FBL Accreditations and Memberships
Why accreditations and memberships matter
Studying in the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Northampton on an accredited course means your degree is recognised by leading professional bodies. This gives you a head start in your career – from boosting your CV and opening networking opportunities, to counting towards professional qualifications after you graduate. You’ll also benefit from industry-relevant teaching, access to exclusive resources, and the chance to connect with future employers while you study.
Faculty of Business and Law Accreditations and Memberships
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Course Accreditations and Memberships
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is a globally recognised professional body offering qualifications in accounting and finance. On completion of the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting you can gain exemptions from all the UK chartered and certified bodies.
Learners on the following course can benefit from the affiliation with AAT:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global body for professional accountants.
Students on the following courses are eligible for exemptions from professional examinations:
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is a global professional management accounting body.
Students on the following course are eligible for exemptions from professional examinations:
Students on the following course are eligible for the masters gateway route. Once you have passed the CIMA Gateway Exam, you will be granted entry to the Professional Qualification at Strategic Level:
- MSc Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is a global professional body for chartered accountants.
Students on the following course are eligible for exemptions from professional examinations:
Association of Project Management (APM) is a professional organisation for project and programme management.
Students on the following course will benefit from the APM Academic Accreditation and will be eligible for an APM Student Membership:
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) is a membership body and the chartered professional institute for individuals and organisations in the logistics, transport, and supply chain sectors.
Students on the following course will be eligible for admission as a member of Charted Member after successful completion of the course. Membership will depend on a student’s professional experience at the time of application:
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) the professional body for HR, Learning and Development.
Students on the following courses will benefit from being CIPD accredited:
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a UK-based professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in leadership and management.
Students on the following courses benefit from the accreditation with CMI. Check out the individual course pages to see how:
- BA Business Management
- BA Management – Degree Apprenticeship
- BSc Project Management Degree Apprenticeship
- MBA
- Executive MBA
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the professional body for marketers, established to set and maintain high standards in the marketing profession globally.
Students on the following courses benefit from the CIM accreditation:
Students on the following course benefit from a CIM membership:
Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is a professional body in the United Kingdom for public relations practitioner.
Students on the following course benefit from a membership to CIPR:
Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) is the global standard in Digital Marketing Certification.
The following courses benefit from being members of the DMI:
The following courses benefit from being accredited by the DMI:
Association for Events Management Education (AEME) is the voice of Events education.
The following course is a member of the AEME and offers benefits for our students:
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is the regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales.
We follow the qualification process set out by the SRA and support students through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). More information can be found on the following course page:
The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) is an internationally recognised professional accountancy membership body providing dedicated support to SMEs and SMPs.
The following course benefits from a membership to the IFA:
The CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) qualification is the globally recognised professional credential in the investment management profession.
The following course benefits from affiliation with the CFA:
