BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting with Placement Year Bachelor's degree at Brunel University of London

This module is designed to provide students of all academic backgrounds with strong mathematical foundations necessary for further study in Economics, Finance and Accountancy. Students will strengthen their understanding of basic algebra and differential calculus and the way they are applied in Economics, Finance and Accountancy.

This module aims to give students an understanding of the roles and functions of financial markets and an awareness of the financial system, in order to provide a necessary basis for further study.

This module is designed to build numerical and data analysis skills which are in high demand in industry. It aims to provide an understanding of key statistical concepts and methods, such as descriptive statistics, probability theory, inference, testing and sampling. Students will have the chance to develop hands-on expertise with analysing data sets and utilising software tools to draw meaningful insights from real-world data.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to core concepts, methods and techniques of modern microeconomics. The course prepares students for more advanced topics to be studied in following years.

This module provides students with a firm foundation in the principles of macroeconomics at the theoretical level, which will provide the basis for further core modules at level 2 and level 3. It aims to demonstrate the application of theory to current issues in macroeconomics.

The module introduces students to the essential concepts of accounting and financial management. As the foundation of all other accounting modules, you will study how financial information is prepared, communicated and used. You will develop skills in critically evaluating and appreciating the importance of the accounting and finance function within organisations particularly in connection with business decision-making. Students will learn how to: prepare a set of essential financial statements

This module aims to develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities.

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the financing decisions and policy of modern corporations.

This module represents a core component of corporate finance and aims to give students a range of techniques to investigate firms' investment decisions.

This module aims to develop knowledge and skills in the application of management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information for purposes of planning, decision-making, performance evaluation, and control.

The aim of the course is to provide students with a review of statistical methods applied in economic analysis, the theoretical skills needed to understand and analyse data and the practical skills needed to construct and estimate relevant models. Students will learn about and practice techniques in performing and discussing data analysis. This modules is recommended for students who wish to write a dissertation in Economics.

This module aims to explore the nature and scope of the general legal system in the UK and its major laws related to business and companies, to provide a critical understanding of the legal framework within which companies operate, to investigate legal obligations and the effects of the law on key factors in relation to company formation, day-to-day administration and failure, and to develop knowledge and analytical skills on evaluation of issues related to obligation of companies and their dire

The aim of this module is to provide students with the theoretical skills needed to understand and analyse econometric studies and the practical skills needed to construct and estimate such models.

This module aims to demonstrate the importance of mathematical modelling in economics and finance and introduce students to further mathematical tools needed to analyse problems in the field.

Corporate reporting plays a key role in an organization's communication with its various stakeholders. The aim of this module is to develop students' critical knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards in the preparation and analysis of financial statements (standalone and group i.e. consolidated financial statements) of (listed) public interest entities. The module also aims to develop a critical understanding of the evolving role of the corporation as a responsible

The aim of this course is to give students a thorough theoretical and practical guide to corporate finance. Advanced corporate finance topics are covered including capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, payout policy, raising equity capital, mergers and acquisitions, real options, working capital management, market efficiency, and corporate governance. The material presented for each topic includes theory, empirical evidence and practical examples. Emphasis is given to recent dev

The aim of the course is to offer an introduction to the theory and practice of financial engineering. The course will examine the design, the development and the implementation of financial innovation, in addition to developing a deeper understanding of the workings of financial markets.

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the principles of behavioural finance and to apply behavioural finance tools to financial decision-making and to interpret their findings. Students will engage in critically evaluating the theories and tools of behavioural finance.

This module aims to enable students to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the operation of housing finance at both a micro and macro levels. The module will cover the behaviour of lenders and investors in the housing market in risk control and return optimisation, and regulation of housing finance. It will also introduce the importance of mortgages and house prices at a macroeconomic level, including aspects of monetary and macroprudential policies.

This module will provide an understanding of security valuation and portfolio Management within the fixed income markets. It will explore the underlying economic and finance theory, market developments and various practical approaches to fixed income investment.

To develop knowledge and understanding of the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development, as they apply to the accountancy and auditing professions, and how they inform future accounting/auditing practice

To develop knowledge and understanding of the process of carrying out an audit or assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework, best practice and current developments.

The module aims to enable students to examine the conceptual and computational principles of the UK taxation system as they affect businesses and individuals.

This module aims to develop students' critical understanding of the meaning and purpose of forensic accounting and the role of the expert witness. To facilitate a critical awareness of the nature and extent of financial dispute resolution. To enable students to apply techniques used in forensic accounting engagements, including the identification and quantification of admissible evidence and the quantification of damages.