Overview
The rationale of this program is to offer a course that prepares business majors at a bachelor degree level who intend to pursue careers in accounting, auditing or taxation or who intend to pursue professional status and / or progress their studies towards Masters and PhD degrees. We strategically have selected both public and private sector and entrepreneurial business as the target hiring firms. In either context they will be prepared to help with accounting requirements, audit and have necessary background to begin to work in tax issues. All business graduates of HCU are expected to also be technology literate, know how to apply and manage technology and work with IT professionals in private and public organisations. All graduates of HCU are also expected to understand how to help their communities. The program provides several courses that will help students develop positive attitude towards community development.
Learning Outcomes, and Top Career Opportunites for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Learning Outcomes:
Communication and Leadership:
• Enhance your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Build skills in teamwork, leadership, and strategic problem-solving within a business context.
Foundational Knowledge:
• Master core accounting principles in areas such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, and cost accounting.
• Understand auditing practices, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
Analytical and Quantitative Skills:
• Develop the ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize financial statements and business reports.
• Gain expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
Technical Proficiency:
• Utilize contemporary accounting software and technology for data management and reporting.
• Learn quantitative methods and data analytics for effective decision-making.
Ethics and Professionalism:
• Apply ethical principles and legal standards in financial reporting and business practices.
• Understand corporate governance and regulatory frameworks impacting accounting.
Here are the top 5 career opportunities for graduate:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Public Accountant
Financial Analyst
Auditor (Internal/External)
Management Accountant / Cost Accountant
Forensic Accountant (Optional/Specialized)
Course Outline
SEMESTER 1
Communication Skills
Computer Literacy
General Mathematics
French I
SEMESTER 2
Literature in English
Computer Applications in Business
French II
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
SEMESTER 1
Logic and Critical Thinking
Quantitative Methods
Financial Accounting I
Microeconomics
Principles of Marketing
Entrepreneurship I
Personal Financial Planning
SEMESTER 2
Entrepreneurship II
Principles of Management
Macroeconomics
Principles of Information Systems Management
Financial Accounting II
Human Resource Management
SEMESTER 1
Business Analytics
Financial Markets and Institutions
Audit and Internal Review
Business Finance
Business Law
Cost and Management Accounting
SEMESTER 2
Research Methods
Corporate Finance
Financial Reporting 1
Accounting and Financial Information Systems
Financial Modeling
Risk management
SEMESTER 1
Ethics
Research Project I
Business Internship
International Finance
Financial Reporting II
Corporate Reporting I
SEMESTER 2
Research Project II
Business Strategy
Investment and Portfolio Management
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