BBA - Accounting and Finance

Educational Aims : Knowledge, Understanding and Skills

This degree in Accounting and Finance prepares the students with sound technical knowledge and broad understanding in the area of accounting and finance. It prepares the students for a wide variety of careers in Accounting and Finance. The focus of the degree is on developing the managers of the future

The main objectives of the programme are

1. To develop knowledge in the key areas of Accounting and Finance including Financial and Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information system, Taxation, International Finance, Investment Management and Quantitative Finance.

2. To have a comprehensive understanding of the specialized areas within Accounting and Finance.

3. To prepare students for wide variety of careers in Accounting and Finance.

It is intended that students will also develop the following:

• Critical thinking and analytical skills

• A high degree of competence in using information technology and other desirable transferable skills.

• A cultural appreciation through working in multi-cultural teams

• Clear communication, both in writing and verbally

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A Comprehensive understanding of various concepts and processes in the area of Accounting and Finance.

• That they have sound grounding in the Theory and Methodology of Accounting and Finance.

• Programme specific knowledge and understanding.

• That they are professionally competent and up to date in their field of Accounting and Finance.

• That they are able to think critically, analyze and solve problems.

• That they are effective communicators.

• That they posses good interpersonal skills in team work and leadership roles

Learning and Teaching Strategies and Methods

The main teaching methods will be through lectures, tutorials and group work. There also is an expectation that students will demonstrate the ability to undertake independent study.

Assessment Strategies and Methods

Knowledge and understanding is assessed in a number of ways.

• End-term Examinations and classroom-based tests assess knowledge, understanding and application of theory and key concepts.

• Individual / Group assignments: They enable the students to apply various accounting and financial theories to practice, involve the collection and analysis of accounting and financial data and in some cases presentations of their work to the class.

• Case studies: They provide the opportunity to explore and apply concepts in a supportive environment and build understanding of the crucial concepts and processes within the subject areas.

The Research Project allows students to draw on and demonstrate an integrated understanding of principles and concepts introduced in the modules

Total Number of Credits Required

48×3=144

Details of any requirement of internship

4-weeks of industrial internship

YEAR 1

Semester-wise module requirements

YEAR 2

Semester-wise module requirements

YEAR 3

Semester-wise module requirements