Course summary

Study with us • learn about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change • develop the skills and expertise required to set up your own business and the entrepreneurship required by organisations • Accounting & Finance is ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023) • gain valuable industry experience in Years 3 and 4, working with placement companies • learn from the experiences of our guest lecturers who include industrial contacts and alumni Why this course? • Studying accounting at Strathclyde, you'll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information that enables investors, lenders, management, employees, government and others to make effective decisions. • You'll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations. • Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. • Business Enterprise is about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change. This course is designed for students who want to start a new enterprise, those who want to take over the management of an existing business and those who are aiming for leadership positions. • Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the specific sectors within which business and organisations operate.