Accounting and Business Management, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Effective accounting practices are essential for business success and sustainability, providing critical data for analysis, progress tracking, and informed decision-making, especially in forecasting profitability based on available resources.The Accounting and Business Management BSc with Placement at Brunel University London offers practical training with industry-standard Sage software, alongside skills in numerical methods and tools like SPSS and Excel, without requiring A-level maths. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of management issues through accounting applications, developing analytical, technical, and interpersonal abilities. The course includes a Management Enquiry module for adapting to university life. Accredited by UK bodies such as ACCA and CIMA, it provides exemptions from professional exams, with Brunel graduates achieving above-average pass rates. A work placement option with employers like Adidas and Microsoft enhances employability, and the program is linked to strong graduate earnings outcomes. Typical modules include Accounting Information Systems, Corporate Reporting, and Auditing & Assurance.