Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (BSc.AF)

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance has been developed to train highly skilled and modern Accounting and Finance specialists. The programme, which is the first of its kind in the region, is blended with the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and Uganda Institute of Bankers Professional Bankers’ Certificate curricula. This is intended to produce unique, shrewd, analytical and widely knowledgeable graduates who will have the capacity to solve large complex accounting and financial problems and demonstrate a sound understanding of the broader business environment.

Students under this programme will select one of the two specialized options:

Accounting Option
Banking & Finance Option

Students under this option will be able to complete two levels of ACCA by the time they graduate. They will purse various course units to improve their analytical and quantitative abilities and will have major focus on Accounting Information Systems.

Students under this option will be able to complete a Professional Bankers’ Certificate as per the Uganda Institute of Bankers’ curriculum. The unique Banking & Finance professionals from UTAMU will have a unique blend of insights into financial information and financial management information systems.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance can work in public, private or non-governmental organisations in various positions as accountants, financial planners and Analysts, finance Officers, banking officers, auditors, business Managers and tax analysts. Others can be investment managers, treasury officers, investment analysts and tax consultants.

Objectives of the Program

The Main objective of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance degree program is to produce a unique breed of Accounting and Finance personnel for Uganda and the region. Students graduating with a BSc in Accounting and Finance from UTAMU will have the competence and practicability to become comprehensive business advisors and play key roles in the development and implementation of business strategic plans at the Bachelor’s degree level. The specific objectives are:

To provide students with a strong foundation in broad based business education with specialized knowledge in the areas of accounting and finance.
To equip students with a range of skills and competencies needed to succeed in today’s business environment.

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Admission Requirements

Programme Name	Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Programme Duration	3 Years
Admission Criteria	Direct Entry Scheme Candidates seeking admission through the direct entry shall require the following: At least two (2) principal passes at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent of which one MUST be in Economics. Diploma Holders Scheme At least a Second Class Lower Division Diploma in Science, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics or related field. At least a principal pass and two subsidiary passes in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent at the same sitting. Mature age scheme For admission under mature age, a candidate must have sat and passed the university mature age entry examinations from a recognized Institution. To sit for university mature age, the candidate must be aged 25 years and above.
Mode	Dual Mode (Online and Local Support)
Fee Type - Per Semester	Uganda Shillings 1,150,000

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Programme Structure

Year 1 semester 1 (6 cores)
Course Code	Course name	LH	P/FH	TH	CH	CU
EC 103	Business Economics	30	-	30	45	3
EC 104	Quantitative Methods I	30	-	30	45	3
BA 104	Business Communication	30	-	30	45	3
BA 110	Fundamentals of Accounting I	30	-	30	45	3
BA 207	Business Law	45	30	-	60	4
CS 101	Computer Applications & Systems	30	30	-	45	3
Semester load						19
Year 1 semester 2 (5 cores)
Course Code	Course name	LH	P/FH	TH	CH	CU
AF 200	Fundamentals of Accounting II	30	30	30	60	4
EC 211	Quantitative Methods II	30	30	-	45	3
IT 204	Business Information Technology	30	30	30	60	4
BA 300	Taxation & Tax Management	45	-	30	60	4
BA 307	Organizational Behaviour	45	-	30	60	4
Semester load						19
Year 1 recess term
TM 100	Community Engagement I	-	300	-	75	5
Recess term load						5
Year 2 semester 1 (5 cores)
Course Code	Course name	LH	P/FH	TH	CH	CU
BA 101	Principles of Management	30	-	30	45	3
BA 204	Financial Management	45	-	30	60	4
BA 219	Intermediate Accounting I	45	-	30	45	4
BA 221	Production & Operations Management	30	-	30	45	3
EC 313	Managerial Economics	30	-	30	45	3
Semester load						17
Year 2 semester 2 (3 cores)
Course Code	Course name	LH	P/FH	TH	CH	CU
TM 201	Research Methods	30	-	30	45	3
BA 222	Employability & Enterprise Skills	30	-	30	45	3
BA 301	Strategic Management	30	-	30	45	3
Accounting Option
BA 210	Company Law	45	-	30	60	4
BA 302	Cost & Management Accounting	45	-	30	60	4
Semester load						17
Finance & Banking Option
AF 203	Intermediate Accounting II	30	30	30	60	4
BA 223	Banking, Money & Finance	45	-	30	45	3
Semester load						16
Year 2 recess term
TM 200	Community Engagement II	-	300	-	75	5
Recess term load						5
Year 3 Semester 1 (2 cores)
Course Code	Course name	LH	P/FH	TH	CH	CU
BA 310	Ethics & Corporate Governance	30	-	30	45	3
AF 205	Audit Theory & Practice	30	30	30	60	4
Accounting Option
AF 206	Income Tax & Tax Accounting	30	-	30	45	3
AF 300	Advanced Management Accounting	45	15	30	60	4
BA 322	Advanced Financial Accounting	45	15	30	60	4
Semester load						18
Finance & Banking Option
BA 203	Marketing Management	30	-	30	45	3
AF 207	Banking Law	30	-	30	45	3
AF 301	Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management	45	15	30	60	4
Semester load						17
Year 3 Semester 2
Course Code	Course name	LH	P/FH	TH	CH	CU
AF 208	Risk Management & Assurance	15	30	30	45	3
TM 301	Project	-	120	-	60	4
Accounting Option
BA 212	Computerized Accounting	45	-	30	60	4
BA 323	Advanced Financial Management	30	-	30	60	4
AF 303	Public Sector Accounting	30	-	30	45	3
Semester load						18
Finance & Banking Option
AF 209	Management of Financial Services	45	15	30	60	4
AF 210	Credit Management	30	-	30	45	3
AF 304	International Business Finance	30	-	30	45	3
Semester load						17
Year 3 recess term
TM 300	Community Engagement III	-	300	-	75	5
Recess term load						5

The minimum graduation load for BSc. Accounting and Finance (Accounting Option) = 123
The minimum graduation load for BSc. Accounting and Finance (Finance and Banking option) = 120

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Fees per semester	Functional Fees	Application Fees
1,200,000 UGX	250,000 UGX	50,000 UGX

International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.

Category of Programme	Fees per academic session (USD)	Application / Admission Fee
Bachelor’s Degree	$700	$30
Undergraduate Diploma	$500	$30
Undergraduate Certificate	$250	$30

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