Management and Accounting Career focused degrees at Robert Gordon University Study at the Aberdeen Business School, a leading provider of dynamic, professional and practical programs, developed in close collaboration with industry. Situated in the oil and gas capital of Europe, Aberdeen is home to hundreds of energy and services companies, making it one of the most influential energy cities in the world. Our Business and Accounting programs are specially developed to equip international students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to reach their full potential and realise their ambitions with a degree at Robert Gordon University.
The university’s outstanding level of teaching, and its reputation for producing highly employable graduates, enables it to confidently deliver business programs that meet and exceed the expectations of future employers. With a 97.7 per cent graduate employment rate, many students go on to work around the globe.
Key facts Intakes: September and February Entry point: First Year degree Duration of the course: Four years Career opportunities: Accountant, Auditor, Contracts Analyst, Finance Manager, HR Officer, Management Consultant, Marketing Executive, Recruitment Consultant, Sales Manager.
At a glance • Top UK university for graduate prospects in Accounting and Finance (The Times, 2015) • Highest graduate employment rate in the UK* (HESA 2013 & 2014) • Full year internship is not a sandwich course — it is undertaken as a credit bearing third year † • £22,000 average salary after course (Unistats 2015)
* Career after six months. † Students undertaking a full placement year in third year must return for their fourth year, resulting in a bachelor’s degree with honours. Only available with Business and Accounting degrees.
Increase your employability with a paid placement Placement opportunities*
First year entry
Unique in Scotland to Robert Gordon University, the 48 week internship in third year is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain practical, professional experience in busy business environments. Students earn a salary during this year and pay reduced course fees. The Aberdeen Business School Placement Office offers continued support to help students find internships, and offer CV advice and mock job interviews.
ICRGU offers first year entry into the BA (Hons) degrees from Robert Gordon University. Students will commence the first year of the course, on campus, in the supportive environment of ICRGU, studying modules developed in close collaboration with Aberdeen Business School. Students will then progress onto the second year at Robert Gordon University. Progression is assured, as long as the minimum pass marks are achieved within the first year at ICRGU.
This is an excellent chance to build a strong knowledge base, and increase contacts and networking opportunities that can prove valuable towards future career prospects. Throughout this credit-bearing placement, students must also continue developing their academic knowledge with two carefully developed modules.
Aberdeen business school The state–of–the–art building boasts ultra modern teaching facilities, lecture theatres and IT labs, as well as a student café and eatery. The facilities at Aberdeen Business School are among the best in the UK. The
diverse and exciting range of degree programmes are taught by specialists who maintain close links with the world of work. Well established relationships with professional bodies, industrial organisations, government departments and research institutes ensure that all taught content is relevant and meets industry standards.
Entry requirements Please visit our website, rgu.ac.uk/icrgu, for full information on the ICRGU admissions requirements relating to your country.
* Placement route not guaranteed
“After being accepted for a 48 week placement with a marketing agency in Manchester, I can say that the placement is hard work, but hugely rewarding and a great learning experience. I am getting the chance to dip into a real-world business, observe inside the company and meet new people from all over the world.”
Former ICRGU student: Amina Kazhina, Kazakhstan BA (Hons) Management
BA (Hons) Business and Management courses Robert Gordon University works closely with the business community to ensure that courses are delivered in the most innovative and relevant way possible for the future career development of students, including work placements, industry projects and experienced lecturing staff. With a wide range of options available, management students at Robert Gordon University will be able to tailor their studies
to the interest that they have developed. Exploring such areas as advertising, human resource management, leadership, marketing, quality management and other related modules, and students will have a truly industry-focused degree. Possible career paths include Contracts Analyst, Human Resources Officer, Management Consultant, Marketing Executive, and Recruitment Consultant.
Successful completion of the program will lead to the award of one of the following from Robert Gordon University:
• BA/BA (Hons) Management • BA/BA (Hons) Management with Human Resource Management • BA/BA (Hons) Management with Marketing
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Robert Gordon University’s degree in Accounting and Finance is carefully developed to ensure that students become well–rounded, professional and highly employable accountants. By offering a dynamic combination of accounting, finance and management subjects, the university has developed a course that is truly effective for the accountancy and finance professions. Robert Gordon University offers the only Accounting and Finance degree in Scotland with the opportunity to take part in a yearlong salaried work placement. During this, students will also take two modules including The Theory of Auditing and The Practice of Auditing to support their practical experience. The university teaching staff on accounting modules are Chartered Accountants, many of whom qualified with a Big Four firm: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
This course is fully accredited by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and students can also qualify for up to eight exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The course is also fully accredited by:
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), England and Wales (ICAEW) • The Association of International Accountants (AIA) • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Graduates have fantastic career prospects within this field and are often in great demand from employers, including the major accountancy firms, multinational companies in a wide range of industry sectors, investment fund managers and banks.
Possible career paths include auditing, corporate finance, financial and management accounting and taxation. Successful completion of the program will lead to the award of the following from Robert Gordon University:
• BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Ranked 14th in the UK (The Times, 2015)
Course structure Undergraduate pathway High School
First Year Degree
Second Year Degree
Postgraduate pathway Minimum 15 years education
Pre-Master’s
Third Year Degree
Final Year Degree
Placement Route*
Exit award: Bachelor’s Degree with Honours
Master’s
*Placement route cannot be guaranteed.
Pre-Master’s at ICRGU ICRGU offers Pre-Master’s courses leading to a variety of Accounting, Business and Management postgraduate degrees at Robert Gordon University. The one semester Pre-Master’s course fully prepares students for postgraduate level study in the UK and ensures that students get the most from your master’s degree. For further information, entry requirements and fees, please visit rgu.ac.uk/icrgu, or contact ICRGU using the details below.
Degrees available via Pre-Master’s at ICRGU • • • • • • • • • • • • •
MSc Accounting and Finance – Conversion course (June only) MSc Corporate Communication and Public Affairs (June only) — 4 week placement* MSc Fashion Management (June only) MSc Financial Management MSc International Business MSc Information and Library Sciences — 4 week placement* MSc International Marketing Management (June only) MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management MSc Management — 7 week placement* MSc Oil and Gas Accounting (June only) MSc Project Management — 6 week placement MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain Management MPA Master of Public Administration
* Work placement only available for those joining ICRGU in June intake.
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