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BSC (Hons) Business Management (Management Accounting)
- Course Type: Undergraduate Degree
- Institution Code: P56
What can this course lead to?
Just some of the future careers for graduates after completing the course include:
- Management Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Fund Accountant
- Finance/Financial Controller
- Finance Business Partner
- Auditor
- Business/Financial Analyst
- Jobs in the banking and financial industries
You can also continue your development by studying professional qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Who is it for?
This BSc (Hons) Business Management (Management Accounting) degree is designed to elevate your role, positioning you as a strategic financial leader who influences an organisation’s core competitive advantage—its profitability and growth. You will be prepared to address contemporary commercial issues such as digital transformation, sustainable business ethics, and the crucial demands of effective resource allocation. As a future financial manager, you will learn to develop proactive strategies and lead successful planning for budgeting, investment, and financial control that drives business growth.
The curriculum is structured to provide both foundational business knowledge and Management Accounting specialisation. In your first year, you will establish a strong grounding in core business disciplines like economics and organisational behaviour, which then progresses in Year 2 with the introduction of specialised Management Accounting topics such as costing and performance analysis. The final year solidifies your knowledge through in-depth study of Strategic Financial Management, Organisational Strategy, and risk analysis, culminating in a Major Project on a topic of your choice. Crucially, this degree offers the opportunity to pursue professional qualifications endorsed by esteemed bodies like the CIMA and CMI contingent on the completion of specific modules.
Our teaching staff, who maintain strong professional profiles and close partnerships with local businesses, will leverage their expertise for both course input and assessment, giving you direct access to current industry practices. We accelerate your career path by providing access to industry guest speakers and professional networking. The course content was created in consultation with employers, guaranteeing you master the essential analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills needed to advance in this diverse field. Delivered by staff with proven professional profiles and supported by strong local business partnerships, this is the definitive preparation for professional success. We encourage you to apply now.
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You can view The Open University regulations here.
What is covered?
You must take modules worth 120 credits at each level of the course. Each module is worth a specified number of credits.
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
- Academic and Professional Skills (15 credits)
- Insight into Economics (15 credits)
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting (30 credits)
- Global Business Context (30 credits)
- People, Planet and Profits (15 credits)
- Insight into Marketing (15 credits )
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
- Career Management and Employability Skills (15 credits)
- Company Accounts (15 credits)
- Management Accounting: Decision and Control (30 credits)
- Data Interpretation for Managers (15 credits)
- Managing Finance in a Digital World (15 credits)
- Research Project Preparation (15 credits)
- Auditing & Internal Controls (15 credits)
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
- Undergraduate Major Project (Research or Practical) (30 credits)
- Financial Risk Management (15 credits)
- Corporate Reporting (15 credits)
- Professional Accountant (15 credits)
- Advanced Management Accounting (15 credits)
- Managing Performance (15 credits)
- Professional Placement or Preparation for Post-Graduate Study (15 credits)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
72 UCAS Points from a related subject and 5 GCSE grades C/4 or above including English and Maths.
If you have completed the Foundation Degree in Business Management at UCP you can start Level 6 of the BSc (Hons)Business Management to obtain a full honours degree.
Mature students or students who do not have the above qualifications can contact our admissions team on 01733 214466 or admissions@ucp.ac.uk to discuss equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk
When studying this course at University Centre Peterborough, we will timetable your lectures as two full days a week over two semesters per year (part-time will be one to two full days a week over two semesters per year).
We are able to offer this convenient timetabling to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.
Over the duration of your course, teaching will be delivered by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
- 40% Lectures
- 60% Seminars
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
- 55% Lectures
- 30% Seminars
- 15% Workshops
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
- 40% Lectures
- 30% Seminars
- 30% Workshops
Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
- 75% Coursework
- 10% Written Exams
- 15% Practical Exams
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
- 50% Coursework
- 40% Written Exams
- 10% Practical Exams
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
- 40% Coursework
- 30% Written Exams
- 30% Practical Exams
We will provide, by the beginning of the first week of each semester, a current module guide with all the information you need for each module, including details of assessment tasks, the deadlines for these tasks, the required format and any relevant guidance.
Formative assessment opportunities are written into all module plans to provide students with on-going feedback. End of semester assessments will have formative opportunities in weeks 9 or 10 of the semester. In addition revision sessions will be held in week 12.
Your final degree classification is calculated as an average of all Level 5 and Level 6 credits with the Level 6 credits given twice as much weighting as the Level 5.
Visit our published documents and policies page for The Open University regulations.
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee.
The course is scheduled across two full days each week for full-time study, providing the flexibility to pursue work placements, internships, or volunteering opportunities that enhance their employability post-graduation. We strongly encourage all students to proactively seek and engage in relevant work experiences to augment their career development.
Shabry Siddeek is the Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Business Management degree at University Centre Peterborough, bringing a wealth of experience to his role with a fully accredited membership in CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and a Master’s in Accounting and Finance.
Before joining UCP, Shabry was in the automotive and manufacturing industries, notably at VW Group, where he held positions as a business controller and accountant. His professional journey has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of business operations, auditing, and management accounting. In the classroom, his dedication to teaching goes beyond the syllabus. He is committed to enriching students’ learning experiences by imparting practical insights from his industry background.
His passion for sharing knowledge has been instrumental in steering students towards academic success. At UCP, Shabry has contributed to creating a vibrant and interactive learning atmosphere.
Qualifications:
Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA -UK)
MSc Accounting & Finance (Business) Anglia Ruskin University
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), British Grosseteste University
Course information
Ucas Code
N230
Location
Peterborough
Start Date
You are able to start in September or January. This course will run on two fixed days each week.
Fees
The tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students in 25/26 will be £8,500 per year, which is lower compared with many other universities.
Fees for part-time study are pro-rata depending on the number of credits you are studying (i.e. 90 credits per year will be 75% of the tuition fee).
Duration
Full-time: 3 years (2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
Part-time: 4 years (1-2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
Validated by
The Open University
Tariff points
72
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