Hi, I have just enrolled for accounting and financial degree course hence I have checked the program list and noticed much differences among universities. My business studies epitomise:

lev1
introduction to bookkeeping and accounting
introd. to financial services
you and your money; personal finance in context

lev2
analysing data
business organisations and their environments
personal investment in an uncertain world

lev3
accounting for strategy implementation
certificate in accounting
managing 2; marketing and finance

plus 70 points I have chosen from:

lev2
financial accounting
management accounting
lev3
professional certificate in management APEL

‘Normal’ University courses contains for example:

lev1
Analysis of business
business environment
lerning and skills development in business
managing people, finance and marketing

lev2
financial accounting
advenced financial accounting
budgeting, planning and control
information systems
international business
Management accounting
Research skills

lev3
Auditing, Control and Communication
Ethics and governance
financial management
strategic management
advanced corporate reporting
strategic management accounting
taxation of UK corporate organisations
undergraduate major project

With all this differences I would feel like complete looser if I have pass all the exams without changing university.
What can I do in this situation?
Complete some modules and count them next year towards better university or it does not matter in this profession. I would also like to have completed some exams towards CIMA qualification during studies.

Ask in the departments where you’re thinking of studying any special slant the courses may have.

Often they emphasise the professor’s special interest.

2 Responses

1. JOJO Says:
   June 18th, 2010 at 1:46 pm

   I have done AAT’s and I’d say ask for a book list so you can go to a local college/uni library or online to see what the context of the learning is likely to be in reality rather than trying to judge from different course listings. You can also contact the Uni’s and speak to someone in the department or even student services for more detailed information. Get as much info as you can before committing yourself to be sure you are doing the course that is right for you.
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2. rosie recipe Says:
   June 18th, 2010 at 2:18 pm

   Ask in the departments where you’re thinking of studying any special slant the courses may have.

   Often they emphasise the professor’s special interest.
   References :

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