Leeds University Business School Accounting and Finance John Smith Director of Undergraduate Accounting and Finance Programmes

Leeds University Business School Where are you from? How far have you travelled today? 1.< 10 miles 2.10 – 50 miles 3.> 100 miles

Leeds University Business School Agenda 1.Why study Accounting & Finance? 2.Why study Accounting & Finance at Leeds University Business School?

Leeds University Business School 4 Can you count? Terrifying torrents and long dark tunnels are used to create the excitement of the thrilling train ride at the park

Leeds University Business School Why study Accounting & Finance? The language of business Route to the top Academically challenging Multidisciplinary High demand from employers Internationally recognised

Leeds University Business School Why study at the Business School? World-class academic community Exciting new Accounting and Finance programme for 2012 Strong links with industry Strategic links with the professions Excellent results Employability

Leeds University Business School Academic Community

Leeds University Business School The Academic Community Research and Scholarship Learning & Teaching Professional Practice Research centres Academic practitioners Guest lectures A&F Advisory Board Peer support Personal tutors

Leeds University Business School Test Where is Accounting and Finance at Leeds University Business School ranked in the Independent's Complete University Guide 2012? 1.10 th in Europe 2.Top 50 World 3.8 th in the UK 4.3 rd in US 5.4 th in England

Leeds University Business School New programme for 2012 Strengthened finance provision Streamlined professional exemptions Personal Tutorials Commercial Skills Critical Cases

Leeds University Business School The Leeds difference Leeds is a large research-intensive Russell group university on a single campus –Fantastic range of elective options

Leeds University Business School Accounting and Finance Elective Choices Accounting and Finance Transport Studies Earth & Environment East Asian Studies PsychologyMusicLawPhilosophyComputing Colour Science Food Science and Nutrition Mathematics Linguistics and Phonetics German

Leeds University Business School Test Which of these is not an elective taken by an A&F student over the last year? 1.Forensic Psychology 2.Exploring Animal Behaviour 3.Traditional Alcoholic Beverages 4.Astrophysics 5.Understanding Crime

Leeds University Business School Results 2011 Graduates 17% Firsts 51% Upper Seconds 15 Placement Students – 9 (60%) got a first 2 Study Abroad – 1 (50%) got a first

Leeds University Business School Employability

Leeds University Business School Employability Accounting graduates from 2009 have gone on to: Professional training contracts with the major accounting firms –KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, BDO Finance and banking roles in the big retail banks –Lloyds, Royal Bank of Scotland Other finance and general management roles –Rolls Royce, Unilever

Leeds University Business School Test Which of these organisations have not employed an Leeds accounting graduate in 2010? 1.Royal Bank of Scotland 2.KPMG 3.Rolls Royce 4.Morgan Stanley 5.Deloitte 6.Unilever CASE BOX “My placement last year at Morgan Stanley was a real highlight. What I’ve gained – the experience, the knowledge and the practical side of an industry – no one can ever learn that completely in a classroom environment. I had great support from my tutors and the Careers Centre to get the placement” Akshay Goyal Final Year Student CASE BOX “My placement last year at Morgan Stanley was a real highlight. What I’ve gained – the experience, the knowledge and the practical side of an industry – no one can ever learn that completely in a classroom environment. I had great support from my tutors and the Careers Centre to get the placement” Akshay Goyal Final Year Student

Leeds University Business School Corporate connections Leeds is the leading UK centre for financial and professional services outside London –Great opportunities for summer internships and placements Great reputation –Leeds is a ‘Tier 1’ recruitment university Links with the professional bodies ACCA maximum 9 exemptions ICAEW strategic partnership degree

Leeds University Business School Key takeaways Top 10 UK subject ranking Russell group research-led institution Exciting new programme Strong corporate connections Great city – great opportunities

Leeds University Business School And finally... Hey Remember Helen (student) that I spoke to yesterday about the Sagars job? She got it!!!!!! 5 of the 7 candidates were from our A&F course. I’m leaving now – with a big smile on my face. Cathy Thu 14/04/ :03

Leeds University Business School Any questions? Thank you