Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 23/10/2025
College College Social Sciences
School Birmingham Business School
Department Accounting
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Sc. Accounting and Finance (Semester at UoBDubai) Full-time
Programme Code 148K
Delivery Location Dubai
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations ACCA
Aims of the Programme The programme aims to develop rounded, confident individuals who are ready to outperform in their chosen career. We aim to develop the analytical capabilities of individuals, encourage critical thinking and cultivate independent learners who are able to evaluate and integrate knowledge from multiple sources. We also aim to improve student communication and presentation skills, and encourage students to develop a deeper approach to learning that allows them to formulate their own student focused understanding of concepts related to accounting and finance. This involves achieving a balance between conceptual and applied aspects, students will engage with theoretical frameworks through financial accounting, management accounting or financial markets while applying these concepts through varied assessments. We aim to nurture understanding in a breadth of disciplines and advance student team building qualities that will help to enhance employability and a growth mindset, by encouraging students to reflect on their work and behaviours.

Entry to the suite of BSc programmes in Dubai is into year One (stage 1). Year one is a foundation year and are given a thorough grounding in the subject areas that they will continue to develop in later years. The modules studied mirror those on the UK programme.

In Stage Two we adopt a specialist approach. As students are only offered the professional accounting pathway. All of the modules in Year 2 are compulsory. The modules on the programme mirror those modules already offered in the are consistent with those offered on UK based professional accounting pathway.

Stage Three offers modules which will enable them to buuild build on knowledge gained in year 1 and year 2. Modules continue the focus on developing accounting knowledge with the aim of maximising exemptions from the professional accounting bodies. The optional modules offered have been chosen as the most appropriate modules for the coherence of the programme.Students completing this degree will qualify for partial exemption from the professional examinations of the ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, and CPA (Australia).
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Learning outcome 1. Appraising the foundations of accounting and finance in both conceptual and applied aspects in key areas like financial accounting, management accounting, or financial markets. (Applicable to the following qualifications: CertHE/DipHE/BSc)

Learning outcome 2. Applying current technical accounting language and practices to analyse and interpret financial statements. (Applicable to the following qualifications: DipHE/BSc)

Learning outcome 3. Demonstrating skills in recording and summarizing transactions and other economic events, in the preparation of financial statements, in analysing the operations of a business and in financial analysis and projections. (Applicable to the following qualifications: DipHE/BSc)

Learning outcome 4. Comparing contemporary theories and empirical evidence concerning accounting and the firm and be able to evaluate critically such theories and evidence. (Applicable to the following qualifications: BSc)

Learning outcome 5. Comparing theories and empirical evidence concerning financial management, risk and the operation of the capital markets. (Applicable to the following qualifications: BSc)

Learning outcome 6. Comparing international perspectives on accounting and professional ethics. (Applicable to the following qualifications: BSc)

 Lectures, classes, case study work, online assignments and quizzes, presentations, self directed study,
Individual reports, essays, group projects, assessed presentations, exams, case studies
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Learning outcome 1. A critical approach to problem solving; (Applicable to the following qualifications: CertHE/DipHE/BSc)

Learning outcome 2. The ability to formulate and deliver logical and precise arguments; (Applicable to the following qualifications: CertHE/DipHE/BSc)

Learning outcome 3. Research skills including methodology, analysis and interpretation; (Applicable to the following qualifications: BSc)

Learning outcome 4. Oral and written communication skills; (Applicable to the following qualifications: CertHE/DipHE/BSc)

Learning outcome 5. Team working and presentation skills; (Applicable to the following qualifications: DipHE/BSc)

Learning outcome 6. Digital literacy skills; (Applicable to the following qualifications: CertHE/DipHE/BSc)

Learning outcome 7. Ability to use and interpret the information on financial statements & carry out simple statistical & financial analysis; (Applicable to the following qualifications: BSc)

Learning outcome 8. Reflect on the ethical considerations and responsible use of data in a business analytics context. (Applicable to the following qualifications: DipHE/BSc)

 Lectures, classes, case study work, online assignments and quizzes, presentations, self directed study,
Individual reports, essays, group projects, assessed presentations, exams, case studies