Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting Option

Degree

  • Programme objective: to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial management, taxation, and auditing; while acquiring analytical, ethical, and communication skills to support strategic business decision-making, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Duration: 4-year undergraduate programme in accounting.
  • 1st and 2nd year required courses: basic mathematics, critical thinking, effective writing and communication skills, principles of finance, principles of accounting and computer applications in business.
  • 3rd and 4th year required courses: quantitative methods, taxation, investment management, advanced financial reporting and corporate finance.
  • Elective courses: project management, operations management, and corporate governance.
  • Final year requirement: an 8,000 – 10,000 word dissertation of an independent research project on a preferred business-related topic.
  • Career prospects: accountant, financial analyst, tax consultant, auditor, management accountant, financial manager, budget analyst, forensic accountant, corporate controller, payroll manager, compliance officer, business consultant, financial planner, accounting educator etc.