Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy and Finance

Overview

This programme allows learners to become knowledgeable and skilful within the field of accountancy and finance. The programme reflects the main components of management, with special attention to finance, accountancy, taxation, and risk management, alongside other essential business areas such as operations, marketing, human resources, and customer relationship management. The core modules of this programme enable learners to analyse and assess various financial challenges and opportunities within a business context, applying tools relevant across different organisations, industries, and sectors. The elective modules offer focused specialisations in finance. Importantly, graduates of this programme are eligible for up to four exemptions from ACCA's exams, offering a fast-tracked route toward ACCA qualification (see below).

Who it's for

Individuals aspiring an accountancy and financial position within an organisation. Learners who have successfully acquired this qualification, shall be able to apply within the fields of finance, holding junior and intermediate positions such as:

Accounts Clerk / Executive / Bookkeeper
Finance Manager
Financial Controller
Management Accountant
Financial / Budget Analyst
Internal / External Auditor

Learners shall have the opportunity to further their studies by following a Master in Business Administration or an MBA in Accounting & Finance (both offered by eie European Business School ).

Modules

Part 1 5 modules · 60 ECTS

Academic Writing and Research Skills
12 ECTS
Strategic Human Resource Management
12 ECTS
Customer Relationship Management
12 ECTS
Marketing for Managers
12 ECTS
Operations Management
12 ECTS

Part 2 5 modules · 60 ECTS

Financial Management
12 ECTS
Research Methods
12 ECTS
Financial Accounting
12 ECTS
Financial Planning and Control
12 ECTS
Financial Reporting
12 ECTS

Part 3 4 modules · 60 ECTS

Taxation Principles and Practices
12 ECTS
Audit and Assurance
12 ECTS
Investment and Risk Management
12 ECTS
Business Research Projects
24 ECTS

Entry requirements

Learners must be in possession of a minimum:

(a) Matriculation certification (MQF level 4) full qualification (or an equivalent qualification)

OR

(b) Diploma in Accountancy/Finance/Business Management at MQF Level 4 full qualification or an equivalent qualification

AND

Proficient in English and in possession of IELTS 6.5 or higher (or an equivalent English qualification - if unavailable, students may apply for our English for Academic Purposes Course). Each application will be assessed on its own merit.

Learning outcomes

Critically reflect on various departments and their functions within an organisation with special attention on the finance department
Critically analyse having effective organisational structures and culture at the place of work
Assess and discuss the importance of having good leadership styles and techniques within organisations
Critically assess the importance of effective financial, human resources, marketing, strategy, and operations department within organisations
Identify the importance of effective teamwork to ensure organisational success
Identify the importance of strategy and strategic goals in organisations
Reflect on the importance of investment and risk management in finance
Identify the role of financing and accounting within organisations
Reflect on the importance of financial planning and control within organisations
Assess the importance of financial reporting
Reflect on the principles and practices of taxation
Identify the use of auditing and assurance within finance and accounting

Assessment

This programme exposes learners to various assessment methods including summative and formative approaches including individual assignments, examinations, group power point presentations and individual PowerPoint presentations. Group and individual presentations are used to analyse the communication skills acquired by the learners as well as effective teamwork skills. Moreover, this programme also includes classroom-based assessments and reflective journal which allows the tutor to effectively analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the learners, as well as allows the same learner to further work on their strengths and weaknesses. This will ensure student autonomy as well as allows tutors to support students according to their requirements.

Fees & duration

Classroom

3 Years

Non-EU Nationals7,500 Euro (1st Year)
6,000 Euro x 2 Years (2nd & 3rd Year)Whole course will cost you Euro 6,000 after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 13,500 Euro

EU Nationals4,950 Euro x 3 YearsWhole course will cost you Euro 4,455 after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 10,395 Euro

Online

Minimum 27 months, Maximum 36 months

All students3,950 Euro x 3 PartsTotal 11,850 Euro - Will cost you 3,555 Euro after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 8,295 Euro

Fees as published by eie European Business School. Your fee is confirmed only on the invoice issued by eie with your conditional offer. Get Qualified tax-credit figures apply only if you are eligible under Malta Enterprise rules.

Get Qualified — up to 70% back

eie's accredited programmes are eligible under Malta Enterprise's Get Qualified scheme. Eligible self-funded students can recover up to 70% of registration and tuition fees as a tax credit after successfully completing the course.

Recognition

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by eie European Business School and is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). MFHEA deems this Bachelor of Arts to be at MQF Level 6 (180 ECTS) of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.

ACCA exemptions

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) deems the Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy and Finance as an ACCA Exemptions Framework Listed Programme (Valid from: 01 January 2025 until: 31 December 2029).

Business and Technology (BT)Management Accounting (MA)Financial Accounting (FA)Corporate and Business Law (LW)

Exit awards

After successful completion of a) 60 ECTS, or b) 120 ECTS, students can also opt to exit from the Bachelor programme and be awarded the: a) Undergraduate Diploma in Business Administration (MQF Level 5 - 60 ECTS) or the b) Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Accountancy and Finance (MQF Level 5 - 120 ECTS). An exit fee applies.

How to apply

01

Enquire

Tell Aspire Barcelona what you have studied. We confirm the level Aspire can consider.

02

Offer & invoice

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03

Acceptance

Meet the conditions, sign the student agreement and pay — eie then issues a letter of acceptance and a receipt.

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