BA (Hons) International Finance and Business Accounting

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 ACCA and take advantage of exam exemptions
Enjoy regular seminars, workshops and guest speakers as part of our Master Speaker series

"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

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

The Distance Learning Degree allows us to offer students a 3-year programme delivered online through our Digital Campus. You will experience the best of a Prague City University education by receiving individual mentoring from our professional lecturers, and by actively partaking in all lectures and discussions in the university’s Digital Campus alongside your fellow students.

In addition, the programmes are supported by two residential weekend sessions in Prague, per semester. This is your opportunity to visit our campus, meet fellow students in your programme, attend workshops with your group, and consult with your lecturers in person.

Students can enter the distance learning programme at three points during the academic year: September, February and June, with two modules taken each semester. Bachelor’s Degrees are awarded after 8 successfully completed semesters of study.

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.

Radhik Soni presented to CCHBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) in the Czech Republic a joint research project he undertook with them. His final year dissertation focused on the following areas:

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.

Dr 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 and ACCA programmes, 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.

arulan "My lecturers were just fantastic and continue to be fantastic as I pursue my Master’s at PCU. The course material was well structured and geared for deep learning and the projects so practical. The knowledge I gained really helped me to understand how businesses work and how decision making is directly related to finance and accounting. Furthermore, with CIMA added to my degree a whole new world of information opened up to me. Towards the end of my Bachelor's I was privileged to be accepted into the Global Finance Rotation Program at SAP and now work across many different departments which allows me to further explore my passion for finance."

Arulan Reddy, Finance Associate at SAP, BA (Hons) International Finance and Business Accounting graduate and MSc International Management student

Graduate Careers & Further Study Destinations

After graduation our alumni are known for securing global careers at leading corporations. Some have successfully pursued research and further studies at leading institutions or have started their own businesses:

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.