The programme has been granted official accreditation by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education.
Master the Numbers. Drive Business Strategy.
In an increasingly global, digital, and fast-moving financial world, expertise in accounting and finance is more critical than ever. This forward-looking programme prepares students to become financial professionals who can think strategically, act ethically, and make informed decisions that shape the future of business.
You will gain a deep understanding of the principles that drive financial success—from financial reporting and managerial accounting to investment analysis and cost control. Combining theory with hands-on learning, the programme equips you with the analytical mindset and technical tools needed to interpret data, assess risks, and create value.
With access to the latest financial software and real-world case studies, you’ll build practical experience that employers value. You’ll also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for navigating today’s complex financial systems.
The ΒΑ (Hons) in Business Studies undergraduate programme has the following tracks:
Consulting real clients on real business challenges
In their final year, students work directly with real business clients who present them with actual organisational challenges. Acting as junior consultants, students apply their knowledge to analyse the problem, develop strategic solutions, and present actionable recommendations. This immersive experience enhances critical thinking, client communication, and professional readiness while offering a meaningful contribution to the client’s business.
Building confidence for career success
Students take part in professionally organised mock interviews that simulate real recruitment scenarios. This activity helps them sharpen their interview techniques, receive personalised feedback, and develop the communication skills and confidence needed to stand out in competitive job markets.
Find out more about the special features of the programme our students benefit from.
Where can I attend this programme?
This programme is available in Thessaloniki (Greece) and Sofia (Bulgaria).
Important information for candidates interested in studying in Sofia.
The programme is officialy accreditated by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education. Official HAHE accreditation (PDF in Greek)

Management I
Principles of Microeconomics
Development of Early Career Skills
Academic and Professional Communication
Academic and Transferable Skills
Marketing I
Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance
Artificial Intelligence Literacy
Digital Toolkit: IT Applications
Principles of Macroeconomics
Year 2
Management II
Accounting I
Principles of Business Statistics
European Union
Information Technology for Management
Marketing II
Principles of Business Analytics
Business for Society
Accounting II
Introduction to Business Law
Year 3
Organisational Behaviour
Decision Making with IT
Management Accounting
Financial Institution and Markets
Corporate Sustainability
Marketing Management Strategies
Consumer Behaviour
Financial Management
Case Studies in Digital Transformation
Operations Management
International Political Economy
Current Issues in Business Law
Year 4
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
International Business Strategy
Introduction to Econometrics
International Financial Management
Financial Accounting and Analysis with International Financial Reporting Standards
Practicum
Money and Banking
Portfolio and Security Analysis
Cost Accounting
Auditing
The programme aims to:
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At the University of York Europe Campus, we believe that access to quality education should be within everyone΄s reach. That’s why we offer a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help you pursue your academic goals.
Our scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, financial need, social factors, and other criteria, and are designed to empower talented individuals and make higher education more accessible.
Important: Please note that you must apply separately for a scholarship or funding opportunity. Submitting an application for admission does not automatically consider you for financial support.
Below you can find the tuition fees for your programme of interest (full-time study). A registration fee of €390 is submitted along with your application and is paid once at the beginning of your course.
Important Note: Tuition fees are typically payable in installments, as outlined in each student’s offer letter.
Find detailed information on how to apply, eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and other important guidelines for each scholarship and funding opportunity.
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Graduates of the BA in Business Studies (Accounting and Finance) programme will have the ideal basis to pursue careers in various management and finance-related roles in the business sector. Typically, they can expect to join an accounting firm or accounting department of a company or organisation.
The Career, Employability, and Enterprise Centre is dedicated to helping students define and achieve their career aspirations. Offering expert guidance on CVs, cover letters, and job interviews, the Centre ensures students are well-prepared for the job market. Through initiatives like the Annual Career Days, we connect students with potential employers, providing valuable opportunities to build professional networks and gain hands-on experience.
This module instructs students in all aspects of academic and professional communication, including academic writing, reading, speaking and listening through the examination of contemporary social issues, as well as those pertinent to the student’s own field of study. It also provides space for students to consider how technology is used in the academic communication process. Using a variety of different teaching and learning methods, students will be given the opportunity to practice and improve their overall use of academic language so that by the end of the module they are proficient in the specifics of academic and professional discourse.
This interdisciplinary, university-wide module equips Year 1 undergraduate students with essential academic, personal, and professional skills to support their successful transition into Higher Education and prepare them for lifelong learning and employability. Students will develop capabilities in academic literacy, critical thinking, digital fluency, collaborative learning, time and self-management, communication, and intercultural awareness. Through reflective practice and experiential learning, students will gain confidence in their abilities to learn independently, participate actively in the academic community, and contribute effectively to group and workplace settings. The module emphasises adaptability, inclusivity, and resilience as core components of academic and professional success.
The module explores the importance of skills required in the business environment. This module is mostly skills-based and aims at developing early career skills. Job interviews, preparation of a CV, team work, preparing an agenda, running an effective meeting and presentation skills are developed throughout the semester. The role of technology in communication is also in the centre of the module. The communication process will be analysed and emphasis is given to listening and the non-verbal elements of our interactions with other people. The module places special emphasis on the social context of business and explores communication among and within groups as well as considering communicational codes and messages.
In the twenty-first century, individuals working in organizations must develop effective management skills to navigate increasing global competition. These skills are essential for organizations to differentiate themselves, maintain a competitive advantage, and achieve long-term success. This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to foundational concepts, theories, and practices central to effective business management. It explores core functions such as planning, organising, leading, and controlling, with a focus on applying these functions to real-world business challenges. The module emphasises the importance of organizational structure and design, illustrating how different structures can affect managerial decision-making and overall performance. Additionally, it highlights the human side of management, examining key motivational theories and the complexities of various leadership styles. In a business landscape increasingly shaped by ethical concerns and the rise of AI, students will also be equipped with the tools to address ethical dilemmas and comprehend the social responsibilities inherent in management roles.
This module aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of Microeconomics and provide a solid base with respect to economic thinking and economic analysis. Students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the market’s operation, the factors of production and the behaviour and decisions of households and firms. More specifically, a thorough analysis of the main economic issues will be offered, focusing on scarcity, opportunity costs and production possibilities, comparative advantage, supply and demand, market equilibrium, costs and revenues, product pricing and outputs, market efficiency and the role of the government. Through the material covered students will acquire the basic economic knowledge that will support future decisions on economic issues and will enhance their skills with respect to the application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of various microeconomic phenomena.
This module provides first-year undergraduate students with foundational knowledge of Generative AI technologies, their ethical implications, and practical applications. Through a combination of theoretical discussions and hands-on workshops, students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate generative AI systems, understand their societal impact, and apply these tools ethically within their respective disciplines. Students will gain practical experience with prompt engineering, learn to identify AI-generated content, and explore discipline-specific applications. The module begins with core concepts common to all students, followed by discipline-specific applications tailored to Business Studies, Psychology, Computer Science, English Language Linguistics and Literature, and Communication and Digital Media.
This hands-on module equips first-year undergraduate students with essential digital skills through practical experience with cloud-based productivity tools and discipline-specific applications. Students will develop competencies in collaborative document creation, data analysis, presentation design, and digital organization. The module emphasizes cloud computing concepts, collaboration techniques, and effective digital workflows. Following a common foundation in such tools, students will explore specialized applications relevant to their academic disciplines (Business Studies, Psychology, Computer Science, English Language Linguistics and Literature, and Communication and Digital Media), preparing them for academic success and future professional environments.
Marketing is the business activity that identifies developing and changing marketing needs and wants. Through effective marketing, companies and organizations can effectively develop products and services that satisfy the needs of target customers. Marketing also deals with pricing, promoting and defining the most appropriate channels to make these products and services available. Marketing foundations remain relevant and largely unchanged. However, the environment where marketing is practiced has changed considerably in the past two decades. Fierce competition, very short product life cycles, global markets, pandemics, internet and its applications create a very challenging environment for today’s enterprises where marketing has become indispensable. This module provides a good understanding of all the main concepts of marketing in the contemporary environment.
This module aims to introduce students to Macroeconomics by providing a detailed analysis of the essential macroeconomic principles and core macroeconomic theories. Students will be able to formulate valid economic policy suggestions based on the most important macroeconomic models, through the use of scientific tools. The material covered will facilitate students in acquiring the basic macroeconomic knowledge that will support future decisions on economic issues and will enhance their skills with respect to the application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of the various macroeconomic phenomena.
This introductory module provides an understanding of the basic mathematical methods required for the study of business and finance related problems. The module satisfies the mathematics competency requirements for a first stage student in business.
The purpose of accounting is to provide information about the operations of a business such as what they own, what they owe, whether or not it earned a profit and how cash flowed in and out of the business. In the business context, accounting may be viewed as an information system that measures, processes and communicates information, primarily financial in nature, about a business entity for the purpose of making business decisions. The module focuses on the understanding of the basic process of how accounting provides information that is useful to external users. It will cover the basic steps in the accounting process from recording the business transactions to the other intermediate steps and last the preparation of the financial reports. It will also examine transactions, concepts and issues which are particular to merchandising businesses. The last part of the syllabus will touch upon key concepts and issues related receivables and internal control.
The course consists of a critical presentation of the creation, the content and the future of the E.U. It introduces key developments, institutions and policies. All the critical points are discussed from a political, historical and economic point of view. Specific attention will be given to the challenges faced by the European Union, the rise of populism in Europe, the energy crisis, the EU external relations with the Western Balkans, the East European partnership, and the war in Ukraine.
This module aims to teach students basic information technology (IT) skills while it helps them consider how information technology (IT) tools are used in business. Students will be presented with the appropriate tools for advanced creation and editing of text and web documents, on-line collaboration, time management, creation of effective presentations and construction of basic web sites. The module equips students with essential technological knowledge and skills relevant to the business environment. The module empowers students on developing fundamental skills in the field of computing. It focuses on helping students understand how IT can be strategically utilised to enhance organisational efficiency, and contribute to overall business success.
This module is a continuation of Management I.In the twenty-first century, individuals working in organizations must develop effective management skills to navigate increasing global competition. These skills are essential for organizations to differentiate themselves, maintain a competitive advantage, and achieve long-term success. This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to foundational concepts, theories, and practices central to effective business management. It explores core functions such as planning, organising, leading, and controlling, with a focus on applying these functions to real-world business challenges. The module emphasises the importance of organizational structure and design, illustrating how different structures can affect managerial decision-making and overall performance. Additionally, it highlights the human side of management, examining key motivational theories and the complexities of various leadership styles. In a business landscape increasingly shaped by ethical concerns and the rise of AI, students will also be equipped with the tools to address ethical dilemmas and comprehend the social responsibilities inherent in management roles.
This introductory module provides an understanding of the basic statistical methods required for the study of business related problems. The module introduces students to the assumptions, concepts and techniques used by statisticians to make decisions. This module focuses on descriptive statistics, probabilities and probability distributions, inferential statistics and regression analysis.
This module is a continuation of Accounting I. This module builds on the knowledge gained in Accounting I. In business, a manager needs to be able to ‘read the reports’ and understand how a business entity is presented in the eyes of the various users of the financial reports. Based on this, the module partially takes a user approach and focuses on the financial reports and how they are used to evaluate financial performance. However, this also partially necessitates studying in more detail the elements of the balance sheet, the statement of equity, the income statement of a corporation but also the cash flow statement. Finally, the basic tools of analysing the financial reports are explored in order to be able to evaluate the financial performance of a business entity over time or to compare the performance of two competing firms.
This module explores the role of businesses in society and challenges students to consider how organisations can contribute positively to communities, the environment, and broader social goals. It encourages active citizenship and the development of personal and collective responsibility, with a practical component focused on volunteering, local engagement, and social action. Students are introduced to concepts such as corporate social responsibility, ethical leadership, and sustainable value creation.
This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of law and its relationship with business. After an overview of the historical, political and sociological background of law we will study sources of law, the structure of law, legal systems and the development of European and international law in a multijurisdictional world. A particular emphasis will be put on the relationship of law and business through the study of contracts and of company law.
This module is a continuation of Marketing I. Marketing is the business activity that identifies developing and changing marketing needs and wants. Through effective marketing, companies and organizations can effectively develop products and services that satisfy the needs of target customers. Marketing also deals with pricing, promoting and defining the most appropriate channels to make these products and services available. Marketing foundations remain relevant and largely unchanged. However, the environment where marketing is practiced has changed considerably in the past two decades. Fierce competition, very short product life cycles, global markets, pandemics, internet and its applications create a very challenging environment for today’s enterprises where marketing has become indispensable. This module provides a good understanding of all the main concepts of marketing in the contemporary environment.
This module introduces students to the foundational concepts, tools, and applications of Business Analytics. It helps students develop data-driven thinking and equips them with basic analytical and visualisation skills to support decision-making in modern businesses. The module also provides an understanding of how analytics intersects with digital transformation, AI, and managerial decision-making.
This module explores the different dimensions of corporate sustainability and how social and environmental goals are as important as economic and financial goals for business. The module focuses on social and environmental performance and how they can lead to better economic and financial results, to competitive advantage and to stakeholders’ satisfaction. Through case studies the module explores how business deals with social and environmental challenges and how this translates into business strategies.
Information Technology (IT) is in a constant state of evolutionary change. Changes in strategy, business processes and rules require changes in hardware, software, databases, and telecommunications.
Managers and business organizations invest in information technology and systems because they provide real economic value to the business. Before businesses can reap the benefits of such change, managers need to be able to exploit IT to make better operational, tactical and strategic decisions.
Management information system (MIS) helps managers to make planning and take decisions on certain situations. A decision-making process is a systematic approach to making choices and selecting courses of action based on a set of criteria and available information. The purpose of MIS is to extract data from varied sources and derive insights that drive business growth (e.g. educational information system, bank information system, railway information system, etc).
Understanding the type of decision-making required in a given situation can help individuals or organizations allocate resources, time, and effort more effectively to make the best possible decision.
This module provides an introduction to the structure and operations of the different financial institutions and markets currently existing within the evolving financial system.
It explores the functions performed by a financial system, the structure and classification of the financial institutions and markets, the various instruments traded on the markets, the role of the Central Bank, the need for financial regulation and the causes/effects of financial crises. Special emphasis is given to the various financial innovations that characterise the modern financial system.
Management accounting serves the multiple information needs of managers. It consists of accounting tools and techniques for gathering and reporting financial, production, and distribution data to meet management’s information needs.
In light of the constantly changing conditions in the local and global business environment, managers need to obtain information about these changes, interpret it and use it in their planning and decision-making in order for their business to remain competitive.
In today’s world it sometimes seems that change is the only constant. Managers of both profit and non-profit oriented organisations face an environment characterised by: rapidly changing technology; competition that is increasingly multinational in scope. These changes have important implications for marketing decisions in an organisation. This module provides the concepts, tools, and decision making approaches that perspective marketing managers need, to carry out their specialised roles and responsibilities. Furthermore, the specific module deals with innovative techniques in marketing and the current trends in corporate marketing management.
This module provides a comprehensive exploration of individual, group, and structural behaviour within organisations. It systematically examines how human behaviour, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), shapes organisational outcomes, including performance, employee satisfaction, and overall success. Recognised as a cornerstone of management science, the study of organisational behaviour (OB) is indispensable for modern companies and public institutions alike, directly affecting their effectiveness, efficiency and adaptability. Furthermore, these concepts assume even greater importance during periods of crisis, such as the recent pandemic, where a nuanced understanding of behavioural dynamics is essential for navigating challenges, fostering resilience, and ensuring sustained organizational performance.
The rate and magnitude of the changes underway are already affecting our world in profound ways. Innovations in mobile technology, the Internet of Things, are reshaping consumer behaviour and business trends. They’re affecting people’s work and social relationships. Organisations that are looking to the future have acknowledged this and are trying to adapt to stay relevant and drive growth. Companies, governments, and non-profits all have the power to accomplish good things with the advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and The Internet of things. Digital transformation is all about figuring that out.
This module deals with several of the transformations that have arisen in contemporary organisations as a result of the implementation and utilisation of information systems. A selection of case studies to explore, familiarise and identify the challenges/opportunities that have arisen in contemporary organisations. The new types of jobs & organisational structures in the digitalised enterprise; Digital Consumption; e-commerce, e-Healthcare, big data, digital security, privacy and ethics.
The aim of this module is to enable students to critically analyse real-world case studies of Digital Transformation, identify key challenges and opportunities, and propose strategic solutions. Students will be able to acquire valuable insights into how organisations have successfully navigated the challenges and opportunities presented by technology adoption.
Consumer buyer behaviour patterns are complex and rapidly evolving, because consumers are human beings that their actions are irrational, emotional and difficult to predict. The module sheds light to consumer behaviour by examining the internal and external environmental factors that affect the consumer decision-making process. Finally, the module equips students by exposing them to theoretical tools that will enable them to comprehend consumer consumption patterns so as to devise appropriate marketing strategies that will respect consumer requirements.
This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of current issues in business law. It aims at providing specific and useful legal knowledge to business students. Emphasis is put on the evolution of the legal framework in a global business world and on specific issues of European law (competition law, DMA and DSA). Topics include dispute settlements, intellectual property, and the regulation of international trade.
Financial management is concerned with the duties of the financial manager in the business firm. Therefore the primary objective of the module is to rigorously elaborate on theoretical as well as practical aspects of the major decision areas of financial management, such as fund raising and investing. As most of the advances in financial management are based on the interaction between decision making and capital market behaviour, this module will therefore focus on capital market theory as well.
This module is an introduction to International Political Economy. It is part of learning about and understanding of the external political environment of business. It reviews the links between Politics, Economics and Society both at the domestic and the external sphere and it looks at the rise of non-state actors in the international environment, including Multinational Corporations, Non-governmental Organizations, illegal groups etc. Key themes in contemporary International Political Economy are explored, such as the nature of Globalization and its effect on the state, the globalizing world economy, poverty, terrorism, gender and race.
Operations Management (OM) is concerned with creating the products and services upon which we all depend. Creating products and services is the very reason for any organization’s existence, whether that organization is large or small, manufacturing or service, for-profit or not-for-profit. Operations management is also at the center of so many of the changes affecting the business world – changes in customer preference, changes in supply networks brought about by internet-based technologies, and changes in the extent of environmental responsibility that we expect from companies. Promoting the creativity which will allow organizations to respond to so many changes is becoming the prime task of operations managers.
Being an entrepreneur involves recognising opportunities, mobilising the human resources and acquiring the physical resources, building financially sustainable and scalable business models that create value for the shareholders, the market and society. A significant part of this involves promptly identifying emerging trends and disruptions and/or identifying latent customer needs and problems. This necessitates breaking away from the ‘blinders of dominant logic’ which can stifle openness and receptivity to new ideas, practices and business models.
The module provides a practical, yet rigorous understanding of the process of business planning that leads to the successful creation of new ventures.
Given, the high failure rates of start-ups the module particularly focuses on the challenges that entrepreneurs encounter at the various stages of the entrepreneurial process, but also explores a framework for reducing the risks of total failure and loss. The students will be challenged to think creatively and critically about potential solutions to problems or satisfying unmet needs by coming up with innovative products /services and business models that aim at delivering economic and/ or social value.
Financial Accounting is the core of Accounting Science. It consists of accounting techniques and procedures for gathering and reporting on business activities that are presented in Financial Statements in accordance with accounting principles as propagated in accounting standards. Knowledge of Financial Accounting provides the holder the ability to synthesise, evaluate and interpret the information provided in the Financial Statements and the results of the ratio analysis.
This module extends the financial accounting component of the first year accounting module to:
International business strategy is a challenging area highlighting not only the positioning of an enterprise in the local market, but also in the national and international arena. Being aware of the competitive and comparative advantage is not enough. Flexibility, adaptability and strategic plan can assure strategic goals. Mergers and acquisitions as well as strategic alliances are only some examples of business strategies. Their success depends not only on internal factors but also on economic, political, legal, technological and cultural conditions. The role of corporate culture is pivotal pertaining to the success of many business strategies.
International business strategy is a module that critically sheds light to corporate strategies related to growth, innovation, management, diversification, and the crucial role of “timing”. Successfully attending this module will upgrade your critical thinking skills while it will also enrich your skills to critically analyze the whole enterprise, to recognize potential goals and to create alternative strategies that will address these goals.
Multinational corporations (MNCs) around the world face complexities arising from the different financial and political systems. MNC financial managers are faced with the challenge to form the right financial policy, by selecting the optimal combination among financial instruments and thus achieving the best long-term portfolio performance.
This module will cover issues related to both international financial markets and the financial operations of a firm within the international environment. The first part of the course will examine issues related to the international markets, including international portfolio diversification, the determination and the fluctuations of exchange rates, forecasting exchange rates, foreign exchange markets and currency derivative markets.
The second part of the course will consider financial issues associated with the operation of a firm in the international environment. It will focus on the distinctions in MNC financing decisions relative to domestic firms and examine applications of the international factor in capital budgeting and valuation decisions.
This module provides a theoretical as well as a technical platform on which quantitative issues relating to business activities are explored. Students will be able to visualize and most importantly comprehend the instrumental role that quantitative techniques play in the decision making processes within the business environment. The proposed topics covered during the lectures will be focusing on inferential analysis, regression and correlation analysis, model specification as well as on the various problems that arise when dealing within econometric modelling.
Auditing is considered to be a highly technical area of expertise and auditors express an opinion on the fairness of Financial Statement Assertions, requiring a combination and application of knowledge acquired in business studies, especially from the accounting/finance fields. The auditing profession is governed and the audit process is stipulated by both Statute Law and national and international auditing standards imposed by the relevant professional bodies. In this module, preference will be given to International Auditing Standards (ISA’s), where different to either the USA or UK national standards Due to this being an introductory module in Auditing, emphasis is placed on a solid understanding of fundamental elements in auditing. Furthermore students need to realise the importance of professional ethics governing the profession, especially in light of business scandals.
Cost Accounting measures, records, and reports information about costs. It plays a vital role in planning, controlling and decision making when it comes to alternative courses of action, while it is relevant to business functions within the value chain of the organisation, such as research & development, design, production etc. Thus, cost accounting adds value by supporting managers of all these business functions to make well-informed decisions.
As globalisation and product market competition put greater pressure on firms, the need for more accurate and reliable cost information is of crucial importance for the organisations to remain competitive in the evolving business environment. In the decision-making process, management accountants need to be aware of the ethical issues, inclusive of the cost accounting context, facing both themselves and the companies they represent.
This module discusses and explains the role of money and its function in the modern financial and banking environment. It describes the theoretical foundations of economics that relate to money and monetary theory. It elaborates on the conduct of monetary policy and sets out the platform on which financial institutions pursue their policies. Special emphasis is given on the new economic era ushered in by the ratification of the Maastricht treaty and the birth of the European Central Bank (ECB) as the sole EU institution responsible for the conduct of monetary policy.
The module combines an advanced analysis of the modern theory of portfolio selection and management with a thorough examination of the current Capital Market Theories.
In particular, it focuses on stock portfolio evaluation under uncertainty based on established asset pricing models, strategic portfolio management, fundamental, ESG, and technical analysis, and portfolio performance evaluation. Finally, it introduces the concept of derivatives and their utility in modern portfolio management.
Business Practicums are supervised action learning projects designed to provide students with an opportunity to manage a project for an organisation (“participating company-client”). They aim to successfully bridge academic knowledge and the development of professional skills and employability. They are team-based and delivered over a semester requiring students to devote an average of 200 hours in total (depending on the nature of the project). The student work is complemented by weekly teaching/mentoring sessions with project supervisors. The precise nature of the project can vary enormously depending on both the nature and the needs of the organisation. Participating companies can be large corporations or small local businesses and NGOs – charities and public benefit organisations. The common denominator is a genuine need for help with a problem or appreciation of the added value of some independent research beyond the resources or capabilities of the participating company. This may be a general management problem, a marketing issue, a financial issue or any other company-specific challenges.




