BSc Accounting with Business Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting with Business Management, an accounting with business management degree centred on financial expertise and leadership strategy. Core topics include Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Project Management. The course features accreditation with CIMA offering exemptions, alongside pathways from ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia, CIPFA, and the AIA, and includes options for a placement year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Accounting in Business Environment, Organisational Performance and AI, Financial Accounting, and Management Accounting. The second year progresses to advanced topics via Organisational Behaviour, International Financial Reporting, Business Taxation, and Performance Management and Decision Making. The final year focuses on governance and risk with Strategic Management and Governance, Financial Strategy, and Critical Risk Management and AI. Students can also select optional modules such as Project Management for Sustainable Business and Accounting Simulation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 28 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
What students say
Based on about 104 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 19%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 14%
- Finance Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 44%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 18%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Accounting in Business Environment
- Organisational Performance and AI
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Organisational Behaviour
- International Financial Reporting
- Business Taxation
- Performance Management and Decision Making
- Strategic Management and Governance
- Financial Strategy
- Project Management for Sustainable Business
- Accounting Simulation
- Critical Risk Management and AI
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,500.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.