Will I develop leadership skills in the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months? - BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Yes, the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months programme will help you develop effective leadership and management competencies.
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Direct answer
Yes, the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months programme will help you develop effective leadership and management competencies.
Why this matters now
Strategy and leadership credentials remain a common accelerator for mid-career professionals moving into general management or director-track roles.
- Boards and hiring panels still use formal study as a signal of analytical and people-leadership readiness.
- Applied assignments beat pure theory when you need to show impact in performance reviews.
- Online postgraduate-style pathways let you keep earning while you build the credential.
*Sector context for applicants — illustrative industry framing, not a live news feed.*
What this means for you
If "Will I develop leadership skills in the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months is the right next move.
- Plan your weekly study around the published duration for the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months so completion feels realistic.
- Map the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months outcomes to the role title or promotion you want in the next 12–24 months.
- Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months is usually a strong fit.
Programme snapshot
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months is delivered online by LSBR and awarded through University + Qualifi. Learn through the learner portal, submit assessments online, and progress toward a UK-recognised outcome without relocating.
- Duration: 24 Months
- Level: UK-recognised qualification
- Credits: 360
- Awarding body: University + Qualifi
- Delivery: 100% online via LSBR
What you will study
Core modules and themes from the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months:
- Leadership and Management in Accounting — The aim of the unit is for learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of leadership and management theories and their use in an accounting context, in particular, the dynamics of motivation and teamwork.
- Management Accounting — The aim of the unit isfor learners to develop their knowledge and skillsin management accounting including the preparation of budgets, costing and the appraisal of capital expenditure.
- Financial Accounting — The aim of this unit is for learners to develop their skills in financial accounting including valuing stock and direct materials (i.e. inventory), year-end adjustments and final accounts.
- Mathematical Accounting Methods — The aim of the unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in using mathematical accounting methods (also known as quantitative methods), including representing financial information to inform organisational decision-making and using statistical methods to provide meaningful financial and accounting information.
- Economics for Business — The aim of this unit is for learners to understand the micro- and macro-economic factors that affect businesses and the international business environment.
- Accounting in a Business Context — The aim of this unit is for learners to gain an understanding of the business context in which accountants operate, by understanding the impact of different organisational structures, themacro-environmental factors, and the role of professional ethics and regulation to accounting.
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Business — The aim of this unit is to help learners understand Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in business and to understand and analyse the issues involved.
- Principles and Practices of Taxation — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the principles of taxation and the requirements of personal and business taxation.
- Management of People — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of people management in organisations throughout the human resources (HR) cycle – from recruitment to training and development, performance management to reward and recognition.
- Financial Reporting — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ skills to enable them to manage an organisation’s business assets and to prepare a range of standard financial reports that present an organisation’s financial position.
Career prospects and salaries
Learners on pathways like the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months typically aim at strategy & leadership roles. Leadership credentials often correlate with moves into broader P&L and people-management packages in the UK private sector.
Roles often in view:
- Team Leader / Project Lead
- Operations Manager
- Business Unit Manager
- Strategy / Transformation Manager
- Director / Head of Department
Prospects highlighted for this programme:
- As a graduate of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months programme, you'll have a wide range of career opportunities available to you. The skills and knowledge you gain will make you a valuable asset in the finance sector, and you'll be well-equipped to pursue roles such as:
- Financial Manager and Financial Director positions, where you'll be responsible for overseeing financial planning and strategy
- Accountant and Auditor roles, where you'll ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with regulations
- Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager positions, where you'll analyze financial data to make informed investment decisions
- Management Consultant and Financial Consultant roles, where you'll provide expert advice to businesses and organizations
- Tax Consultant and Tax Advisor positions, where you'll help individuals and businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations
- Financial Planner and Financial Advisor roles, where you'll help clients make informed financial decisions and plan for their future
- Business Development Manager and Financial Controller positions, where you'll drive business growth and oversee financial operations
Indicative UK salary band today: £38,000 – £110,000 (mid-point used in the chart: £62,000). Actual offers vary by experience, city, employer and negotiation.
The bar chart below shows an illustrative strategy & leadership mid-salary trend over the past five years (sector estimate for applicants — not a personal earnings guarantee):
Entry and fit
Check you are a strong match before you apply:
- To enrol in BA (Hons.) course, the learners must possess:
- Relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 3 Award / Diploma or equivalent qualification such as an A-Level, AS-Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma OR
- 1 year of relevant work experience
Investment and value
Full programme fee: £7,999 (listed comparison price £8,999). Start with an application fee of £25 to submit your application.
- Flexible payment plans may be available after acceptance — confirm options at checkout.
- 100% online delivery — no relocation or campus commuting costs.
- UK-recognised award pathway through University + Qualifi.
- Study around work with portal-based assessments.
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- Apply online — open enrolment for the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - 24 months and complete your details.
- Pay the £25 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
- Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.
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