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This accelerated degree course gets you ready for the world of work in just two years, and gives you the flexibility to pursue a career in the fast-paced financial world, or move into a range of business services.
Just like our standard degree, you’ll get the best of both worlds, with a mix of accountancy and business modules. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to give you the confidence to succeed in finance or wider business, for a wide variety of organisations.
Our industry partnerships with high-profile business leaders including KPMG, TalkTalk and Microsoft will give you unique workplace experiences and arm you with the know-how and confidence to take the next steps in your career straight away.
If you’re looking for a fast-track accounting and business management course in Manchester, our 2-year BSc (Hons) Accounting and Business Management accelerated degree is the perfect choice for you.
36 weeks of
study per year
6 x 6-week blocks
1 subject module per block
4 CPD focus days per block
250 hours of
study per module
80 hrs face-to-face (32%)
20 hrs Digital Wednesdays (8%)
150 hrs independent study (60%)
No traditional
end-of-year exams*
Year 1 – 100% coursework
Year 2 – 100% coursework
You will be introduced to the contemporary business environment and foster a practical understanding of the commercial opportunities and challenges facing businesses.
You will get to grips with the fundamental concepts within Financial and Management Accounting. Examining methods and approaches used by accountants and how the information is used to influence business decisions.
You will delve into the core concepts in organisational behaviour and contemporary management theory.
You will be introduced to a range of approaches used in analysing business data. This includes predictive analytics, regression analysis, time-series analysis, big data, and machine learning.
You will build on your knowledge of management accounting from level 4 and get an insight into the core issues in managing risk and business performance from a financial viewpoint.
Get to grips with contemporary marketing management, understanding consumer and organisational purchasing behaviour. You will also explore the principal aspects of the marketing function, including issues of product design, distribution, pricing and promotion, with a focus on marketing in a digital environment.
You will build on your knowledge of financial accounting from level 4 and develop the skills to enable you to exercise professional judgment within a financial setting.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the nature and role of innovation in businesses. With a focus on understanding the ways in which businesses can foster an entrepreneurial and innovative culture to deliver value to consumers and society.
You will explore how businesses develop their strategic positioning and implement strategic plans to deliver this.
Explore how emergent technologies are driving fundamental change across multiple business sectors. Specifically, how digital technologies, ranging from AI to cryptocurrency, are disrupting sectors and generating innovative new business models.
Analyse the two dimensions of finance and sustainability. Explore how businesses raise and manage finance in order to deliver a sustainable financial future and how long-term investments in sustainable infrastructure, such as renewable energy, carbon capture and waste recycling, can be financed.
You will use your knowledge and skills to tackle a live case study from one of our business partners.
Alongside your subject modules, you will complete the 92 Programme.
Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade.
In each block, you will take part in a number of Character and Personal Development focus days. During these focus days, you will complete activities designed to boost your mindset, develop your skillset and get you set for future career success.
Throughout the 92 Programme, you will develop skills in self-reflection and awareness, wellness and resilience and professionalism and employability, as well as upskill in different areas.
Find out more about how we prepare students for future career success.
In a recent study*, 78% of employers believe graduates do not arrive in the workplace fully equipped with the skills they need to be work-ready.
Another study conducted by the World Economic Forum** identified ‘10 Skills You Need for the Future of Work’. These skills include:
At UA92, we prepare you for life after graduation and equip you with the skills employers value most. You may not realise it, but developing these skills now, will get you set for career success and could land you that dream job in the future.
*CMI Report: Work Ready Graduates
**World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2023
You will produce a learning journal that will document your experiences. This will be submitted at the end of each academic year (or level of study) to assess whether you have met the required standard to pass the module.
UA92 offer a deliberately different experience to traditional universities; with fixed morning or afternoon timetables and no end of year exams. Our industry-inspired courses, place character and personal development firmly at the core of the learning experience. This is more than a degree. It’s preparation for life.
Our game-changing UA92 Business School in the city-centre of Manchester opened in September 2023. As our central hub for enterprise, it will transform the way we deliver our Business and Accounting courses. The campus is in the heart of Manchester’s thriving business district, less than one minute from Salford Central train station, and well connected to the rest of Manchester and beyond.
UA92 Business School
Baskerville House
Browncross Street
Manchester UK
M3 5FS
The financial and business services sector offers exciting career paths for graduates with an Accounting and Business Management degree. Not only will you demonstrate a strong foundation in key business functions, but you’ll also have advanced skills in management accounting.
With only two years of study, an accelerated accounting and business management degree is a great investment in your future. It can open doors to a variety of well-paid and rewarding careers, with a graduate trainee accountant earning around £27,990 per year and an average business management salary of £42,000 (Glassdoor).
What’s more, you will have the flexibility to go into different specialisms, including business consultancy, marketing and sales, e-commerce, human resources and accounting or finance.
We have over 60 industry partners who support our mission to develop career-ready graduates. These partnerships provide you with access to industry-leading expertise, mentorship opportunities and work-place experiences.
Our industry partners play a vital role in shaping both the curriculum you study and your student experience. From delivering guest lectures and masterclasses to providing internships and graduate roles. Here are just some of our partners:
One of the big 4 accounting firms, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s leading businesses. KPMG have supported business students with guest speaker sessions, mentoring, insight days and work experience programmes.
Supporting UK businesses of every shape and size, delivering fantastic connectivity, affordable prices and brilliant service. TalkTalk have supported business students with guest speaker sessions, mentoring, insight days and work experience programmes.
Sedulo is one the fastest growing UK-mid-tier business advisory firms working with SMEs, corporates, not-for-profits and private clients. Sedulo has supported UA92’s guest speaker sessions, work experiences programme and has employed a UA92 graduate.
Gateley is a Legal and Professional services group which recently won The Times Best Law Firms Award. Gateley has sponsored three student bursaries, creating enrichment opportunities including networking, work experiences providing mentors.
The JD group is a leading global omni-channel retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands. They support our mentoring and work experience programmes.
Legal and General is one of the UK’s leading financial services groups and global investors. They support our students by providing live projects and mentoring opportunities to connect students to industry.
Firoz Bhaiyat
Head of Business
Kelly Henley
Course Leader
Lisa Moreton
Lecturer
Donna Walsh
Lecturer
Firoz Bhaiyat
Head of Business
Kelly Henley
Course Leader
Lisa Moreton
Lecturer
Donna Walsh
Lecturer
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*The NSS results referred to above compares UA92’s results against the 4 Universities in Greater Manchester (University of Bolton, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University and The University of Manchester). Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic support refers to the average score across all questions in these themes. Mental health support services refers to question: How well communicated was information about your university/college’s mental wellbeing support services?
** There may be exams in some subject areas where external accreditations are available.
*** If you start in February, April or June or as an accelerated student, we can’t guarantee your timetable will be fixed am/pm throughout your studies.
The standard entry requirements for the accelerated BSc (Hons) Accounting and Business Management course is 104 UCAS points. However, each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors. Depending on your personal circumstances, and in line with our Contextual Admissions Policy, your application may still be considered if you have less than 104 UCAS Points. Alternatively, we have other courses that we can offer. If you would like to know more about applying to UA92 or have any questions about our entry requirements, please contact our Student Futures Team.
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NON-TRADITONAL
Some qualifications do not carry UCAS Tariff points but may still be considered. We take into account a range of qualifications and work/life experience that can demonstrate your ability to succeed on the course. Each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors.
INTERNATIONAL
International Baccalaureat
Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall, with 14 points from Higher Level Subjects.
English Language Requirements
In addition to meeting the academic criteria, if your first language isn’t English, you may be asked for a recognised English language qualification. This is especially important if you are not a national of a majority English speaking country or you haven’t completed a degree in English. If you are an international student, in order to obtain a student visa, you will be required to demonstrate that you have the correct level of English language competency to study in the UK.
