Accounting & Finance Management

The Accounting and Finance specialization prepares students for the challenges associated with creating value for a firm’s shareholders and other stakeholders in a rapidly changing and highly competitive world. The specialization emphasizes financial theory (concepts, methodology and the latest research), as well as application and training with relevant insights and framework to support professional roles. Good financial management is, therefore, extremely important to the economic health of business organizations. However, the constant shifts in economic conditions, intense competition for financial resources and questionable business practices have made financial management a complex and challenging undertaking. The specialization is designed to meet the challenges posed by this complex but exciting area that has assumed much greater importance in the wake of the recent financial crises in the world. These crises have taught us that prudent financial management could mean the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful business enterprise. The Accounting and Finance specialization is tailored first to impart a broad-based education in the fundamentals of business and management and then develop the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to become prudent, astute, and ethical financial managers.

At a Glance:

Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Total Credits 121 credit hours
Total Courses 40 Courses
Duration of Study 4 Years (depending on the student’s pace)
Start Date August or January
Costs Click Here
Dean Dr. Taimur Sharif

The graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Acquire knowledge and skills needed to understand the theories, model and standards of accounting and finance.
  • Predict the financial stability of the business and provide the best possible solution in time.
  • Analyze the financial statements according to the International Accounting Standard and maintain the ethical standards while making decision.
  • Assess the risk and return associated to the investments keeping in view the global economic challenges.
  • Graduates can contribute to the research, knowledge, and innovative skills in the field of accounting and finance.

Participants of the program will be able to:

  • Understand and recognize the theories, models, and skills needed to solve the problem in functional areas of Accounting and Finance.
  • Explain the knowledge and understanding of the legal and social obligations and responsibilities accounting and finance studies.
  • Apply the ethical principles in the business environment with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, gender and other backgrounds.
  • Develop the knowledge of qualitative and quantitative skills to analyze and solve financial problems.
  • Propose the information technology to support the business processes in making financial decisions.
  • Determine the best financial strategy for the sustained success of business.

The course structure of the Accounting & Finance Management Program is divided as follows:

Requirements No. of Courses Credit Hours
General Education 13 40
College Courses 20 60
Specialization(Business Management) 7 21
Minor within College (3) (9)
Minor out of the College (5) (15)
Total 40 121

The study plan summarizes the course’s subject requirements and indicates when planned subjects should be studied.

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With a specialization in Accounting and Finance Management, you can work as:

  • 1) Accountant:

    • Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports
    • Preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
    • Documenting financial transactions by entering account information.

  • 2) Financial Analyst:

    After getting Accounting and Finance degree, you can work as financial analyst for stock market or investment firm

    • Determine the risks and benefits of investment activities, including both selling and buying investments
    • Examining financial gain and loss of specific stocks, mutual funds, estates and other investment types
    • Prepare reports and make recommendations based on analyzed data and market trends

  • 3) Finance Manager:

    • Finance managers develop and maintain the overall financial goals of their company.
    • Other responsibilities include managing budgets, reviewing financial reports, managing employees in the finance Department, analyzing market trends, developing a network of financial contacts, and analyzing the results of investments.
Other Careers

Other careers you can pursue with accounting and finance degree include roles within financial trading, which involves buying and selling financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, assets and shares for investors such as individuals or banks. You may also find the fast-paced, challenging role of a stockbroker interesting, in which you’ll manage and support clients in making informed decisions to invest in the best shares to buy or sell to get the most return on their money. You could also work within commercial banking as a teller, sales associate, trust officer, loan officer, or branch manager. Or, if you have an overlapping interest in law, a role as a licensed conveyancer may suit you, in which you’ll work as a specialist in property law to deal with legal, administrative and financial aspects of property transactions. Finance graduates could also pursue roles in the hedge fund, taxation, and management consultancy and data science sectors.

You can set your study pace according to your circumstances and convenience:

  • Minimum 3.5 years, upon the successful completion of 12 courses per year.
  • Standard 4 years, upon the successful completion of 10 courses per year.
  • Maximum 5 years, upon the successful completion of 8 courses per year.

* This study duration does not include English language courses.

Academic Year Breakdown:
Semester Start Date End Date Duration Type
Fall August December 14 weeks Mandatory
Spring January April 14 weeks Mandatory
Summer June August 8 weeks Optional

* The start and end dates are subject to changes.

Semester:

Instructional period of 14 weeks plus a final examination period offered twice a year
(referred
to as Fall and
Spring semester). Additional instructional periods include intersessions and Summer
sessions.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

  • Students must be high school or Institute graduates.
  • Proof of English Proficiency. Learn more about our English language requirements and exemptions.

Students majoring in Accounting & Finance Management, have the option to earn a minor degree in the below programs:

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