B.Sc. in Accounting and Finance Management

The curriculum aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge in finance and accounting as well as the functioning of financial institutions, insurance, and banks. The Department prepares leaders for the challenges associated with maximizing the shareholder’s value and other stakeholders in a rapidly changing and highly competitive world.

Successful graduates from the Accounting and Finance Department will be able to:

• Understand the basic ideas of accounting and finance that are used in today’s business environment.
• Understand the ethical standards of accounting principles and the role accountants play in the community to provide the reliable financial information of businesses.
• Apply analytical skills to validate the financial information.
• Critically analyze the financial statements and using the information to make timely decision for future benefits.
• Adopt the updated technology to analyze the financial and non-financial information.
• Understand and communicate the financial information that will allow them to communicate effectively financial and non-financial outcomes.
• Understand international financial issues and practices, including the roles and responsibilities of accountants in international contexts.

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

Requirements	Type	No. of Courses	Credit Hours
General Education	Compulsory	10	31
College Courses	Compulsory	18	54
Accounting and Finance	Compulsory	10	30
Elective		2	6
Total		40	121

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

With a degree 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	30 August	6 December	14 weeks	Mandatory
Spring	10 January	22 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.

The American University of Kurdistan’s annual tuition fees per academic program is 8000$ (for 30 credits). However, self-funded students can benefit from a newly implemented 15% discount on the tuition fees. This discount does not apply to international students. For self-funded students and those awarded Merit Scholarships, the below tuition rates apply:

Baccalaureate %	Annual tuition fees payment	Annual tuition fees payment after 15% discount (NEW)	Scholarship
98.0 – 100	$0	–	Mustafa Barzani Merit Scholarship
90.00 – 97.99	$2,500	$2,150	Chairman Masrour Barzani Merit Scholarship*
80.00 – 89.99	$5,000	$4,250	Board of Trustees Merit Scholarship*
<79.99	$8,000	$6,800
International Students	$10,000	Not Applicable

• The above rates are applicable for students register for courses at AUK from January, 2021.
• Annual tuition is based on registration as a full-time student and the successful completion of 30 credits.
• Only a limited number of Merit Scholarships are available.
• The American University of Kurdistan accepts students receiving Political
  Prisoners Aid and Martyrs Aid. Learn more about how you can finance your education.
• Tuition fees installments are paid per semester.
• Other fees are applicable.

National students graduated from one of the following:

• High School: Arts or Science
• Vocational School: Trade
• Accounting and Finance:Accounting or Banking
• 5-Years Institute:Accounting

Learn more about admissions requirements for International Students, Transfer of Credits and Readmission.

• 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:

• Business Management
• Oil & Gas Management
• Information Science
• Environmental Science
• International Studies
• Public Policy
• Security & Strategic Studies

In case of inquires you can email our admissions office on admissions@auk.edu.krd
and/or call us on 07517414102/07517414103 (Viber/WhatsApp), during working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00pm