Under The Academic Guidance Of London School Of Economics And Political Science, this degree aims towards developing core knowledge and skills in accounting and finance. You will learn to analyse how accounting and finance is concerned with a range of institutional and organisational processes of calculation, reporting, and evaluation. Will provide you with a strong understanding of the functioning of a firm, its finance allocation, banking, corporate finance, valuation, mergers and acquisitions. Another interesting aspect is exposure to financial markets - pricing of financial assets such as stocks, bonds and derivatives.
The programme has been developed by academics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
100 Courses | ||
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1 | EC1002 | Introduction to economics |
2 | MT105A (Half course) | Mathematics 1 |
+ | ST104A (Half course) | Statistics 1 |
3 | FN1024 | Principles of banking & finance |
4 | AC1025 | Principles of accounting |
200 & 300 Courses | ||
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5 | MN2028 | Managerial economics |
or | EC2066 | Microeconomics |
6 | AC2091 | Financial reporting |
7 | AC2097 | Management accounting |
8 | AC3059 | Financial management |
or | FN2190 | Asset pricing & financial markets |
9 | AC3093 | Auditing & assurance |
10 | AC3193 | Accounting: markets & organisations |
11 | One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from any Selection group | |
12 | One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from any Selection group |
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While an imperative aspect of this course involves theoretical learning of finances, the addition of the social sciences framework will help you apply said knowledge. You will also learn to appreciate the interdependencies between accounting and accountability, financial management and risk, performance management and sustainability, governance and regulation, policy making and change, among other key fundamental concepts.