The goal of the four-year program leading to B.Sc. (Hons) degree is to prepare the students in the versatile areas of Accounting & Finance. The program accomplishes this task by offering a broad range of course work, emphasizing and developing critical skills in the students and providing students with real work experience through social work, real time projects and internships. Technology, ethics, e-business, management techniques, critical thinking, problem solving, research methods and statistical analysis are the main components of the curriculum.
Main Features
The program
provides strong foundation in accounting and finance
covers the basics of General Management
generates capability to concentrate in the major field of interest
develops innovative skills to handle independent projects
widens intellectual horizon to pursue further in the area of specialization
Program Description
The Accounting major focuses on the processes for analyzing and reporting the economic activities of the organizations and communicating that information to decision makers. The accounting curriculum includes studies in managerial accounting, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, international accounting, and accounting issues related to for-profit, not-for-profit, and government organizations.
The Finance major emphasizes fundamental finance concepts, theories, and practices to promote well-informed financial decision-making. Additional components concentrate on managerial finance, investment fundamentals and financial risk management. Students will integrate advanced topics in financial management through real-world business applications.
Degree Offered: B.Sc. (Hons)
Program Structure
Structure
No of Courses
Credit Hours
University Core
11
35
Major
21
63
Other Areas
9
27
Social Work
1
Internship
1
Project
4
Courses Offered
Core Courses (3 Credit Hours Each)
Course Code
Course Title
ACC-204
Principles of Financial Accounting - I
ACC-304
Principles of Financial Accounting - II
ACC-305
Advanced Financial Accounting - I
ACC-405
Advanced Financial Accounting - II
ACC-406
Financial Reporting
ACC-306
Cost Accounting
ACC-307
Advanced Cost Accounting
ACC-403
Management Accounting - Planning and Control
ACC-404
Management Accounting-Decision Making
ACC-315
Auditing Fundamentals
BLW-301
Business and Industrial Laws
BLW-302
Business Taxation
BLW-401
Advanced Taxation
BLW-402
Corporate Law and Secretarial Practices
ECO-103
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO-104
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO-304
Applied Economics
MATH-102
Probability and Statistics
FIN-404
Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN-202
Intro to Money, Banking and Finance
FIN-304
Business Finance
FIN-401
Corporate Finance
FIN-409
Investments
Other Areas (3 Credit Hours Each)
Course Code
Course Title
CS-315
Business Information Systems
MATH-304
Business Quantitative Techniques
MGT-201
Principles of Management
MGT-203
Introduction to Business
MGT-302
Human Resource Management
MGT-401
Operations Management
ENG-308
Business Communication and Report Writing
MGT-303
Business Research Methods
MKT-201
Principles of Marketing
"I am studying for a B.Sc. degree in Accounting and Finance. I chose GIFT University because this was the degree that suited me. I feel that GIFT is very high up there in terms of teaching standards. The course material is well taught, and they have very up to date facilities in the department".
