BSc Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Finance focuses on the crucial role which financial information plays in decisions made by management teams, and in the monitoring and planning of a business organisation’s objectives. This degree programme is one of a set of undergraduate programmes designed by Aston University and offered at Muscat University. This is a dual degree programme, leading to the award of an Aston University degree and a Muscat University degree.

Course Outline

In your first year, you will study a wide range of business subjects, gaining a broad insight into management required by all accounting professionals. 

From the second year, you will explore financial and management accounting in-depth, participate in events organised in conjunction with accountancy firms, visit businesses and undertake an interactive business game module. 

You will spend your third year on placement in industry. This experience will be of great benefit both in terms of your development as an accountant and in your final year performance. 

This structure ensures your degree is taught with both a professional orientation and proper regard for the conceptual bases of the subject. In your final year, accounting studies are taken to a more refined level, similar to professional qualification standard, but retaining theoretical analysis.

Programme Objectives

The BSc in Accounting and Finance aims to:

• Provide students with an excellent learning experience informed by current developments in research and practice.
• Provide well-qualified and highly employable graduates with key skills for operating in accounting, finance and management roles and for life-long learning and development.
• Meet the accreditation requirements of the main accountancy bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA) with a view to earning an appropriate level of exemptions.
• Ensure relevance by maintaining and enhancing links with business, professional and public sector organisations.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will typically need one of the following qualifications (or international equivalent) for admission to the programme:

• A Level: ABB plus 5 GCSEs with grades A*-C to include Maths (grade B) and English (grade C),
• IB: 32 points. Minimum scores of 6, 5, 5 at a Higher Level. Minimum scores of 5 in English and Maths at Standard level.
• BTEC National Diploma: DDD in relevant National Diploma.
• IB: 32 points.
• BTEC, Access & other: BTEC National Diploma DDD.
• AP – Grades 5,5,4 in 3 subjects plus successful completion of High School Diploma.
• An English language qualification equivalent to an IELTS level of 6.5. • Where applicable, successful completion of the Muscat University Foundation Programme.

Academic Plan