Accounting

In the first two years, students will focus on completing the university’s General Education Program (42 US credits / 84 ECTS ), which introduces five thematic areas: communication, data and quantitative literature, scientific inquiry, arts and humanities, and social sciences. In the third and fourth years, students will focus on topics relevant to their major. 

Program length: 4 years / 8 semesters.

Credits needed to earn the degree: 120 US credists / 240 ECTS 

GPA needed to earn the degree: 2.0 or higher

Degree level: MQF Level 6

Knowledge

The overall knowledge objective of this program is the acquisition of theory, principles, and procedures of the discipline and professional practice of accountancy, paired with familiarity with the many functional areas of a business and the interrelationships among the functional areas within a business. 

Undergraduate accounting majors will be able to apply and explain  the application of accounting standards and regulation, and where appropriate international accounting standards.

Research Skills

Undergraduate accounting majors  will be familiar with various authoritative pronouncements in financial and tax accounting, be able to locate and conduct research using online databases, and be able to resolve accounting issues though their understanding, knowledge, and application of research methods and databases. 

Ethical Awareness

Undergraduate accounting majors will be able to recognize ethical issues and, where appropriate, resolve those issues. 

Teamwork

Undergraduate accounting majors will effectively contribute to the performance of a multicultural, diverse team.  

Critical Thinking

Undergraduate accounting majors will be able to apply accounting knowledge in new and unfamiliar circumstances through a conceptual understanding of accounting policies and theory in order to make informed decisions.

Global Perspective

Undergraduate accounting majors will be able to understand global business issues in general and demonstrate an understanding of international accounting standards in particular. 

Teaching & Assessment

In general, the Accounting modules are taught with a mixture of theory and applied practice. Lectures, case studies, and class discussions are the primary pedagogical model. However, pedagogical approaches may vary from module to module. Assessment methods and policies vary according to each module. In general, business core modules are assessed by written examinations and homework assignments. Business major modules are assessed by written examinations, homework assignments and case studies or projects.  

Career Opportunities

• Branch Manager at a commercial bank.
• Financial Planner at a risk management company.
• Forensic Auditor for court-based legal proceedings.