You'll learn what's involved in the preparation of financial statements and budgets and also the conceptual framework of accounting, the need for accounting standards and the importance of corporate governance. You'll be equipped with knowledge of financial theory, portfolio management, options and futures markets and how to manage risk using derivative instruments. With Essex Business School's expertise in governance and ethics, you'll be actively engaged in cutting edge issues relevant to your career.

Our recent graduates have gone into graduate level roles in companies such as PWC, IBM, Deloitte, Ernst and Young, AVIVA, Bank of England, UBS, Hiscox, John Lewis Partnership and Ralph Lauren, as well as many international and local companies. The strength of our business courses mean they are also an ideal base for pursuing postgraduate studies, with many graduates going on to gain Masters degrees and PhDs at Essex or other top business schools.