BSc (Hons.) Accounting and Finance

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Provide a comprehensive foundation for students intending to pursue a further professional accountancy qualification on graduation.
• Provide a comprehensive introduction to the worlds of accountancy practice, commerce, industry and finance.
• Develop the knowledge and skills essential for employment in the modern business environment

Graduates who have successfully completed this course have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and have secured jobs in senior positions around the world.

Career options for a student who has completed the Accounting and Finance degree course provides a platform for a career in accounting and finance, it also serves as a basis for a career in general management, banking, financial services and consultancy (for which a solid grounding in accounting and finance is increasingly recognised as desirable). Graduates wishing to become professional accountants can ‘fast-track’ the completion of the relevant professional qualification. Those desiring to use accounting and finance training for wider management may want to pursue a Masters degree in Management thus attaining an MQF level 7 degree.

University of Buckingham, UK

3 Years

6 – (European/ Malta Qualifications Framework)

180 ECTS

Students who successfully complete the BSc Accounting and Finance will be eligible for exemptions from the following professional bodies. Alternatively, students who are already in possession of these qualifications may be eligible for exemptions in the course.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

• F1 Accountant in Business
• F2 Management Accounting
• F3 Financial Accounting
• F4 Corporate and Business Law
• In addition, the papers listed below will be exempted on the basis of the corresponding accredited modules.
• F6 Taxation on the basis of Taxation A & B
• F7 Financial Reporting on the basis of Financial Reporting

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Full exemption from Certificate in Business Accounting:

• C01 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
  • Required module: Introduction to Management Accounting
• C02 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
  • Required module: Introduction to Financial Accounting
• C03 Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
  • Required modules: Quantitative Methods 1 AND Quantitative Methods 2
• C04 Fundamentals of Business Economics
  • Required module: The Economic Environment of Business
• C05 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
  • Required modules: Introduction to Business AND Introduction to Management AND Corporate and Business Law AND Introduction to Marketing

CIMA Professional qualification, Operational level

• P1 Management Accounting
  • Required modules: Introduction to Management Accounting AND Management Accounting
• F1 Financial Operations and Taxation
  • Required modules (only available to Single Honours Accounting and Financial Management students): Financial Accounting AND Financial Reporting AND Financial Management AND Taxation A AND Taxation B

CPA Australia

• IT and Business Processes on the basis of   BIS 1 and BIS 2
• Economics and Markets on the basis of  The Economic Environment of Business, Quantitative Methods 1 AND  Quantitative Methods 2
• Foundations of Accounting on the basis of Introduction to Financial Accounting AND Financial Accounting
• Fundamentals of Business Law on the basis of Corporate and Business Law
• Business Finance on the basis of Financial Management
• Financial Accounting and Reporting on the basis of Introduction to Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Taxation A AND Taxation B
• Management Accounting on the basis of Introduction to Management Accounting AND Management Accounting
• Accounting Concepts and Principles on the basis of  Financial Reporting and Auditing

ICAEW

Please contact Global College Malta directly to discuss ICAEW exemptions.

Students’ knowledge will be assessed through various assessment methods.

All students will have access to EBSCO, the world’s largest online library, Moodle for class notes and Turnitin for the upload of assignments.

All of our Bachelor courses have a flexible entry process, and the Admissions Officer is happy to consider candidates from all backgrounds with slightly lower qualifications if they are able to demonstrate an alternative eligibility for the course. This may be in the form of relevant work experience, keen aptitude and a passion for the subject, or unlocked potential that you feel can be discovered through your studies at Global College Malta.

An O-level in English and Maths at Grade 5, or better (or equivalent) are desirable. International students whose English is not their first language will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each component).

However, applicants are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team on 21801252 to learn more about their eligibility for a course.

EU Students: €7000 per year

International Students: €7000 per year

Application Fee: €250

Registration Fee: €250

Administration Fee: €150/ year