Accounting & Finance Management
The Department of Accounting and Finance Management 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 program 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 program 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 crisis in the world. This crisis has taught us that prudent financial management could mean the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful business enterprise. The Accounting & Finance program 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.) |
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Total Credits | 121 credit hours |
Total Courses | 40 courses |
Duration of Study | 3.5 – 5 years (depending on the student’s pace) |
Language | English |
Start Date | August or January |
Costs | Click Here |
Chair of Department | Mr. Uzair Bhatti |
- 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 |
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General Education | Compulsory | 10 | 31 |
College Courses | Compulsory | 18 | 54 |
Accounting and Finance | Compulsory | 10 | 30 |
Elective | 2 | 6 | |
Total | 40 | 121 |
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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.
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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
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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.
- 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 |
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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.
Baccalaureate % | Annual tuition fees payment | Annual tuition fees payment after 15% discount (NEW) | Scholarship |
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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