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BA (Hons) International Finance and Business Accounting

 

3–year Bachelor’s degree
Full-time and Blended Learning options available
Start September or February
or start in June (Blended Learning only)

Our Bachelor’s programme in International Finance and Business Accounting provides the practical and theoretical skills for students to pursue a wide range of careers in the fields of Accounting, Finance, Business Management and Entrepreneurship. The highly practical syllabus featuring real-life projects and case studies equips you with the experience, skills and confidence to make strategic decisions in a business environment. The programme is specifically designed to encompass new developments, such as fintech, and their application to finance and 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
  • Learn, cooperate and work with international companies, including opportunities for internships
  • Enjoy small class sizes with focused academic support from lecturers and tutors
  • 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

What you study

Year 1

  • Issues in the Contemporary Business Market
  • 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
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“The three-year BA in International Finance and Business Accounting offers an invaluable opportunity to learn about revolutionary developments in the finance and accounting arena such as Blockchain, Data Analytics and Robotic Process Automation. In addition, we offer a unique opportunity to study for professional accounting examinations like CIMA and ACCA with generous exemptions. Small group classes, and our uniquely personal approach to supporting students, give you the best chance of success in your chosen subject area.”
Dr.
Bruce Gahir, Associate Dean of the School of Business

Schedule

Full-time

The programme can be taken full-time or in blended learning format.

Blended Learning

The Global Blended Degree allows us to offer students a 3-year programme delivered online through our Digital Campus. You will experience the best of a Prague College 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 blended 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.
 
 

Are you interested in this programme?

Start in September, February or June.

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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.

Your Programme Leader

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Bruce 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 studied theoretical physics (BSc and MSc) at University College London, and philosophy (MA) at Birkbeck College. He has recently been awarded a Doctorate (DBA) with Teesside University. Before taking up his academic career, Bruce worked in multinational corporations and banks in London.

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Meet a Graduate

"When I completed my ACCA with Prague College (now PCU), I had the knowledge to work as an accounting or finance professional. However, in order not to limit my corporate career, I decided to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in International Finance and Business Accounting. In addition to studying at a well-reputed university, I was excited to study in Prague as it’s one of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe. Among all the important lessons offered at PCU, the ones that were most valuable for me were learning academic writing and improving time management practices. Currently I work as a Financial advisor at ProfiExpats and teach ACCA subjects at PCU. My degree has helped me understand how theoretical concepts apply to real-world practices and has also made my profile stronger and much more acceptable to corporate firms." Radhik Soni

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CIMA Management Accounting Day

At the CIMA University Management Accounting Day, Prague College (now PCU) students won third place in the University competition. The successful team was led by BA (Hons) International Finance and Business Accounting student and CIMA Student Ambassador, Alric Ferraro.

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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 is a final year IFBA student and has attending via the blended programme at PCU while balancing work as a recruiter with ProductBoard.
  • Radhik Soni completed his final year BA in IFBA after doing his ACCA and now works as an business analyst at SAP.
  • Vladan Hasek completed his BA in IFBA and is now working as an Accounts payable manager at Bodycote.
 

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+; Versant language exam - score equivalent to 6.0 IELTS, TOEFL iBT score of at least 79, 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.

Are you interested in this programme?

Start in September, February or June.

Apply Now