BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com New BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting and Business combines work and study

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 What we will cover… Overview of the BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting and Business Benefits for employers Birkbeck, University of London: World-class teaching and research Becoming an ICAEW approved training employer Why are ICAEW supporting this programme? Who is eligible? How to apply

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 Programme overview Complement ACA professional qualification with degree Technical (‘hard’) and management (‘soft’) skills 360 credits divided equally between ACA and degree Compulsory degree modules include critical reflection, and research methods Optional degree modules include brand development, buyer behaviour, and international business

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 Benefits for employers Employees develop ‘soft’ skills – interpersonal, problem-solving Study focuses on real workplace issues Part-time, flexible delivery mode enables employees to combine work and study with no additional time away from the office Networking opportunities for employees studying alongside other working professionals Investment in training promotes staff retention and loyalty

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 Birkbeck, University of London World-class research and teaching institution Prestigious University of London qualification London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education Among top one per cent of universities worldwide – Times Higher Education rankings 2012 Birkbeck has consistently ranked number one in the National Student Surveys

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 Benefits of the programme: Academic excellence Degree taught in Department of Management within School of Business, Economics and Informatics (BEI) Internationally-recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy BEI offers a portfolio of more than 80 courses at all levels from certificate to PhD. Over 160 staff, including more than 100 research- active faculty members

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 Benefits of the programme: Flexibility Tuition tailored to needs of your firm and your employees: Evening classes, weekend workshops, online tuition or workplace teaching Varying intensity of study: 3-6 years Flexible start dates: October, January or April Birkbeck’s flexible approach supports non-traditional students juggling study with work, family and other commitments

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 Who is eligible? ACA trainees ICAEW qualified chartered accountants without a degree wanting a first degree and/or to progress to a fast-track Master’s degree Students and trainees can take top up modules from Birkbeck to complete their degree concurrently with the ACA or when they have completed their 12 Certificate and Professional Level modules

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 What do I do if I haven’t trained ACA students before? Students studying for the ACA and the degree, need to be employed by an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer They must also complete all the essential elements of the ACA: – Exams – 450 days technical work experience – Initial professional development – Structured training in ethics The programme provides for all of these through training with the employer and Birkbeck

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 Becoming an ATE Straightforward Quick No cost We will support you through the process

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 Why is ICAEW supporting the programme? Increases access to the profession Provides flexibility to employers – time out of the office for tuition is minimised Students are likely to be extremely loyal – encouraging retention

BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2012 How to apply Applicants under 21 require 3 A levels (BCC or 260 tariff points, 26 points for International Baccalaureate) Applicants over 21 admitted based on qualifications, skills, work experience Visit Contact Dr Linda Trenberth: – –

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