Accounting and Management with Placement Experience

Accounting and management is a pairing that addresses two of the most fundamental dimensions of running any organisation. Accounting provides the quantitative framework through which organisational performance is measured, resources are allocated, financial obligations are met, and information is communicated to stakeholders including investors, regulators, and tax authorities. Management addresses the human, strategic, and operational dimensions of making organisations work effectively, encompassing leadership, organisational behaviour, strategy, operations, and the coordination of people towards shared goals.

Together they develop a comprehensive business education.

At the University of Reading, this four-year full-time programme includes placement experience, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning in a professional business or finance environment during your degree. You will develop a thorough grounding in accounting principles, financial reporting, management accounting, and the regulatory frameworks within which financial information is produced and used, alongside management theory, strategy, and the organisational capabilities needed to operate effectively in complex environments. The placement experience is a significant professional development opportunity, and many students find that it clarifies their career direction and gives them direct connections to potential employers.

Graduates are well placed for careers in accounting, finance, management consulting, business analysis, and corporate management roles across a wide range of sectors. The accounting dimension of the degree provides a strong foundation for professional accountancy qualifications, including those offered by the ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA, and many graduates pursue these alongside or after their degree. Management roles in finance functions, operations, and general management are also common career paths.

Postgraduate study in accounting, finance, or business is an option for those who wish to develop specialist expertise.