This degree programme is designed for students who wish to specialise in the area of accounting and finance. It will be of particular interest if you are considering a career with a more financial orientation. About the programme The study of accounting and finance will progress through this programme, so that students obtain a critical grasp of core theory along with a thorough knowledge of these disciplines, and extensive professional skills of application and analysis. This study is grounded in a wider understanding of the external environment such as markets, marketing and business strategy and includes ethical considerations throughout. In the third year you will have the opportunity to undertake either a one year work placement or an optional work placement module. This experience will significantly enhance your CV and future graduate employment prospects, help you to build a professional network and provide a valuable opportunity to apply and further develop your knowledge and skills. The final year of the programme is designed to build on the professional and practical knowledge you have already acquired by offering a range of optional modules that will enable you to tailor your degree towards your own interests and aims. This means you will graduate with enhanced knowledge, professional and technical skills, and a heightened sense of commercial awareness that will be immediately transferable to the business environment.

Ranked 5th in the UK for graduate career prospects We recognise that undergraduate study is an important investment in your future career and we are therefore very proud of our outstanding graduate employment record, reflected in our consistently strong performance in national university league tables. In the latest university league tables we are ranked 5th in the UK for careers in 'business and management studies' by The Guardian and 4th in the UK for careers in 'accounting and finance' by The Times. Graduate destinations Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of leading employers, both in the UK and internationally. A degree from Henley Business School can provide a route into many areas, including accounting, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, marketing and of course general management. Graduate destinations have included: Accenture Allianz Arcadia Group BAE Systems Britannia Centaur Media Deloitte Easyjet Eli Lilly Ericsson Ernst & Young FedEx IBM J Sainsbury JP Morgan KPMG Legal & General Lilly Lloyds of London Lloyds TSB London Organising Committee for Olympic & Paralympic Games Marks & Spencer Microsoft Nationwide NHS Orange PwC Red Bull RBS Royal Mail Telefónica 02 UK Tesco Unilever Professional accreditation Graduates of many of our degree programmes can apply for exemptions and/or credit for prior learning from the professional accounting bodies. BA Accounting and Business provides students with a fast track route to gaining the professional ACA qualification and becoming a fully qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Graduates may also be able to apply for exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and to become an associate of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Please see our individual programmes for specific information. A global alumni network As a graduate of Henley Business School you will join our global alumni network of more than 30,000 alumni in 140 countries, many of whom hold senior management positions. Membership also offers invaluable opportunities for networking and continuing education and helps you to remain up-to-date with news and events across the School. Our alumni are our lifeblood, acting as ambassadors for Henley Business School and supporting us in a wide variety of ways. In addition you will become a member of the University's 150,000 strong international alumni community and be kept up-to-date via a dedicated website for alumni, a regular e-newsletter, social media and events. See further information about the University's alumni network.