Business and Technology

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Don't have a business background but want to understand how people and systems of an organisation interact with the world and each other? Work through this course and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make sense of the external influences that affect the business in its environment, including economic, legal, social and technological factors.

Understanding a Business and its environment is important in shaping the role of key business functions. This carefully considered assessment of the business's environment can contribute to the efficient, effective and ethical management and development of an organisation.

This course is especially beneficial if you want to:

• Understand the purpose and types of businesses

• Delve deeper into the structure and key functions of a business, including corporate governance

• Launch your own business and need an understanding of leadership, management and people issues including motivation

• Prepare for the ACCA's exam in Business and Technology (BT). Please note this course and the exam was previously named 'Accountant in Business'.

There is no prior knowledge required. Start learning today and accelerate your business and finance acumen.

To check availability of this course in your country please click here.

Course update:

To coincide with syllabus changes coming into effect from 20th September 2023 onwards, ACCA-X will be releasing a new version of this course on 28th August 2023. This new version will include technical content and question updates relevant to the 2023/2024 syllabus.

It is therefore important to ensure you enrol onto the correct version of the course. Detailed syllabus information is available within the course and can also be found here

This course does not offer an edX certificate.

Those learners who would like to earn an award will have the opportunity to register with ACCA as a student, take computer based exams and gain the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business.

You can find your nearest ACCA exam centre on the ACCA website.

What you will learn

• Types of businesses, their purposes, and their interactions with stakeholders and the external environment
• Business organisational structure, functions and the role of corporate governance
• The function of accountancy and audit
• The principles of authority, leadership and team management
• Personal effectiveness as the basis for effective team and organisational behaviour
• Upholding professional ethics and professional values in business

Skills you learn

• Accounting
• Leadership
• Management
• Management Accounting
• Finance
• Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants

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Discover the "Business and Technology" course, designed for individuals without a business background who seek to understand organizational interactions and external influences. Offered by edX, this 6-week course delves into business structures, key functions, leadership, and management, preparing you for the ACCA's Business and Technology exam. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and those interested in corporate governance, it requires no prior knowledge. Start today to enhance your business acumen and explore professional subscription options.