First Year Pathway in Economics and Finance - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Finance and Accounting

Program Description LBIC offers University First Year studies for candidates who do not meet the direct entry criteria or hold high school qualifications that are not recognised. Upon successful completion of the pathway programme students will progress onto the second year of their Brunel University London progression degree. The Brunel Finance and Accounting BSc provides students with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to successfully pursue careers in accountancy and other roles across the financial sector. This ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW accredited degree will give students a solid grounding in the theories and practices of finance and accounting and a clear understanding of the regulatory and social frameworks in which these disciplines operate. In the first two years students will explore core subjects such as financial markets, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and corporate finance and investment. Students also study econometrics and develop sought-after skills in data modelling and get training in analytical packages widely used by business and financial institutions such as SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, Reuters and STATA. In the final year, students can tailor their course to specialist area including auditing, taxation, financial engineering and behavioural finance.