BBA - Accounting and Finance

Bachelor's Degree by G.D. Goenka University Gurgaon View Contact

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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

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YEAR 2

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YEAR 3

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G.D. Goenka University

GD Goenka University Gurgaon offers courses in Management, Fashion & Design, Engineering, and Hospitality. The GD Goenka University campus is set on 60 acres with the ancient and picturesque Aravalli hills for a backdrop. The high-tech Millennium City, Gurgaon and the National Capital Region are just a stone’s throw away. The meticulously maintained grounds, playing fields, sporting amenities and impressive buildings reveal the University passion for excellence in all that it does. GD Goenka University is guided by the philosophy that new thinking in the areas of teaching, learning, research and training are pivotal to making students tomorrow’s leaders and giving them a world view. A global connection via a truly international educational institution.

The University helps the students to improve their personality, enhance communication skills and build a positive, progressive global outlook through numerous programmes, activities and counseling. The University goes beyond the classroom to link education to solving real-life problems.

With unswerving focus on providing quality education, GD Goenka University has engaged the best and brightest faculty to guide students, engage their minds and raise their horizon. This is done by creating regular and systematic opportunities for students to interact with a broad range of industries and service sectors. This is a two way street, because it provides multinational companies the opportunity to learn about GD Goenka University and the benefits of recruiting its students. The University has the best of facilities, equipment including laboratories, dedicated video conference facilities, virtual learning facilities and fully equipped conference rooms. These are all designed to extract the best and most creative qualities from the students. The hardware is superbly backed up by able counselors who can inspire students to express themselves.