Modules specified by the chosen major scheme account for the remaining 80 credits of the 120 required each year. The BScEcon Joint Honours in Information Management, Accounting and Finance aims to produce graduates well qualified for a significant and growing sector of the information industry. The programme is offered by the Department of Information and Library Studies in conjunction with the School of Management and Business. These include modules in accounting and in information technology. All students are required to complete a major project or dissertation on an information management topic, of 6,000 - 8,000 words.
Examinations normally take place at the residential schools.
A variety of assignments including reports, essays and case studies enable students to relate theoretical knowledge to their own workplace. Careers in Information and Information Management Job prospects are currently very good for graduates in Information and Library Studies. In addition to traditional career prospects in academic, public and special libraries there are also opportunities for Library and Information Studies graduates in related areas such as broadcasting or publishing. It is estimated that there are around 20,000 posts for librarians in the UK and many more in the Information Profession generally. Graduates may become information consultants, information brokers or information officers in many institutions.