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.
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.
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:
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 |
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
Fees per semester
| 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 |