• SKILL LEVEL:
  • Leader

University head of academic department


What is a university head of academic department and what do they do?

University heads of academic departments are experts in their academic subject area of accounting and finance and will drive the direction of the academic department. They are responsible for collaborating both internally within the university with their departmental staff and the wider university including students and external stakeholders such as professional bodies and employers.

Capabilities

While the accountancy profession offers diverse career options and paths, the core capabilities required to perform at the highest standards remain the same - irrespective of skill level or job role.

Collaboration Digital Drive Ethics Expertise Insight Sustainability
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Continuing professional development at ACCA

A commitment to life-long learning is a vital part of your ACCA membership; it unlocks the full potential of your career choices - and drives forward the profession.

We deliver a wide range of CPD resources tailored to different areas of expertise - and an ever-changing profession. Our, and your, commitment to quality CPD ensures you will have the most up-to-date skills to perform at the highest standard. 

So, get started (or restarted) and take a look at our curated list of the most relevant CPD resources to secure and succeed in this role.

units 4

Online course

Creativity for finance professionals

Creativity is a key skill for the accountant of the future. As much transactional work becomes automated, accountants must learn to be creative and solve problems if they are to add value to the organisation.

This course explains some simple techniques for improving your creativity as a finance professional, enhancing your creative skills and becoming more confident in finding innovative solutions. You'll also discover how to develop a creative workplace that is better placed at overcoming problems and change.

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units 10.5

Online course

Management skills 10 course pack

This ten-course pack from BPP will build the people management skills you need to successfully manage your team. Develop your own skills to effectively communicate, manage yourself, and your team. Learn how to manage a variety of personalities successfully, and how to deal with team members when things aren’t going so well.

By completing this pack, you will gain a better understanding of: 
 

  • managing yourself, individuals and teams
  • how to communicate difficult messages and feedback in the right way
  • how to deal with change and improving business performance 
  • yourself, and your role as a manager.
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How does the ACCA qualification prepare you for this job role?

From a combination of exams, ethics and experience, the ACCA Qualification will boost your employability and performance at every stage of your career journey.

Here we have listed some elements of the ACCA Qualification that will help you perform at the highest standard in this job role.