Accounting and finance decisions inside modern organisations are the specialism of BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting & Finance), studied online part-time. Course notes say year one builds broad business management knowledge, including managing people and how organisations function. Years two and three move to accounting and finance skills and technologies, financial and cost accounting, risk management, business transformation and corporate governance, plus the legal and ethical environment. The next intake is November 2026. Standard entry is two A levels and three GCSEs at grade C or above; otherwise at least two years of professional work experience, evidenced with a CV and reference, may be considered. AF Education gives England-resident UK home students free help with the application and Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Part time
- Schedule options
- Online
- Upcoming intake
- November 2026
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits adults who want an undergraduate degree in this subject, including career changers and returners to education.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry is two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three GCSE subjects. Without these, at least two years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and reference may be considered. AF Education confirms what applies to you.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible part-time courses, a Tuition Fee Loan can be paid directly to the university. Distance-learning students can normally only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability, so we check your position before you apply.
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How often you study
This course is delivered online, so there are no campus days to plan around. Your study plan is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.
How the three years build
The university says year 1 covers broad business management, including managing people and how organisations function. Years 2 and 3 move into accounting and finance skills and technologies, financial and cost accounting, risk management, business transformation and corporate governance.
Online with no campus days
This is an online part-time course, so it fits around work. The next intake is November 2026. Part-time courses need a course intensity of 25% or more for Student Finance (source: GOV.UK). Distance learning does not normally qualify for a Maintenance Loan, so the Tuition Fee Loan is the main support.
Entry and interview
Standard entry is two A levels or equivalent plus three GCSEs at grade C or above; if you don't meet that, Arden can consider your application on other evidence such as work experience. Arden interviews are a short online conversation on Microsoft Teams about your course choice and how you meet the entry route, not a formal exam; join 5 minutes early, as arriving more than 5 minutes late usually means the interview is cancelled.
Course overview from Arden University
On our Ba (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance) course*, we’ll help you develop a thorough understanding of modern financial theories, together with learning how and why organisations make those all-important accounting and finance and decisions. On your first academic year of the course, you’ll develop broad knowledge in key areas of business management, including managing people and an introduction to how modern organisations function. On the second and third years of your degree, you’ll learn how to use the key accounting and finance skills and technologies required to be successful in today’s workplace, as well as studying financial and cost accounting, risk management, business transformation, corporate governance, and more. You’ll also develop your understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of a range of key accounting and finance functions, including an awareness of the legal and ethical environment in which domestics and international organisations now operate.
BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting & Finance) is available at Online. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting & Finance)
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Prefer to study from home?
If an on-campus location doesn't work for you, this course also offers an online study option — so you can still progress with a flexible learning route.
Entry Requirements for Arden University (Undergraduate Level 4)
These entry requirements apply to Arden University undergraduate degrees starting at Level 4 (not Foundation Year and not Top-up). All applicants must provide supporting evidence to enrol. Standard entry Two subjects at…
English Language Requirements for Arden University
Arden University needs evidence that your English is at the right level for the course. You can meet this through recent study in English or an accepted English test. Qualifications studied in…
Interview Process
Arden University interviews are held online on Microsoft Teams. They are a short conversation about your course choice and how you meet the entry route — not a formal exam. Before the…
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How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
Where is the course taught?
This course is delivered online.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Online (Part time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Can I get a Maintenance Loan for online study?
Normally not. GOV.UK says distance-learning students can only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability. A Tuition Fee Loan may still be available.
Is this an accounting degree or a business degree?
It is a business management degree with an accounting and finance specialism, which starts properly in years 2 and 3.
Can I get a Maintenance Loan for this online course?
Distance learning does not normally qualify for a Maintenance Loan; the Tuition Fee Loan is the main support for eligible part-time study.
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