Gain a sound understanding of finance and accounting as you prepare for a career in the financial world. The course design enables students to gain specific exemptions from professional accountancy bodies.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Accounting is the collection and recording of information about all financial transactions of an entity, and reporting and interpreting the results of those transactions. Finance is the process by which the financial operations of an entity are managed, including decisions about obtaining capital and whether to buy additional assets. On this programme, you explore both areas and the links between them to prepare you for a related career. As well as developing technical accounting and finance skills, you also enhance vital numerical, decision making and communication skills which enable you to understand and explain financial information. You learn using case studies that enable you to apply your learning to real-world situations.
In the first year, you learn the main principles of accounting and finance and we familiarise you with the busi-ness environment that companies work in through the use of business games, including those developed by CIMA, ACCA and BICA. We also provide you with opportunities to develop vital IT and numerical skills.
The second year deepens your understanding of the role and scope of accounting and financial management, while allowing you to study other related areas. You have the opportunity to specialize in areas including law and operations to reflect your career aims and objectives, as well as maximize your professional accountancy body exemptions. In the final year you continue to broaden your accounting and finance knowledge but also develop the skills needed to interpret and communicate financial information.
During semester breaks you are encouraged to get vacation work. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into the workings of a business and employers really value this experience. You may even find it leads to the offer of a permanent job after you graduate.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have:
BGCSE/IGCSE - A minimum of 34 Points or 14 points in any of the following subject combinations: Maths/English, Maths/Commerce, Accounting/English, Accounting/Commerce.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
3 years 6 months
CAMPUS MODE OF STUDY
Gaborone Full Time & Part Time
ACADEMIC YEAR
The academic year of the degree programme starts June and September.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A student completing the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance can expect to work in accounting and audit firms, banks, and at the managerial level of any business enterprise. The student can go into any finance or accounting role such as accountant, finance manager or management accountant.
Graduates gain immediate recognition and exemptions from the leading Professional Bodies including CIMA, ACCA and BICA (ICAEW). The immediate exemptions are as follows: CIMA = 6 exemptions; ACCA = 8 exemptions; BICA = 5 exemptions.
