BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Bachelor's degree at the University of Surrey

The module introduces students to Financial Accounting by covering fundamental accounting concepts and their application in the maintenance of the ledgers and preparation of financial statements. The module will also introduce students to how AI is used in financial accounting and reporting functions.

The module seeks to enhance the employability of Accounting & Finance students by: building their knowledge of the skills, behaviours and attitude required to secure employment (i.e. part-time work, internships, placement or graduate jobs) and be successful in the professional workplace; increasing their self-awareness through exploration of their experiences and the competencies developed from these, students will be better able to evidence these competencies in their job applications; developi

Assessment: Written and verbal communication and reflective evaluation skills

Operations management relates to the scoping, planning, directing and controlling of the facilities, processes and people required to transform resources into products and services. The principles of operations management are used in every industry and every environment. All organisations perform the functions of strategic planning, process design, supply chain management, forecasting and scheduling, work management, innovation and quality management.

The module teaches tools and techniques of Business Mathematics, together with the development and application of Excel skills.

This course provides an understanding of the principles of English law and the legal system and how this legal framework impacts on business and professional services. Emphasis is placed upon the relationship with ethics and ethical codes in a professional context.

Accounting is concerned with measurement and management. Measurement is concerned with recording past data, and management with the use of that data to make decisions that will benefit the business.

A good understanding of relevant economic theory and its application, together with an awareness of real-world current issues is critical for an employee at any level working in a business environment.

This module examines the role of Marketing in organisations with an emphasis on the importance and development of marketing strategies. The core objective of many businesses is to attract and retain customers in a competitive environment, with the role of marketing focussing on customers. This module introduces students to the core principles of the discipline and provides and underpinning to later elective modules.

The module aims to equip students with the tools, knowledge and opportunity to enable them to thrive both personally and professionally during their university journey and beyond. Empowering students to develop as well rounded individuals who are confident about their future and how to navigate life after graduation. Through this module, students will have the opportunity to participate in sessions and activity that supports the development of academic and social self-efficacy, metacognitive str

Accounting is concerned with measurement and management. Measurement is concerned with recording past data, and management with the use of that data to make decisions that will benefit the business. The module will also develop students' digital literacy, including the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence tools to support learning in financial and management accounting and the development of core academic skills.

The prime motivator in business activity is sustainable profitability for shareholders' wealth maximization. It follows that all managers are likely to perform better towards that goal if they understand the mechanisms for achieving sustainable profit by acting in the interest of stakeholders. This module is designed to give students the necessary basic background in finance to enable them to be effective business managers. It covers the fundamental principles of corporate finance and investment

This module provides an introduction to the fundamentals of information technology and covers the uses of information systems in business scenarios and business organizations. The module equips students with skills of database management and an in-depth understanding of the role of information systems in this 'information age'.

This module focuses on key and latest topics in International Business in the context of the global economy. It first introduces students to the apparent globalisation phenomenon and the 'hidden' role of international businesses. It then highlights the national differences across countries. It also looks at how these differences impact on industry and firm competitiveness in the international marketplace. The module also emphasises the importance of firm internationalisation in terms of three ar

This module provides an overall introduction to Business Analytics explaining methods used for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics as the main building blocks and phases of a typical business project within management and business contexts.