Course Overview
Over recent years the demand for accounting and finance professionals has grown. At Global College Malta we recognise that demand; creating graduates with not only a degree but also in-depth knowledge of the accounting and finance sectors.
Accounting and Finance is an integral function within the global business environment. This course enables you to make sense of a range of important real-world issues affecting our everyday lives and improve your decision-making skills in ways that are distinctive to the disciplines of accounting and finance. Taught by experienced staff from the profession, this degree not only looks at the theories and practices of accounting and finance, but also their context in a business setting and significance within contemporary society.
You will develop the expertise you need to make an effective contribution to decision-making and problem solving, as well as the self-confidence and interpersonal skills needed to operate comfortably and effectively in the workplace.
A distinctive part of this course is the way you’ll develop as a team player. You will engage in team-based exercises that help you to understand the real issues facing organisations and how financial and accounting ideas can play a part in problem solving.
All the College’s courses will provide you with an in-depth understanding of contemporary management techniques, and will allow you to develop the skills to become an effective and socially responsible manager in local and global arenas, whether in public, private or third sector organisations and enterprises.
This course is studied over three years on a full-time basis.
Accredited
Level 6
Undergraduate degree
180 ECTS
36 months/ 3 years
Students, managers or aspiring managers who are keen to progress in their chosen career and want to broaden their knowledge, improve their skills and increase their competence in Accounting and Finance disciplines and functions.
The entry criteria for the College’s Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance is designed to offer a number of entry routes, so that each applicant’s previously certificated academic qualifications, prior learning experience and experiential skills can be taken fully into account when determining whether an offer of a place to study can be made.
Prior to entering the College’s Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance programme, applicants are normally expected to be able to demonstrate a minimum of a Maltese matriculation certificate (or equivalent qualifications), with two subjects at an advanced level, three other subjects at an intermediate level and Systems of Knowledge, and a pass at Grade 5 or better in the English Language Secondary Education Certificate. If the prospective student is not in possession of a secondary education certificate in English, they may be asked by the College to demonstrate their English Language competence. Alternatively, a prospective student can be admitted with three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) (or equivalent qualifications), and a pass at Grade 5 or better in the English Language Secondary Education Certificate.
EQF/MQF level of every module, total learning hours and Module Learning Outcome
| Module Code | Module Name | EQF/MQF level | ECTS | Total hrs of learning |
| BABM01 | Principles of Business Management | 5 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM02 | Fundamentals of Management Accounting and Finance | 5 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM03 | Human Resources Management | 5 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM04 | Strategic Management | 5 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM16 | Accounting for Corporate Performance | 6 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM17 | Management Accounting | 6 | 15 | 375 | BABM18 | Financial Management | 6 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM19 | Research Methods | 6 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM30 | Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets | 6 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM31 | Principles of Audit and Taxation | 6 | 15 | 375 |
| BABM33 | Major Project | 6 | 30 | 750 |
Module Teaching & Assessment for all modules except Dissertation
The module will be delivered through a flexible combination of modern face-to-face lectures, webinars, seminars and discussion forums, tutorials, group work, case studies, guest speakers, organisational visits and independent study. Delivery of the module has close regard to the needs of learners. Accordingly, much of the learning is either delivered at times to suit those learners who may have day time employment or child care commitments or made available in a supported teaching format. At all times, the views and needs of students are taken into account. By means of example, theoretical concepts might typically be delivered to students in modern face-to-face lecture formats which may then be further developed through subsequent interactions based around small group seminars, group case study analysis and digital discussions. Modern face-to-face and interactive learning sessions encourage students to critically examine key elements of business and management. In addition to attendance at formal learning sessions, students are expected to undertake independent self-study in order to support their individual learning journeys.
The assessment strategy for the module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate both the theoretical and practical skills they have developed in the module. Thus, the summative assessments for this module consist of:
- An in-semester test and a final examination.
- The in-semester test (25% of the final module mark) lasts for 90 minutes and is a mix of multiple-choice and open-ended questions.
The final two-hour examination (75% of final mark) consists of four multi-part questions, two of which should be answered. It is designed to reflect the learning outcomes.
Module Teaching & Assessment for Dissertation
Each student will be allocated a supervisor who will help them with the development of their project proposal, oversee progress with the project, comment as appropriate on draft materials produced by the student and be available to assist the student with the project, as appropriate.
The final year major project is assessed via the production of a dissertation which is normally some 12,000 to 15,000 words in length.
Where necessary, a viva voce will be conducted in those instances where the provisional mark is considered to be a marginal pass.
The major project has to include theoretical and critical discussion and is processed through Turnitin Software for Similarity. Students will be provided knowledge and understanding of how Academic Integrity is applied and how the Turnitin Similarity Report will be interpreted by Assessors. Additionally, all assignments must be referenced with appropriate citations using the Harvard Referencing Style Guidelines. Both Academic Integrity and Referencing Style practice will be explained in a 2-hour session provided by the College to all students in the student induction phase prior to the commencement of the programme.
To successfully complete the module an overall pass mark of 40% must be achieved. All assessments will be submitted via the internationally recognised plagiarism software Turnitin.
For Local/EU Students:
|
Year |
Tuition Fees |
Application Fees |
Registration Fees |
|
Year 1 |
€3,900 |
€100 |
€250 |
|
Year 2 |
€3,750 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Year 3 |
€4,500 |
N/A |
N/A |
*This course is eligible for the Get Qualified Scheme. Students can get 70% of their tuition fees back upon successful completion of this course.
For International Students:
|
Year |
Tuition Fees |
Application Fees |
Visa Sup Doc Fee |
Registration Fees |
|
Year 1 |
€6,500 |
€100 |
€200 |
€250 |
|
Year 2 |
€4,750 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Year 3 |
€5,550 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fees include:
- Assessment fee
- Overall qualification certificate
- Course material tutorial support notes
- Access to online course resources
Monthly discounts are available, please contact one of our student recruitment staff members to learn more.
Registration for programmes can be made either online or by hand. For more information please visit the Admissions Section here
Face-to-face
Total: 4500
Contact Hours: 780
Assessment Hours: 220
Self Study Hours: 3,500
Full-time
19-65+
English
On campus - SmartCity Malta, SCM01, Ricasoli
The Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Business Administration courses are delivered over the course of three years, with two semesters at each level of study. With the exception of the major project which is the final piece of work undertaken by the student on the programme, there are no pre-requisite study modules.
The program aims to develop advanced knowledge and critical understanding in students regarding modern business
management principles and practices. It enables students to gain comprehensive knowledge in accountancy, finance,
strategic management, and human resources. Graduates are equipped to operate in multidisciplinary environments
across various sectors, capable of critical analysis, decision-making, and professional teamwork. They demonstrate
an advanced understanding of business challenges, proposing innovative strategies based on research. The program
also fosters critical research skills, global awareness, and cultural insight. Students develop subject-specific
interests through focused modules, enhancing their intellectual curiosity and professional development. They gain
effective communication skills and advanced knowledge in management accounting, marketing, HRM, and tourism and
events management. Graduates emerge with strong problem-solving and management skills, ready for the professional
world.
| Module Name | Learning Outcome |
| BABM01 Principles of Business Management | The module features the fundamentals of management through the functions of planning,
organising, controlling and leading. It highlights the strategic approach towards managerial
decision-making and provides knowledge to students on how to approach problems, challenges and
opportunities linked with human resources, motivation and teamwork. It features the key fundamentals
on communication, change management and leadership and highlights the importance of ethical
behaviour and social responsibility in managerial decision-making. At the end of the module, you
will be able to:
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| BABM02 Fundamentals of Management Accounting and Finance |
Students will have knowledge and understanding of key components of accounting and finance including
measuring and reporting financial position, performance and analysing and interpreting financial
statements based on cash-flow statements, profit and loss account and balance sheets. The Module
provides a sound basis of cost-volume profit analysis, costing and budgeting. Furthermore, it will
provide students with knowledge, skills and competencies on how to make basic capital investment
decisions and how to manage working capital. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| BABM03 Human Resources Management |
The module provides students with the knowledge and understanding of strategic HRM and also the
skills, abilities and competences to prospective and present managers on how they maximise the
potentials of human resources in an organisation. It provide the tools, knowledge and understanding
on how the management of human resources management contributes towards corporate objectives.
Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of how HRM theories including performance
management, recruitment and selection, employee welfare, ethics and corporate social responsibility,
reward systems and talent management can be applied in practice. The module is intended to give
students the know-how to resolve HRM issues and highlights the current trends in this important
discipline in management. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| BABM04 Strategic Management |
The module covers the different environments within which companies and public sector organisations
have to operate and gives the students the appropriate knowledge to assess the strategic
capabilities of an organisation. It further provides views and concepts of strategic choices and
strategic purposes of organisations and highlights the key components of organisational culture and
how this influences and impacts the strategy. Various types of business strategies are explained and
tools, models and frameworks on how corporate strategy can be applied through diversification are
part of the module content. The module includes theories and practical models that can be applied
through innovation and mergers, acquisitions and alliances. Leadership and strategic change and how
these are applied within a firm are key elements of this module. At the end of the module, you will
be able to:
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| BABM16 Accounting for Corporate Performance |
Accounting systems provide useful inputs in the decision-making processes of organisations. This
module will provide students with an understanding of how accounting processes and techniques are
implicated in the management of organisations, be it at the board, strategic or tactical levels. The
module examines how organisations are controlled and managed from the point of view of internal and
external decision-makers, and the issues are considered in the context of business enterprises. The
module builds on the various management modules undertaken in Year 1 of the degree programme to
develop the student’s awareness of contemporary issues emerging at the intersection of accounting
and management. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| BABM17 Management Accounting |
The work of accountants permeates all aspects of management. Accountants provide information that is
relevant to both managers and external stakeholders in the context of planning and controlling an
organisation. This module explores the principles and techniques used by management accountants who
provide appropriate financial information to managers and help them to make better informed
decisions for the benefit of the organisation as a whole. At the end of the module, you will be able
to:
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| BABM18 Financial Management |
The module provides a deep insight into the key theories and topics in Financial Management. The
module looks at how firms and corporations manage their financial investment and decisions in both
the long term and short term. The module explores a range of topics ranging from how organisations
evaluate financial performance, how decisions are made regarding possible investment in capital, and
how organisations make decisions in respect of dividend policy. At the end of the module, you will
be able to:
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| BABM19 Research Methods |
The module highlights the importance of research mindedness within a business environment and builds
upon elements already introduced in the other modules studied on the programme. The module enables
students to develop research mindedness, critical understanding and skills for business research.
Students will enhance their knowledge and skills on research mindedness and its relevance for
practice. They will frame research questions and plan and develop a literature-based project
proposal and make use of library/electronic resources. The module will further provide students with
knowledge on qualitative and quantitative methodologies and the ethics of business research. The
module will enhance a student’s ability to integrate research and theory for evidence-based
practice. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| BABM30 Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets |
This module provides an in-depth review of the building blocks of modern finance theory and
introduces the workings of financial markets at the graduate level. The analysis begins by
establishing the characteristics of a rational, risk-averse and utility-maximising investor. The
module then develops an understanding of the role of financial markets, security analysis and
valuation, efficient market theory, asset pricing theory and portfolio management. The module
explores the key elements of finance, how financial markets operate, pricing important financial
assets and understanding the models in which finance is based upon. Market efficiency is also
explored as is the pricing of derivative securities such as stock options and the determination of
the exchange rate in the foreign exchange market. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| BABM31 Principles of Audit and Taxation |
Since auditing and taxation are both essential elements of accounting, having an appreciation of the
two subjects is important not only for accountants but also for organisational managers. Auditing is
a crucial element of financial reporting and corporate governance and taxation implications must be
considered during decision making processes. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| BABM33 Management Research Project |
Each student will be guided on a one-to-one basis by an appointed supervisor on how to identify an
appropriate research topic, an appropriate approach to adopt in seeking to address the agreed
research question and how to apply relevant research philosophies and strategies. Students will be
expected to be able to justify identified research questions and test emerging research hypotheses.
The module necessarily seeks to build on BABM19. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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