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 with Computing
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
Heritage Seminar
Computer Literacy
Communication Skills
General Mathematics
Introduction to the Old Testament
Introduction to Exercise Science & Nutrition
Introduction to World History
French I
SEMESTER 2
Introduction to the New Testament
Community Development
Computer Applications in Business
Introduction to Probability & Statistics
Applied Exercise Science & Nutrition I
Literature in English
French II
SEMESTER 1
Logic & Critical Thinking
Quantitative Methods
Principles of Marketing
Entrepreneurship I
Financial Accounting I
SEMESTER 2
Entrepreneurship II
Principles of Information Systems Management
Financial Accounting II
Principles of Management
Macroeconomics
Human Resource Management
SEMESTER 1
Leadership Summit
International Financial Reporting Standards
Business Law
French III
Production and Operations Management
Business Finance
SEMESTER 2
Research Methods
Corporate Finance
Cost Accounting
Financial Reporting I
Taxation
Cost Accounting
Elective It
SEMESTER 1
Ethics
Business Internship
Financial Reporting II
Research Project I
Management Accounting
Audit and Internal Review
SEMESTER 2
Research Project II
Accounting and Financial Information Systems
Public Sector Accounting and Finance
Business Strategy
Audit and Assurance
Elective I