BA (Hons) International Finance and Business Accounting
3–year Bachelor’s degree
Full-time and Distance Learning options available
Start September or February
or start in June (Distance Learning only)
This programme explores emerging developments in finance, accounting and fintech, including Blockchain, Data Analytics, and Robotic Process Automation. The highly practical syllabus has students working on real-life projects and case studies, providing them with the experience and skills to make strategic decisions in a business environment.
Programme Essentials
- Gain relevant accountancy and finance skills required in local and international business
- Investigate new technologies such as business Fintech systems and cryptocurrencies
- Learn invaluable professional skills in negotiation, teamwork, leadership and international business management
- Enjoy small class sizes and a uniquely personal approach for the best chance at professional success
- Learn, cooperate and work with international companies, including opportunities for internships
- Build a solid academic foundation that can be followed by further postgraduate studies
- Join professional accountancy associations CIMA and take advantage of exam exemptions
- Enjoy regular seminars, workshops and guest speakers as part of our Master Speaker series
BA (Hons) International Finance and Business Accounting is offered in the framework of the Lifelong Learning with a PCU certificate leading to British qualification, and at the same time granting ECTS credits for the British degree. Find out more about programme accreditation & recognition →
What You Study
Year 1 modules are shared with students from the BA (Hons) International Management programme. This means at the end of your first year of study you can choose to continue with the Finance and Accountancy specialisation, or switch to the management pathway.
Year 1
- Issues in the Contemporary Business Environment
- Contemporary Marketing Practices
- Employee Management
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Business Project Management
- Management Accounting
Year 2
- Statistics for Business Decision Making
- Business Fin-Tech Systems
- Economics and International Business Strategy
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Financial Management
Year 3
- Business Research Methods
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Ethical Frameworks & International Corporate Governance
- Finance and International Financial Markets
- Finance & Accounting Project
"When I started I didn’t have a specific field in mind, but my interest steered quickly to financial crime. This was a field that I didn't know a lot about, but it piqued my interest and got me excited and due to the great teaching and expert lecturers I focused on cryptocurrencies for my dissertation. The lecturers' support at PCU is significant. Their knowledge, background and encouragement has been great. With smaller class sizes they have been able to offer personal teaching, support and guidance throughout which has meant a lot to me."
Hulda Niinisto, BA (Hons) International Finance and Business Accounting graduate
Schedule
The programme can be taken either full-time or in distance learning format.
Full-time Format
Full-time students in the first and second years of the programme will have 12 hours of lessons per week. In the third year, students will have 6 hours of lessons per week, along with weekend sessions. This structure allows students in their final year to engage in work or internships, as they are encouraged to do so.
In general, students are advised to double this time for self-study and for working on class assignments. In addition, a further 2 to 3 hours per week may be required for attending events and workshops on campus.
Distance Learning
Meet your Programme Leader
Bruce Gahir, DBA
Bruce Gahir is Associate Dean of the School of Business and programme leader for International Finance and Business Accounting. He pursues his own academic interests in questions of financial management and accounting, business ethics, and the management of global economic operations. Bruce also manages the CIMA programme, and acts as an adviser in the field of financial services. Bruce has Doctorate (DBA) with Teesside University and studied theoretical physics (BSc and MSc) at University College London, and philosophy (MA) at Birkbeck College. Before his career in academics, Bruce worked in multinational corporations and banks in London.
Entry Requirements
- Confirmation of completed High School Education with an appropriate grade profile (assessed individually)
- English language certificate. Required Scores: IELTS 5.5 ; TOEFL iBT 60+, FCE (A) Other certificates may be accepted
- A letter of motivation (300 words)
- For all programmes at Prague City University there is a final interview between the applicant and the Programme Leader before the final decision on admission is made.
- For all programmes at Prague City University there is a final interview between the applicant and the Programme Leader before the final decision on admission is made.
Are you interested in this programme?
Start September, February.
Degree Projects
The BA (Hons) in International Finance and Business Accounting culminates in a challenging, self-defined project that taps into students’ strengths, interests and experiences.
- researching the environmental impacts CCHBC has in the Czech Republic (as disclosed in the Global Reporting Initiative)
- using the relevant Global Reporting Initiative standards to determine the environmental impacts and therefore the sustainability of the company’s operations.
- related topics such as Integrated Reporting, Porter’s Value Chain, Mendelow’s stakeholder Power/Interest matrix and Sustainability Accounting.
Career Building at PCU
CGMA Finance Business Programme
The School of Business is excited to announce their Advanced University Partnership with CIMA and the launch of the CGMA Finance Leadership Digital Programme, a self-paced, self-directed online learning platform that builds critical financial competencies across a broad set of technical, business, digital, people and leadership skills.
Career Fair 2023
PCU's network of local and international employers ensures that students are constantly informed about exciting opportunities that come their way, not just limited to the annual career fair.
One such example is Anastasiia, a first year student who has an internship with local firm Lucca Prague.
"The correlation between my studies and my job have been immensely helpful. Many of the tasks I am assigned at my internship I have already covered in class."
Graduate Careers & Further Study Destinations
- Nikolas Bowles graduated from PCU while balancing work by studying in Distance Learning format. He currently works remotely from Prague as an Account Representative for Deepnote in San Francisco, USA.
- Tatiana Eliasova graduated from International Finance and Business Accounting and went on to complete MSc International Management at PCU. She now works as a P2P Reporting Specialist at Novartis in Prague.
- Arulan Reddy works at SAP in Prague. He continues to study MSc International Management at PCU and management level of CIMA having already completed the operational level.
- Trang Nhu Hoang graduated and work as a Data Scientist in Prague. She has recently returned to PCU and is studying MSc Computing.
- Prince Magampa graduated from International Finance and Business Accounting and went on to complete MSc International Management at PCU. He now works as a Financial Reporting & Accounting Specialist at Novartis in Prague.
- Hulda Niinisto recently finished International Finance and Business Accounting and will continue Master's studies at Antwerp Management School at the University of Antwerp in Belgium.
- Radhik Soni works as a Revenue Recognition Specialist at SAP and as an Associate Lecturer at Prague City University. He has also completed his MSc Economics and Management at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague.
- Vildana Smajic graduated from International Finance and Business Accounting and went on to complete MSc International Management at PCU. She now works as a P&O Services Leader at Novartis in Prague.
- Alric Ferrao works as a Shipping Coordinator-Streamlining Logistics at Alshaya Group in Kuwait.
- Vladan Hasek works as a Treasury Specialist at Eurowag in Prague.
