Overview 

This foundational program establishes the mathematical, analytical, and commercial principles essential for studying financial disciplines. Studying at the University of Surrey, students gain a clear understanding of financial markets, economic concepts, and core accounting practices. The curriculum equips learners with the necessary academic tools and numerical techniques required to succeed in advanced undergraduate study.

What You'll Learn

• Core techniques in double-entry bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and recording transactions

• Basic principles of management accounting, costing methods, and internal budgeting

• Key economic concepts, including market behavior, interest rates, and monetary systems

• Quantitative methods for business, financial mathematics, and statistical analysis

• Professional ethics, corporate governance frameworks, and regulatory standards in finance

Learning Outcomes

• Prepare and interpret basic financial statements for various organizational structures

• Apply quantitative techniques and financial formulas to solve introductory business problems

• Analyze the impact of economic trends and market conditions on corporate decision-making

• Utilize management accounting data to evaluate business performance and cost structures

• Formulate clear financial summaries using professional reporting standards and academic evidence