BSc (Hons) Business and Management with Accounting and Finance course preparation
To help you feel prepared for your university studies, we’ve gathered together a range of course related activities including suggested reading, useful websites and some great things to do right now. Open the links below to find out more:
Suggested reading
Your class sessions are designed to trigger your learning by giving you the central structure and framework in each topic and driving your learning through direct reading that will then underpin class discussions. You will be given far more information about which textbooks to read and introduced to the University Library, as well as the many ebooks we have for you to access, when you begin your studies.
In the meantime, just one textbook which will be required reading to help you to prepare for your Year 1 modules:
- Boddy, D. 2020, Management: using practice and theory to develop skill, 8th edn, Pearson, Harlow, England.
Detailed and updated reading lists are issued out in the module handbooks, which are provided in the first session of each module. You can use Discover More our search facility to find reading lists using module codes.
You may also want to get a head start by reading up on general business subjects and ensuring that you are aware of the current economic and world developments taking place. Good quality daily newspapers and business supplements are an ideal starting ground for this knowledge.
Useful websites
- If you’d like to organise your tasks and create a to-do list visit Trello.com
- To explore careers within the Business sector visit the prospects website
- For more details about the Business, Accountancy & Marketing Courses visit the Edge Hill website
Do something innovative!
Use the links below to find out more:
- Create a product or service you think you could launch; you may have to opportunity to create a limited company in our Graduate Enterprise module!
- If you enjoy graphic design or developing presentations, why not create some marketing material for a fictional company, maybe a logo or an advertisement?
Things to do over summer
During such unprecedented times there are many opportunities to take advantage of live and current research, especially in the field of business and management. By having the opportunity to research during this time, you may be able to expand your knowledge which will prove crucial throughout your degree, and maybe even at points within your future career. Below are some quick activities that will help you feel more prepared for your next step into Higher Education.
Additional ways to prepare
Preparing to start
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