Undergraduate Degrees
Depending on your scheme of study, you could be entitled to claim exemptions from up to nine papers of the ACCA Qualification.
The number of exemptions available vary depending on the type of degree studied, and when. For example, currently studying toward a BSc in Accounting and Finance at Bangor Business School (graduating by 2024) should give you all nine exemptions!
Exemptions for other degree programmes may differ. Please click here for further information about the ACCA exemptions available for our different degree programmes.
Graduates of the following programmes will be eligible for exemptions on the CII's Insurance and Financial Services qualification routes:
Insurance
| Programme | CII Qualification route | Value of prior learning award |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Accounting and Finance BA Accounting and Finance |
30 non unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level + 25 non unit specific credits at Diploma level in Insurance. | |
| Financial Services | 30 non unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level + 25 non unit specific credits at Diploma level. | |
| BSc Banking and Finance BA Banking and Finance |
Insurance | 30 non unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level + 25 non unit specific credits at Diploma level in Insurance. |
| Financial Services | 30 non unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level + 25 non unit specific credits at Diploma level. | |
| BA Accounting and Banking BSc Accounting and Banking |
Insurance | 30 non unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level + 25 non unit specific credits at Diploma level in Insurance. |
| Financial Services | 30 non unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level + 25 non unit specific credits at Diploma level. |
Depending on your scheme of study, you could be entitled to claim exemptions for up to eight of CIMA's professional examinations.
Graduates of BA/BSc Marketing will be eligible for exemptions from some modules of the Chartered Institute of Marketing's professional qualifications:
| CIM Qualification | Exemptions |
|---|---|
| CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing | Marketing |
| CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing | Strategic Marketing |
Graduates of BA/BSc Accounting and Finance can claim exemptions from parts of CIPFA's Professional Certificate and Professional Diploma.
The following undergraduate programmes are accredited by CPA Australia:
- BSc Accounting & Banking
- BSc Banking & Finance
- BSc Accounting & Economics
- BSc Accounting & Finance
- BSc Management with Accounting
Bangor Business School is recognised as a Partner in Learning with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Through studying one of our undergraduate programmes, you may be entitled to claim credits towards up to eight ICAEW subjects.
Postgraduate Degrees
Bangor Business School is proud to be a Chartered Banker Institute ‘Centre of Excellence’. Graduates of our CBI-accredited MA/MSc Banking & Finance (Chartered Banker) will gain the dual award of a Bangor University MA/MSc and the Chartered Banker Diploma – the highest award available in the banking world.
For busy professionals, we also deliver the blended-learning MBA Chartered Banker (delivered through the Management Centre) through which graduates will attain the dual award of a Bangor University MBA and coveted ‘Chartered Banker’ status.
Students on the following MSc degrees will be awarded the following exemptions upon successful completion of all exams and registration with CIMA. Exemptions will be received within CIMA account.
| Programme | Exemptions | Exemptions Explained |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Accounting | 11 exemptions |
Cert BA – 4 exemptions BA1 BA2 BA3 BA4 Operational – E1 P1 F1 OCS (Operational Case study) Management – E2 P2 F2 |
| MSc Accounting and Banking | 11 exemptions |
Cert BA – 4 exemptions BA1 BA2 BA3 BA4 Operational – E1 P1 F1 OCS (Operational Case study) Management – E2 P2 F2 |
| MSc Accounting and Finance | 11 exemptions |
Cert BA – 4 exemptions BA1 BA2 BA3 BA4 Operational – E1 P1 F1 OCS (Operational Case study) Management – E2 P2 F2 |
| MSc Management and Finance | 4 exemptions | Cert BA – 4 exemptions BA1 BA2 BA3 BA4 |
Graduates who have successfully completed module ASB 4425 – Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management – will be eligible for 60 non-unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level in the CII Financial Services qualification framework. This module is offered on the following programmes:
- MA Finance (compulsory module)
- MBA Finance (compulsory module)
- MSc Finance (compulsory module)
- MSc International Finance (compulsory module)
- MSc Investment Management (compulsory module)
- LLM Law and Banking (optional module)
- MA Banking & Finance (Chartered Banker) (optional module)
- MA Banking & Finance (optional module)
- MA Islamic Banking and Finance (optional module)
- MSc Accounting and Finance (optional module)
- MSc Banking & Finance (Chartered Banker) (optional module)
- MSc Islamic Banking and Finance (optional module)
- MSc Management and Finance (optional module)
Graduates of MA Business and Marketing and MBA International Marketing will be eligible for exemptions from some modules of the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s professional qualifications:
| Programme | CIM Qualification | Module Exemptions |
|---|---|---|
| MA Business & Marketing | CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing | Marketing |
| CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing | Strategic Marketing | |
| MBA International Marketing | CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing | Marketing |
| CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing | Strategic Marketing |
Our partnership agreement with the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment means that graduates of the MSc Islamic Banking and Finance will be eligible to take CISI’s Level 3 Certificate in Islamic Finance, without the need for additional tuition.
Your Competitive Edge
Future employers confirm that a professional qualification on your CV makes it stand out in a competitive job market.
The professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), are developed by practitioners to equip you with the practical knowledge you need to do your job when you leave university.
Demonstrate to future employers that you can make a difference from day one with a CISI qualification.
Your degree is accredited by the CISI (www.cisi.org) as the syllabus covers a large proportion of the content for the following professional qualifications:
Introduction to Investment
For your study resources visit CISI University Hub
The following programmes offered by Bangor Business School are dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which means that graduates will gain two qualifications – a Bangor University Masters degree, and a CMI Level 7 award:
- MBA Management
- MBA Law and Management
- MBA International Marketing
- MBA International Business
- MBA Information Management
- MBA Environmental Management
- MSc Business with Consumer Psychology
- MSc Management and Finance
- MA Business with Consumer Psychology
- MA Business and Marketing
- MA Management and Finance
Visit the CMI page for full details of which CMI qualification you will be eligible for.
Students on the MBA Environmental Management who successfully complete the compulsory module in ‘Strategic Environmental Management’ will receive IEMA’s Associate Certificate in Environmental Management and become Associate Members of IEMA.
AACSB Membership
Bangor Business School is proud to be a member of AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
