Introduction to Accounting (N1086)

15 credits, Level 4

Spring teaching

This module is designed as an introduction to accounting and financial management for managers.

The module introduces accounting and financial management topics gradually, examining basic principles and underlying concepts before demonstrating how accounting statements and financial information can be used to improve business decision-making.

The module focus is for you as a student of business and management as a decision-maker and user of financial information.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) BSc
• Business and Management Studies BSc
• International Business (with a professional placement year) BSc
• International Business (with a study abroad year) BSc
• International Business BSc
• Law with Business and Management LLB
• Marketing and Management (with a professional placement year) BSc
• Marketing and Management BSc
• Marketing and Management with Psychology (with a professional placement year) BSc
• Marketing and Management with Psychology BSc
• Psychology with Business and Management BSc