Finance and Accounting

30 credits

The aim of this module is to develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities.

The module begins with the conceptual framework for financial reporting with reference to the qualitative characteristics of useful information and the fundamental bases of accounting introduced in level 4 Financial Accounting. It then moves into a detailed examination of the regulatory framework of accounting and how this informs the standard setting process. 

The main areas of the course cover the reporting of financial information for single companies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and relevant accounting standards.

The Financial Reporting and Analysis module aligns with the Financial Reporting Syllabus from PSRBs like ACCA and CIMA. Covering key topics such as IAS standards and financial statement analysis, it ensures you gain the essential knowledge and skills for professional exams and careers in financial reporting.

The module incorporates real-world applications, such as the analysis of corporate financial statements and the exploration of current industry trends. The module indictive contents are ACCA and CIMA accredited, following and being updated according to professional bodies' syllabus and standards. You will develop skills to navigate international regulations and address global challenges through curricular design.

The module is designed with the aim of transitioning from traditional financial reporting to sustainability reporting, highlighting the importance of ethical and responsible business practices in today’s world. Topics such as climate-related financial disclosures encourage you to discuss how sustainability initiatives can create long-term value despite higher upfront costs. Students work on problems that require them to balance financial performance with sustainability goals in case studies.

Teaching and learning

You will be taught through lectures and workshops that involve a range of learning and teaching approaches, which includes online support and employability-related activities.

Lectures will cover core financial principles and analytical techniques, while workshops will engage you in solving practical financial modeling exercises and investment decision scenarios aimed at supporting and consolidating your learning.

Workshops will consist of a blend of interactive financial modeling exercises, group work on investment appraisal and capital structure decisions, and debates on contemporary corporate finance issues designed to support your analytical and decision-making skills development.

The interactive activities on the digital platform (Bloomberg & Sage cloud) will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in practice and will eventually prepare you for future professional success in a rapidly changing environment.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a group presentation (30%) and a closed book exam (70%).

30 credits

This module aims to provide the knowledge required for you to either work as tax advisors or to have sufficient knowledge to know how to effectively plan your own tax affairs. The module considers taxation systems in the modern, global economy using the evolution of, and the current UK tax system as a base. 

You will be introduced to the progressive nature of the UK tax system. Where you will consider ethical and moral issues surrounding the tax system, including fairness, efficiency, public benefit, and public harm. Tax Planning opportunities will be discussed so you can appreciate how wealth can be maximised.

Teaching and learning

You will be taught through lectures and workshops that involve a range of learning and teaching approaches, which includes online support and employability-related activities.

Lectures will cover core tax principles and legislation, while workshops will engage you in solving practical tax computations and planning scenarios aimed at supporting and consolidating your learning.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by an individua presentation (30%) and a closed-book exam (70%).

30 credits

The module aims to develop the knowledge and skills of the core areas of finance including investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions. The module is designed to equip you with the skills that would be expected from a finance manager in the early stages of a career in the finance function of a business.

The module adopts a blended learning approach, incorporating theoretical instruction, hands-on financial analysis of a business from the perspective of a finance manager’s responsibilities, and real-world case studies, ensuring that diverse learning styles are accommodated. The module also encourages collaborative learning, enabling you to develop your ability to work effectively in diverse groups and to broaden your world view and own perspectives by considering a wider range of perspectives and ideas.

You will explore corporate finance and investment practices in domestic and international contexts, including financial market structures, global sources of financing, and cross-border investment appraisal. Real-world case studies and strategic investment frameworks will help you develop a global outlook on financial decision-making and risk assessment.

Teaching and learning

You will be taught through lectures and workshops that involve a range of learning and teaching approaches, which includes online support and employability-related activities. You will start building your digital skills in various ways, including accessing online resources and Excel-based financial analysis.

Lectures will cover core financial principles and analytical techniques, while workshops will engage you in solving practical financial modeling exercises and investment decision scenarios aimed at supporting and consolidating your learning.

Workshops will consist of a blend of interactive financial modeling exercises, group work on investment appraisal and capital structure decisions, and debates on contemporary corporate finance issues designed to support your analytical and decision-making skills development.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a closed-book exam (70%) and an Excel-based project on DCF/working capital management and a group presentation (30%).

30 credits

The module aims to introduce you to the risk/return characteristics of both traditional and alternative investments. This module considers these characteristics in isolation but also introduces how these characteristics will suit the needs of different individual and institutional investors. In addition, this module will focus on firm-level valuation. 

This module will also give you the analytical skills to assess complex issues and apply specialised technical expertise to inform strategic decision-making. This includes the selection of suitable investment pots from a wide variety of asset classes and products, such as equity, fixed-income securities, properties, derivatives, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Additionally, it provides investment solutions in the context of risk-return tradeoffs that are tailored to the unique risk profiles and investment requirements of individual and institutional investors.

You will gain a comprehensive overview of firm valuation, including advanced valuation tools including adjusted present value approaches, valuing money-losing firms, valuing young or start-up firms, and probabilistic approaches in valuation (e.g., scenario analysis, decision trees, and simulations).

You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate non-financial information, such as environmental, social, and governance factors, as decision input when analysing investment strategies. Consequently, you will be able to understand the magnitude of the challenge in terms of the value of assets at risk in accordance with climate and sustainability objectives that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Teaching and learning

You will be taught through lectures and workshops that involve a range of learning and teaching approaches, which includes online support and employability-related activities. 

Lectures will cover core asset valuation techniques, while workshops will engage you in solving practical exercises aimed at supporting and consolidating your learning.

You will build yourdigital skills in various ways, including accessing online resources, using advanced valuation tools and financial modelling techniques.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a multiple-choice question test (30%) and a case study report (70%).

30 credits

The module aims to prepare you for the professional equivalent of your driving theory test. There are many jobs in financial services – both in the UK and globally - that require the job holder to obtain ‘appropriate qualifications’ in financial services regulations and markets. 

This module is aligned with Unit 1: Investment Environment module of the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate. It also adds more general areas of Corporate and Business Law relevant to finance professionals in areas beyond financial services. The teaching approach will start with investor objectives and then review the risks clients face in the largely unregulated world of cryptocurrency. From there, you will build an understanding of how and why the existing regulatory framework exists and functions.

Teaching and learning

You will be taught through lectures and workshops that involve a range of learning and teaching approaches, which includes online support and employability-related activities. 

Lectures will cover core financial regulation principles and market operations, while workshops will engage you in analysing practical regulatory compliance scenarios and financial market case studies aimed at supporting and consolidating your learning.

Workshops will consist of a blend of interactive regulatory analysis exercises, group work on client classification and financial planning processes, and debates on contemporary financial market issues such as cryptocurrency regulation and ethical conduct designed to support professional judgment and compliance skills development.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a case study (50%) and an online test (50%).

30 credits 

This module develops essential quantitative skills, financial theory, product knowledge, and cognitive ability for the capital markets investment industry. It covers market characteristics, asset classes, portfolio theory, fixed income, equities, selected derivatives, and relevant quantitative techniques.

It also distinguishes personal wealth management from institutional fund management to enhance employability. This module covers both institutional fund management and personal wealth management, enhancing financial literacy and making investment decision-making accessible.

You will develop financial data literacy and basic quantitative skills through an investment advisory project, improving your employability. 

Teaching and learning

You will be taught through lectures and workshops that involve a range of learning and teaching approaches, which includes online support and employability-related activities.

Lectures will cover core material, and in workshops you will engage in solving practical exercises aimed at supporting and consolidating your learning. A compulsory component, a Bloomberg certificate programme, will make you familiar with industry-standard financial information services.

Teaching is supported by quantitative spreadsheet modelling and financial software, immersing you in a technology-driven environment that reflects real-world industry practices. 

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a practical industry-led certificate (50%) and a group assignment (50%).

30 credits 

This intensive six-week taught module is designed to equip you with the essential competencies needed for professional consultancy practice. 

This module serves as the skills-based foundation for the concurrent Roehampton Live Project, providing you with theoretical frameworks, practical tools, and professional capabilities required to deliver high-quality consultancy services to real clients.

Delivered as a professional bootcamp in a blocked format, this module creates an immersive learning environment where you will develop expertise in consultancy methodologies, client relationship management, strategic problem-solving, and professional communication. The intensive structure enables you to build confidence and competence before engaging with live client projects.

You will learn to integrate ethical considerations, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability into your consultancy approach, ensuring that your professional practice contributes to broader societal wellbeing.

Key areas of focus include consultancy frameworks and methodologies, client engagement and relationship management, evidence-based research and analysis techniques, strategic thinking and recommendation development, professional communication and presentation skills, and ethical consultancy practice and sustainability integration.

You will engage in real case studies and simulated client scenarios, working individually and in teams to apply learned concepts. The module incorporates guest speakers from industry, practical workshops, and reflective exercises to bridge theory and practice effectively. 

This module prepares you for immediate application of skills in your concurrent Live Project module, where you will work with real clients as part of the ‘Roehampton Business Advice Centre’.

Teaching and learning

The module employs intensive blocked delivery with high contact hours to create an immersive professional development experience. Teaching methods include interactive workshops, case study analysis, simulation exercises, guest speaker sessions, and peer learning activities. 

You will have 22 hours of lectures and 33 hours of workshops over six weeks. Lectures and workshops will be interactive in nature providing an environment for sharing business ideas, problem space mapping and evaluation opportunities and carrying business scoping exercise.

Assessment

This module will be assessed through a consultancy toolkit portfolio (50%) and a consultancy bid presentation (50%).

30 credits 

This transformative capstone module is designed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting, developing strategic solutions to real-world business challenges.

You will work in consultancy teams as part of the Roehampton Business Advice Service, collaborating with a diverse range of external clients, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), non-profit organisations, social enterprises, and larger companies. Global engagement projects will also be sought with partners outside of the UK, or projects that can have an influence on communities globally.

Each team will engage with a client to diagnose business problems, conduct in-depth research, and formulate evidence-based recommendations. By making an impact through real-world projects, you will enhance your ability to navigate complexity, synthesise information, and communicate your insights effectively to senior stakeholders.

While teamwork is a core aspect of this module, you will also undertake substantial individual work, ensuring that your personal contributions are critically assessed and aligned with your professional aspirations. The module is structured to simulate a professional consultancy environment, equipping you with the practical skills, commercial awareness, and adaptability needed for leadership roles in business and beyond.

You will be encouraged to develop ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable business solutions, ensuring that your recommendations contribute not only to organisational success but also to broader societal and environmental wellbeing.

Through a combination of practical experience, academic rigor, and reflective work-based learning, you will be empowered to become a strategic thinker, problem solver, and an influential professional. The module is designed to be a stepping stone into a range of career paths, with projects aligned with your own career goals. By the end of this module, you will have built a portfolio of high-quality work that demonstrates your analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.

Teaching and learning

Each consultancy team will be assigned an academic supervisor who will provide structured guidance, feedback, and oversight throughout the project. 

You will have scheduled supervision meetings, including meetings with your supervisor at key milestones during the project to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps. Supervisors will support you in managing client relationships and ensure professionalism in communications.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a consultancy report (50%) and a live presentation (50%).

30 credits

You will develop your core academic and integrated English language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will become familiar with key academic skills and concepts, such as referencing methods and awareness of academic integrity and tone. You will apply these skills and knowledge to both broad topics and also your chosen subject pathway.

Teaching and learning

You will be required to actively engage in on-campus learning for up to 10 hours a week.

You will be taught through a full range of teaching and learning methods, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups, group directed tasks and presentations. This will enable you to learn from your peers and tutors in both structured and information settings.

You will be encouraged to think creatively about your approach to learning and discussions with your peers. You will also have access to recordings, resources, links and signposting through Moodle to enrich your learning.

Assessment

You will be assessed through group and individual presentations, comparative and reflective essays, multiple choice exams, coursework and reports, oral exams, portfolios, case studies and blogs.

30 credits

You will develop your core academic and integrated English language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will become familiar with key academic skills and concepts, such as referencing methods and awareness of academic integrity and tone. You will apply these skills and knowledge to both broad topics and also your chosen subject pathway.

Teaching and Learning

You will be required to actively engage in on-campus learning for up to 10 hours a week.

You will be taught through a full range of teaching and learning methods, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups, group directed tasks and presentations. This will enable you to learn from your peers and tutors in both structured and information settings.

You will be encouraged to think creatively about your approach to learning and discussions with your peers. You will also have access to recordings, resources, links and signposting through Moodle to enrich your learning.

Assessment

You will be assessed through group and individual presentations, comparative and reflective essays, multiple choice exams, coursework and reports, oral exams, portfolios, case studies and blogs. 

30 credits

You will develop your research, numeracy and information technology skills. You will investigate the difference between primary and secondary research, conduct your own research project and demonstrate your findings through data analysis. You will also develop your awareness of equality, diversion and inclusion in the UK, through a real-world issue; discrimination in the workplace.

Teaching and learning

You will be required to actively engage in on-campus learning for up to 10 hours a week.

You will be taught through a full range of teaching and learning methods, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups, group directed tasks and presentations. This will enable you to learn from your peers and tutors in both structured and information settings.

You will be encouraged to think creatively about your approach to learning and discussions with your peers. You will also have access to recordings, resources, links and signposting through Moodle to enrich your learning.

Assessment

You will be assessed through group and individual presentations, comparative and reflective essays, multiple choice exams, coursework and reports, oral exams, portfolios, case studies and blogs. 

30 credits

This module provides you with a foundational understanding of the principles and practices of business. You will explore the fundamental concepts of business environments, legal structures, and organisational dynamics, focusing on small and large businesses.

With the introduction of key principles of sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusive business practices in a globalised economy, it is expected that you will develop an understanding of contemporary issues affecting businesses at both local and global levels. The transferable skills you will develop in taking this module will enable you to critically evaluate new business ventures, create mission and vision statements, and engage in collaborative activities to develop essential teamwork and communication skills.

The module follows a thoughtful combination of theory, applied learning and reflective practices. By emphasising real-world applications, ethical considerations and global awareness, you will become a responsible, skilled and adaptive business professional.

Teaching and learning

Through interactive workshops, role-play activities, and case studies, it is expected that you will develop practical skills in business planning, stakeholder analysis, and strategic thinking.

The teaching delivery for each module consists of one, one-three-hour lecture and one, two-hour seminar per week. Seminars will consist of individual, group activities and role plays.

You will also have an additional 30 minutes of online support each week, which will consist of individual tasks such as quizzes, posting on discussion forums, watching videos and taking notes and reading.

Assessment

This module will be assessed using a business pitch and an individual written report.

40% - formative assessment where you will identify sources of business ideas (300 words) and summative assessment, where you will be required to present a business pitch to an audience of investors.

60% - individual written report, using a start-up company of your choice to identify and evaluate key challenges faced.

30 credits

This module delves deeper into core business functional areas and includes topics such as: marketing, finance, Human Resource Management (HRM) and leadership. The module is structured to enable you to gain an understanding of analytical frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE and Porter’s Five Forces that will enable you to evaluate as well as identify opportunities and challenges within different business environments. The transferable skills you will develop in taking this module will enable you to critically evaluate the key functional aspects of business operations and application of theory to practice.

You will also evaluate the principles of product life cycle, and business portfolio management. This exploration will further develop your foundational skills that will enable you to deal with real-world business challenges and engage in critical discussions. Additionally, the module design follows a thoughtful combination of theory, applied learning and reflective practices, emphasising real-world applications, ethical considerations and global awareness, preparing you to become a responsible, skilled and adaptive business professional.

Teaching and learning

This module will be delivered to ensure active interactions through workshops and seminar activities while focusing on practical applications, such as cost behavior, breakeven analysis, market research, recruitment processes, and globalisation.

The teaching delivery for each module consists of one, one-three-hour lecture and one, two-hour seminar per week. Seminars will consist of individual, group activities and role plays.

You will also have an additional 30 minutes of asynchronous digital support each week, which will consist of individual tasks such as quizzes, posting on discussion forums, watching videos and taking notes and reading.

Assessment

This module will be assessed using a group presentation and an individual written report.

40% - group presentation, where you will use relevant tools to evaluate the macro environment of a business organisation of your choice.

60% - individual written report, acting like an independent management consultant, you will write an analytical business report on a company of your choice on how it can gain or increase its competitive advantage.