The BSc in Accounting and Finance
The BSc in Accounting and Finance has been designed to deliver a state-of-the-art educational experience to its students. The modules have been designed to reflect the most recent developments in the theory and practice of the respective scientific fields. At the same time, the programme structure and contentment covers the majority of requirements for the most sought-after accreditations, such as ACCA, CFA, ICAEW, or CIMA, among others, which the Department wishes to secure for the BSc in Accounting and Finance.
While the required concepts will be introduced in each module and guidance to catch up will be provided where necessary, we expect students to have a fundamental understanding of calculus. No previous knowledge of economics or managerial sciences is required.
After successful completion of the BSc in Accounting and Finance, students will be able to:
- Engage with simple and complex accounting issues based on International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Apply costing principles in order to calculate the costs of product and services, prepare budgets and make successful managerial decisions.
- Analyze financial statements of companies (entities) and estimate their value by applying appropriate valuation techniques. Appreciate the function of internal and external control, as well as, the company's internal auditing measures and management control systems.
- Engage with complex business taxation issues.
- Implement concepts related to financial management and capital budgeting and be able to consult on issues of corporate finance, such as dividend policy, capital structure, working capital management and risk management.
- Explain the functioning of international money and capital markets and explain how they affect economic policy and business decisions.
- Engage with concepts related to the pricing and behaviour of financial products.
- Explain the main portfolio management theories and implement portfolio management techniques.
- Apply quantitative methodologies in the context of accounting and finance.
- Use technologies in the context of accounting and finance.
- Appreciate the importance of business ethics and ESG (Environment – Society – Governance) principles in conduct of business.
- Prepare and present a well-research report or brief on a certain deadline.
- Engage in literature search and research on topics rooted in the science of Accounting and Finance.
- Exhibit professionalism and apply professional skills in a professional environment.
Awarded Degree
Each module corresponds to 6 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) and each semester has a total of 30 ECTS units. Students who successfully accumulate 240 ECTS units will receive a BSc in Accounting and Finance, equivalent to the Greek equivalent “Ptychion” («Πτυχίο»). The degree is officially recognised by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (NARIC). This means that your degree is recognised for all legal purposes in Greece and the European Union and provides you the opportunity to seek employment in the European Union.
Mode and Duration
The BSc in Accounting and Finance is a 4-year programme delivered on a full-time mode. The modules are delivered on a 13-week semester basis and exams take place at the end of each semester as well as during the resit examination period each September.
Attendance
You are expected to attend all timetabledsessions and to participate during class and overall, to demonstrate a professional attitude. Procedures are also in place to monitor attendance while extended absence from teaching sessions or assessments may lead to actions taken, especially if you are studying under a Student Visa.
Assessment Policy and Progression
The pass rate for a module and the overall pass rate for the BSc in Accounting and Finance is 5 on a scale from 0 to 10. Analytically, the marking scale is as follows:
- 8.51 – 10.00: Excellent
- 6.51 – 8.50: Very Good
- 5.00 – 6.50: Good
- < 5.00: Fail
If a student fails to pass a module, she or he will have the opportunity for a repeat assessment during the resit assessment period of the following September. If a student fails again at the resit assessment, they will be asked to repeat the module along with any financial implications that this may have. Students who fail to complete their studies in four years will be granted with an extension of up to 4 more years. After the end of the 8th academic year, students will be automatically unregistered from the course. Exemptions will be considered by the programme committee if there are valid extenuating circumstances.
Disabilities and Assessments
If you have a disability or require special arrangements during assessments, you need to inform the Secretariat of the Department in written form, attaching documentation translated into English from a certified translator where your condition or diagnosis is confirmed by a healthcare professional (signed and stamped). The Secretariat will inform module instructors about your condition and, where necessary, modified assessment provisions will be set in place. Strict confidentiality will be observed with regards to your sensitive data.
