Overview 

This foundation-level programme prepares students for progression into an undergraduate degree that combines accounting principles with the study of business management. Delivered at the University of Reading, it introduces core numerical, legal, and organisational concepts relevant to both disciplines, forming the foundation year of a route into full undergraduate study. The programme is designed to build the quantitative competence and business awareness needed for a career spanning accounting and management practice.

What You'll Learn

• Core mathematics providing the numerical grounding needed for accounting and business analysis

• Data analytics skills applied to business contexts and decision-making

• Foundational principles of English law relevant to commercial and accounting practice

• Introductory financial accounting concepts, including recording and reporting financial information

• International financial reporting themes, building awareness of global accounting standards

• Academic skills training in critical thinking, argumentation, and business communication

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this programme, students will be able to apply core mathematical and data analysis techniques to interpret business and financial information. They will have developed a foundational understanding of financial accounting principles and the legal framework relevant to commercial practice, alongside the critical thinking and communication skills needed for business-related argumentation. These outcomes will prepare graduates to enter the first year of a BSc Accounting and Management degree with the numerical competence and subject grounding the programme requires.