Time and again, I am pleased to witness many Oxford Brookes Degree holders get ahead in their careers. Top Accounting Firms such as KPMG, Touche D, E&Y, PWC, Howarth, Baker Tilly and many more willingly accept ACCA-Oxford Brookes Degree Holders.
Not to forget the Private Sector where degree holders move to better pay and prospect using this degree.
However, there are many questions such as:
Q1: I am going to get my ACCA degree anyway, should I still pursue Oxford Br. Degree?
There is a timing difference. You earn the degree now to get ahead in your promotion opportunities. If you are awaiting for ACCA Final results, using Oxford Br. degree to get in to top employers FIRST before other ACCA would be Affiliates.
Q2: What if my marks put in lower end degree class classification such as 3rd class or 2nd class lower?
Please, politely reason with your job interviewer:
[1]
As a full time working professional, with family responsibilities and still having to attend evening and weekend classes, I believe to earn UK Degree which is HIGHER RANKED than any Universities is a big achievement.
If given opportunity to study 3 years on full time basis, perhaps earning 1st class is much easier but my family doesn't give me that luxury. Thus, I earn my degree while working full time.
How many candidates can balance work and study, I leave that to you sir/madam? But it certainly proves that I am reliable, able to produce research dissertation of 9500 words and earn an award recognised by ACCA.
[Do you think the above works?]
[2]
As a full time undergraduate, I have many study opportunities. However, I chose ACCA because of the challenges and recognition worldwide. I earn my Oxford Br degree based on my marks in F-Level. I respectfully share with you, sir/madam, that I have no prior working experience to fully comprehend the practicality of ACCA exams. In fact, the exams are HARVARD Based exams, which means they are case studies. I passed that! And I want to pass as FAST as I could, regardless of the marks. Time is money, so they say.
I pursued Oxford Br. Degree which I find many employers value it as it shows my research skills, writing and communication techniques. British University accepts this. I hope my skills will similarly add value to your esteemed firm.
I am not a person who back out easily just because my degree class could be low, but I am determined. Train me, and I can learn fast and contribute value to your firm. [This is where you smile with confidence]
[What do you think of the above? Any suggestions you can contribute?]
Q3 Should I do my Research Project and take ACCA P-Level simultaneously?
This you have to honestly evaluate yourself:
- Do I have 20 hours a week to invest on my Research Degree Project?
- Can I select Research topic that complements my P1 and/or P3 Studies?
- If so, which Research topic enhances my P1 and P3 studies?
Q4 If I already have ACCA qualification or close to it, isn't it redundant to take a degree?
It is true that ACCA is higher qualification than Oxford Br Degree. However, believe it when I say this, countries such as USA, Canada, Singapore or Taiwan only recognise UNIVERSITY DEGREE and not professional qualification. Ridiculous, you may say. But that is their immigration law. You can use your ACCA as entry requirement to say Morgan Stanley or Kraft Heinz but USA government will not grant you work pass without the degree.
You can't tell the future on career opportunities, if some international firm say JW Marriott Hotels offer you a job in California, you can't go without the degree.
Another note, if you are applying job with BOTH qualifications compared to another with only ACCA degree, which of the 2 candidates do you think the employer will select? It is not hard to guess if one has DOUBLE or TRIPLE degree apply for that job with the same pay.
It is a competitive world, my dear students.
Q5 How can I increase my chance is passing and earning this degree?
Risking sounding self-review threat, please let me present the facts. Since 2001, at the first inception of ACCA-Oxford Br Degree collaboration, I have mentored literally hundreds of students and they reached graduation. As an APPROVED Oxford Br Mentor on the FIRST BATCH ie November 2015, I am bound with ethical guidelines to provide you best competent mentoring and directing.
I have done deeper research myself while pursuing my Master of Science degree with Nottingham University, which requires numerous assignment research work including a 20,000 word thesis. Fun but a lot rigorous than basic degree.
Customised weekly meeting will be conducted with the use of Internet of either Media-Video Conference such as Skype or emails. That way, I can track your progress.
Q6 Has Oxford Brookes marking scheme gone harder?
Yes. Thus, you need to be careful as to which topic or organisations you want to research. That can be provided.
Q7. What happens if my first submission fails?
I hope you don't get to that stage. If you work sufficiently hard, you will be able to pass the paper FIRST ATTEMPT. However, should there be reasons to resit, a minimal extension fee is charged.
Q8. How can I get more information?
Please email me at marcus_ong88@hotmail.com on your queries.
Q9. When can I start on the research project?
The intakes are EVERY AUGUST and FEBRUARY of the year. To inquire on how to register, please refer to Q8's answer above.
Q10. Where Can I get more information on Oxford Brookes-ACCA collaboration?
Please visit:
ACCA-OBU Research Topics
OBU Submission
