Accounting / Finance

Course summary

If you dream of pursuing a career in finance, whether it be directly in accounting, banking or business this course is an excellent choice for you. Even the best business ideas get nowhere without sound financial management and, whether you want to work for big business, be the next Richard Branson or have your own small business, a knowledge of financial management is vital. Many accounting students go to University and become qualified accountants, working for accounting practices or within an organisation. Other students may enter the accountancy profession through the ‘apprenticeship’ route. Your financial acumen can support a wide number of other careers. For example, you could work in local government, general management, retail or banking. Even the Chief Executive of Manchester United F.C. is a qualified accountant. With accounting skills, you could work in just about any area you choose.