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This degree will give you a thorough understanding of accounting and business concepts which is ideal if you want to go on to be a professional accountant or work within the financial services sector. However, having a good understanding of accounting and finance is an advantage in any profession today. So even if you don’t want to work in financial services, you will find this online top up degree valuable.

Entry Requirements

You need to have one of the following qualifications:

HND or Foundation Degree in Accounting
HND or Foundation Degree in Business
ACCA F1-F6 or ACCA F1-F5 and F8
CIMA Advanced Diploma
ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
IBAM Advanced Diploma in Business Administration

If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification.

For this course you will need at least one of the following:

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

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The MSc is designed for AIA, ACCA CIMA, ACA or CPA Australia graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of accounting practitioners may be met. Specifically, it aims to extend and enhance the understanding and competence gained via professional qualification and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organisational change. This top up course may be taken by part-time study (day or evening) in Northampton or by distance learning worldwide. Distance learning students are supported by online learning materials.

The programme is designed to broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level. In particular the module on 'Managing Strategic Change' takes an in depth look at both leading edge strategic issues and change processes. The module covers the business tools, techniques and concepts used in scanning the business environment for potential changes, analysing the potential implications of differing scenarios, strategies and processes before developing responses to potential changes. 'Research Methods' covers the introduction to research, types of research methodology, formulating and planning a research project, data collection and analysis and presentation of research findings.

Following successful completion of the taught modules, members undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of strategic significance for the organisation.

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If you have completed an OU foundation degree or diploma of higher education in engineering (or equivalent) within the last eight years, this course enables you to top up your knowledge and skills to honours degree level. You can tailor your studies to build on your previous qualifications and experience. Flexible module choices include structural integrity, micro and nano technology, engineering design, environmental technologies, and energy and sustainability. You will also complete an individual engineering project.

Key features of the course
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Matches the final stage (Stage 3) of our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Q65) degree

Learning outcomes defined to fulfil the Engineering Council’s educational requirements under UK-SPEC

Opens up a wide range of career opportunities and prepares you for postgraduate engineering courses

Entry Requirements

Before registering on this degree, you’ll need to have successfully completed one of the following OU qualifications (or an equivalent qualification from elsewhere) within the last eight years:

- Foundation Degree in Engineering (X11)

- Diploma of Higher Education in Engineering (W11)

- Foundation Degree in Materials Fabrication and Engineering (X12)

- Diploma of Higher Education in Materials Fabrication and Engineering (W12)

Examples of equivalent study might be a relevant engineering-based foundation degree from another institution, or an HND together with practical or vocational experience.

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The BA (Hons) Business (Top-Up) is designed as a top-up for holders of the BTEC HND Business (Management), or equivalent, to progress to full undergraduate honours. Students will acquire knowledge, understanding and a range of practical skills relating to key business disciplines which are applicable to a range of commercial and non-commercial sectors, and in a variety of geographical and cultural settings. They will also develop a range of transferable skills that will aid them to pursue a business career or further relevant study.

Entry Requirements

1. BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Management), or equivalent.

2. English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0.

Other Fees

Annual registration fee - 175 pounds

Notes

This course is expected to be completed within 1.5 years. However, our online distance learning students have flexibility in setting their own pace of study, which means that the course can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year.

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Individuals who have successfully completed BTEC HND (Accounting), or equivalent, are eligible to apply for admission onto the BA (Hons) Business (Finance) (Top-Up). Students will develop skills and understanding specific to financial and management accounting and the role of financial specialists as sources of management information for effective decision making. students will also develop a range of transferable skills that will aid them to pursue a business career or further relevant study.

Entry Requirements

1. BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Accounting), or equivalent.

2. English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0.

Other Fees

Annual registration fee - 175 pounds

Notes

Online distance learning students have flexibility in setting their own pace of study, which means that the course can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year.

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