Aims of the Programme

The principal aims of the programme are to:

• develop at final honours degree level appropriate transferable knowledge and skills which reflect academic developments in the field of business and accounting and current best practice in accounting
• encourage continuing academic and professional development equip students become life-long learners
• assist students achieve personal development and competence, adaptability, self-confidence and critical self-reflection through critical enquiry and independent judgement
• develop capability in the exploration, analysis and evaluation of business and accounting issues and concepts including an awareness of ethical and environmental issues in a domestic and international context
• provide students with the opportunity unify conceptual and analytical frameworks with practice through a variety of contexts appropriate accounting
• produce graduates with a strong academic and vocational background and who are competent in applying business and accounting techniques meet the needs of various types of organisations
• provide students with the opportunity engage in Personal Development Planning by providing, at each level of study, the opportunity for students reflect on, articulate, transfer and take ownership of the development of their skills.