During this one year ‘top up’ course you will examine core aspects of business such as business strategy and communication in a global context, whilst also getting the chance to conduct an investigation into a business problem that allows you to apply your business acumen to a real life scenario. In addition to studying four core business modules that will broaden your understanding of how businesses operate, you will also study two additional modules specialising in accounting. These specialist modules will introduce you to the many causes and effects of international differences in financial reporting and give you practical exposure to computerised accounting, audit and business software. Core business modules: * Global Business * Business Strategy * Business Communication * Business Research Specialist accounting modules: * International Issues in Accounting and Audit * Financial Reporting and Auditing in a Computerised Environment

This accounting ‘top up’ is designed to further enhance your employability by adding to your existing portfolio of qualifications and skills. Topping up a HND qualification (or equivalent) provides you with a great base to pursue a career in the financial sector whilst also having the opportunity to gain access to various professional bodies in business. Recognising the need for our graduates to be able to stand out in a competitive jobs market, the University of South Wales has developed a series of employability initiatives that exist within each academic Faculty. From Management Accountants to Internal Auditors, the Business and Accounting (Top Up) provides students with a wealth of business and accounting knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace.