From KDU to Manchester

Written by Ida Lopez, Programme Leader, BA Econ Specialising in Accounting & Finance (1+2) Manchester University

KDU is proud to be associated with The University of Manchester in offering the BA Econ (Hons) Degree specialising in Accounting & Finance.  This is a 1+2 arrangement, where students complete their 1st year at KDU and the remaining 2 years in Manchester.  The University has a long and prestigious history, and this includes holding a remarkable track record of producing over 23 Nobel Prize laureates. Winners of two Nobel Prizes in Economics - Sir Arthur Lewis and John Hicks - held Chairs at Manchester.

In an effort to make the transition from KDU to Manchester easier, a get-together was held at Nando’s, Tropicana City Mall on 28th August 2010 to introduce the Year 1 students who will be leaving to further their Second Year study at the Manchester University (in September) to the Year 2 students who were back for their semester break.  

The turnout was good with each group looking forward to meeting the other group.  They bonded quickly and began to talk to each other as though they were old friends!  The Academic Department Head and a few staff were present too.  

For the Year 2 students, the past one year in a foreign land has been a learning experience – they have learnt to be independent, perhaps savoring their newfound freedom and making good use of it.  The Year 1 students, who perhaps were excited at the prospect of leaving the comfort of home and family, received reassuring words from their seniors - “We will take care of you”.

There is only one intake per year for this programme at KDU.  The next intake commences on 27th September and registration is now ongoing.