Accounting, Finance and Economics
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Why study Accounting, Finance and Economics?
Studying Accounting, Finance, and Economics will equip you with the essential skills to analyse data, make strategic decisions, and succeed in today’s fast-moving financial landscape. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new field, or progress in your current role, our courses are designed to support your ambitions with both flexibility and practical relevance.
You’ll develop the confidence to navigate economic challenges and financial complexities with agility—capabilities that are in demand across all sectors. Alongside building your technical and analytical skills, you’ll also explore core principles in economics, business, and finance, gaining a well-rounded foundation to make informed and impactful decisions in an increasingly competitive global market.
Careers with a degree in Accounting, Finance and Economics
A career in accounting, finance, and economics goes beyond numbers; it’s about shaping the financial future of businesses and economies. In these fields, you’ll influence how organisations operate, make strategic decisions, and thrive globally. From financial auditing to investment management, the opportunities are diverse and rewarding.
In roles like financial auditor, chartered accountant, economic consultant, stockbroker, or corporate finance manager, you’ll drive critical business decisions and ensure financial integrity. You might advise on policies, optimise financial health, or analyse market trends, impacting corporate growth and government policy.
Beyond traditional roles, opportunities in wealth management, investment banking, and sustainability finance allow you to make a real-world impact across industries.
How to become a Chartered Accountant
How to become a Financial Auditor
Professional links and accreditations
CIMA, ICAEW & ACCA
Your employability is at the core of our Accounting, Finance, and Economics courses. Many of our courses are professionally accredited by leading bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)—giving you a strong head start as you prepare to enter the profession.
Through our Partners in Accountancy scheme, you’ll also benefit from connections with major accountancy firms. These industry partners provide mentoring, career advice, and hands-on engagement through on-campus seminars, helping you build valuable insights into real-world practice and preparing you for the demands of the working world.
AACSB
Huddersfield Business School is proud to be an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This prestigious accreditation, held by less than 6% of business schools worldwide, is a mark of excellence in business education. It reflects our commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact—ensuring our programmes meet rigorous global standards and that you receive a high-quality, future-focused education that prepares you to lead with confidence in a competitive market.
Facilities
Huddersfield Business School is situated next to a canal and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Diamond Jubilee Lecture Theatre has been refurbished with sustainability in mind. It features updated architecture, refreshed walls, and newly upholstered seats made from fabric supplied by Camira – a local firm - using approximately 18,000 recycled plastic bottles recovered from UK seas. The Street provides a great space for group projects and also a place to catch up with friends, over a coffee from the Street Café.
Trading Room
Experience hands-on financial training with our state-of-the-art trading room.
The Trading Room is a space designed to simulate the fast-paced environment of a real-world stock exchange. Equipped with advanced technology, the trading room will enable you to analyse economic, business, and financial data in real-time, building practical skills in market analysis and decision-making. This immersive setup provides a unique, practical learning experience, preparing you to navigate the complexities of global finance.
Dr Kay Smith
Head of Department, Huddersfield Business School
Kay joined in 2007 as a Senior Lecturer after 12 years in teaching and management in Higher Education within a Further Education College. A Loughborough graduate in Management Science, she brings expertise in educational leadership and curriculum development.
Dr Pamela Anderson
Subject Area Leader
Pamela joined in 1995, bringing experience from the Uni of Humberside. She teaches financial management, corporate finance, and business ethics. An ACCA-qualified accountant and HEA Fellow, Pamela's research integrates expertise in accountancy and nutrition.
Professor Zulfiqar Shah
Professor of Accounting and Finance
Zulfiqar has over 20 years of experience, including 18 as an Associate Professor at Warwick Business School. With a background in private-sector banking, he is a member of the British Accounting and Finance Association and the European Accounting Association.
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