Bachelor of Business in Accounting

Overview

Master the Language of Business: Accounting and Finance

The Bachelor of Business in Accounting program is designed to prepare learners for successful careers in accounting across both private and public sector organizations. It provides a solid foundation in the essentials of accounting and finance, crucial for operating in diverse enterprises. The curriculum emphasizes the global importance of the accounting profession, equipping learners to manage financial transactions in multinational and global companies. 

The initial two years of the program build a strong base in key business functions within accountancy. This is followed by advanced courses in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Accounting Analytics, and Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Taxation, offering a detailed examination of functional areas of accounting practice.

Who is This Program For?

For Aspiring Accountants and Business Leaders.

This program is suitable for high school graduates and professionals starting in the business and accounting career path. It also targets administrators, financial administrators, managers, supervisors, and facilitators from various sectors, including public, private, social, and accounting firms. 

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    Financial Analyst
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    Auditor
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    Tax Consultant
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    Budget Officer
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    Management Accountant
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    Finance Manager
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    Internal Audit Director
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    Chief Financial Officer
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Program Learning Goals

Graduates of this program will gain a strong foundation in:

  • Core functional areas of business, including marketing, management, human resource management, economics, accounting, and finance.

  • Underlying concepts, theories, and models of business functions.

  • Appropriate accounting, reporting, auditing, governance, legal, and ethical standards applicable in different business and financial contexts.

  • Analyzing accounting data and information according to best business practices. 

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Program Learning Outcomes

This program equips learners with the ability to:

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Prepare financial reports to support decision-making and strategy implementation.

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Employ relevant financial tools and reports for forecasting, enterprise decision-making, and strategy implementation.

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Apply relevant auditing, governance, and risk management models and mechanisms.

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Defend written business projects effectively in various business settings.

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Analyze diverse business data sets for effective decision-making.

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Design research to address business problems within the discipline.

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Conduct business operations while adhering to legal and ethical practices.

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Identify innovative entrepreneurial opportunities using a structured framework. 

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Assess current professional development practices for continuous growth

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation.

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    AACSB Business Education Alliance

Study Plan

Explore the study plan to understand your academic journey, course structure, and progression toward successful program completion.

COURSE CODE
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
STUDY MODE
MATH001
Remedial Mathematics
0
Online
ARAB101
Arabic Studies (Choose one)
3
Online
ARAB102
Arabic as a Foreign Language (Choose one)
3
Online
ENGL101
English I
3
Online
HLTH101
Health and Wellbeing
3
Online
ISLM101
Islamic Culture (in Arabic) (Choose one)
3
Online
ISLM102
Islamic Culture (in English) (Choose one)
3
Online
MATH101
General Mathematics
3
Online
PROG101
Introduction to Programming
3
Online
ENGL102
English II
3
Online
MGMT111
Principles of Management
3
Online
SOCL101
Psychological Principles and Lifelong Learning Skills
3
Online
STAT101
Introduction to Statistics
3
Online
SOCL104
UAE Studies
3
Online
ACCT101
Principles of Accounting
3
Online
BUSS301
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
3
Online
BUSS201
English for Business
3
Online
RESM301
Quantitative Methods
3
Online
MGMT111
Principles of Management
3
Online
ACCT201
Financial Accounting
3
Online
BUSS206
Business Communication
3
Online
RESM250
Research Methods for Business
3
Online
ECON201
Microeconomics
3
Online
QLTY201
TQM Fundamentals
3
Online
ACCT202
Managerial Accounting
3
Online
ACCT304
Intermediate Accounting
3
Online
FINC201
Principles of Financial Management
3
Online
ECON202
Macroeconomics
3
Online
INEN301
Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3
Online
ELECTIVE1
Elective 1 From Track I or II or III
3
Online
ACCT305
International Financial Reporting
3
Online
ACCT320
Cost Accounting
3
Online
ACCT401
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Taxation
3
Online
MISM301
Management Information Systems
3
Online
ELECTIVE2
Elective 2 From Track I or II or III
3
Online
ACCT350
Accounting Information System
3
Online
ACCT403
Auditing and Governance
3
Online
MGMT303
Organizational Behaviour
3
Online
BUSS490
Internship
3
Online
ELECTIVE3
Elective 3 From Track I or II or III
3
Online
ELECTIVE4
Elective 4 From Track I or II or III
3
Online
ACCT404
Accounting Analytics
3
Online
ACCT405
Forensic Accounting
3
Online
MGMT404
Business Strategies – Capstone
3
Online
HRMT101
Introduction to Human Resource Management
3
Online
HRMT202
Recruitment & Selection
3
Online
HRMT303
Training & Development
3
Online
HRMT340
Performance Management
3
Online
BIAN304
Introduction to Business Analytics
3
Online
BIAN410
Digital Transformation
3
Online
BIAN406
Big Data & Artificial Intelligence
3
Online
BIAN400
Business Intelligence & Data Visualization
3
Online
FINC306
Financial Institution Management
3
Online
QLTY407
Business Excellence
3
Online
MGMT405
Teamwork
3
Online
QLTY412
Leadership in Quality
3
Online
MGMT304
Organizational Change Management
3
Online

Pre-requisites

The program is designed for both working professionals and recent university graduates who seek to develop specialized knowledge and skills in accounting.

  • Pre-program: MATH001 Remedial Mathematics.