BS Accounting and Finance is a four-year program with a mix of strong accounting and finance conceptual framework and soft skills needed to excel in the areas of accounting, finance, auditing and taxation. This program also improves the technical and interpersonal skills of students. The program has been designed to offer expanded business knowledge and skills to students, which are vital to the financial profession in today's technology-driven, global business environment.
The program offers a broad range of course work in accountancy, financial management, and economics. Similarly, technology, business laws and ethics, e-business, management techniques, critical thinking, problem-solving, research methods, and statistical analysis are the other main components of the curriculum. Through these contents of the program, students are emphasized to develop the skill of critical analysis and are prepared for the future with real work experience through real-time projects and internships. The program also focuses on the character building of the young students and strives to make them responsible citizens through course works and social internship and placement.
After completing two years of study, this four years' program also gives the students an exit route and the university awards an associate Degree in Accounting & Finance, after completing two years of study.
The goals of the four-year BS degree program are:
- To prepare the students for skill development and capacity building in the field of accounting and finance.
- To equip them with, as much as possible, knowledge in the relevant areas through theory and practical exposure, which will enable them to perform essential accounting responsibilities and to handle the necessary financial functions.
- To equip the students with the knowledge and skills of computer technology in accounting and finance for improved decision making.
- To enable students to evaluate problems and innovations in accounting and finance and their impact on managerial decision making.
- To make them proficient with applying techniques and tools of accounting and finance for the evaluation of costs and benefits of various strategic decisions.
- To understand the applications and effects of financial reporting standards, GAAP and ethical standards in accounting and finance.
BS degree in Accounting & Finance offers the best career paths for long-term employment, satisfaction, financial rewards, and even international level recognition of qualifications and opportunities to work abroad. Strong focus on accounting makes the graduates highly employable in a large number of sectors as an accountant, internal auditor, tax examiner, stockbroker, actuarial analyst, management accountant, and company secretary. Similarly, a bachelor's degree in finance is ideal for different fields, such as banking, investments, and financial services. Typical employers include securities and commodities brokers, banks, insurance carriers, government agencies, real estate companies, and trust management. Accounting & Finance professionals can pursue a different higher degree as MBA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA, CFA, MPhil Economics, and MPhil in Management Sciences after completing graduation.
The University welcomes applications from candidates who have successfully completed Grade 12 schooling. The most eligible qualifications and specific criteria for admission are as follows:
- FSc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical).
- Intermediate with Arts or General Science or Commerce.
- Advanced Levels (A' Levels).
- Any other equivalent grade 12 degree approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Minimum 45% or equivalent marks in intermediate or equivalent qualification.
