18 years of age by the 31st of December of the academic year applied for.
