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Accounting and financial skills are in great demand all over the world – and it's not just accountants who are reaping the benefits. If you want to get ahead in your management career, our qualifications are a great way to open doors. Whether you're after essential accounting skills, an understanding of international finance, or a route into the accounting profession, you'll find a programme to suit.

Degrees

  • Business Studies with Accounting
    This is a flexible degree that’s accessible and relevant to your workplace. You’ll study how organisations work, how they’re managed, and the external world in which they operate.
  • Open degree
    The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.

Foundation Degrees

  • Financial Services
    This foundation degree will give you the knowledge, competencies and business skills to develop and progress a career in the financial services industry.

Diplomas of Higher Education

Certificates of Higher Education

Certificates

Not sure if you’re ready? Try a short introductory Openings course

If you would like to try Open University study before you commit to a qualification, our Openings courses could be the right place for you to start. These introductory-level courses have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste of a subject area, develop your study skills, and build your confidence. There is also financial support available for these courses. Read more about our Openings courses.

Study a module as a standalone course

You can study a single module on its own for personal interest or to improve your career prospects. See the list of all our individual courses in Accounting and Finance.

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