Accounting and Management BSc (Hons) University of Bath, Bath

The Accounting and Management BSc (Hons) program at the University of Bath aims to deliver a comprehensive understanding of accounting combined with strategic management skills. It is a three-year (or four with placement) full-time course that integrates various aspects of business, finance, and management to equip future business leaders. The course allows students to learn the process of preparing and interpreting detailed financial and performance information that businesses need to remain competitive. Additionally, the program also explores broader management techniques and principles, including strategy, marketing, economics, and human resources, ensuring students have a well-rounded understanding of business operations. The flexible structure of the program enables students to tailor their degree to align with their career aspirations. Students can opt for industrial placements allowing them to gain practical work experience, enhancing their future employability. Throughout the duration of the program, the emphasis on practical applications of learned theories coupled with regular assignments and assessments help in delivering a comprehensive and grounded understanding of the subject matter. After completing the course, graduates can explore potential career paths in investment banking, management consulting, and various other roles in industries such as the public sector, retail, and manufacturing. The course is accredited by professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, which can provide exemptions from professional exams, paving the way for a smoother transition into professional life.

The University of Bath is a public research university in Bath, England. It received its royal charter in 1966, along with a number of other institutions following the Robbins Report. Like the University of Bristol and University of the West of England, Bath can trace its roots to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, established in Bristol as a school in 1595 by the Society of Merchant Venturers. The university's main campus is located on Claverton Down, a site overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, and was purpose-built, constructed from 1964 in the modernist style of the time.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 40% of Bath's submitted research activity achieved the highest possible classification of 4*, defined as world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. 92% was graded 4*/3*, defined as world-leading/internationally excellent. The annual income of the institution for 2021–22 was £361.8 million of which £40.5 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £388.3 million.