Why study Accounting with The Open University?
The Open University Business School has been delivering transformational, high-quality business and management education for over 30 years. You can be reassured by the quality of our teaching as we’re proud to be part of an elite group of the top 1% of global business schools who are triple accredited.
The benefits of studying Accounting with us are:
- Gain exemptions from some of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional examinations.
- Comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial accounting, management accounting and financial management.
The unique way you’ll learn allows you to access your studies anytime, anywhere – so you don’t need to put your life on hold.
Careers in Accounting
If you are logical, organised, analytical and numerate, a career in accounting could be for you. Accountants work in all areas of business and in the public and voluntary sectors using their financial expertise to inform management decision-making and advise an organisation how to maximise profitability and efficiency. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree such as becoming a Chartered Accountant or a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Our range of courses in Accounting can help you start or progress your career in:
- Financial accountancy
- Management accountancy
- Financial and risk analysis
- Auditing and financial reporting
- Budgetary, taxation analysis and consultancy