Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance

Career Prospects

The proposed BSc. in Accounting and Finance gives a good foundation for chartered certified accountants and   auditors and certified bankers as it is blended with two levels of ACCA and the professional bankers’ certificate of Uganda Institute of Bankers. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance can work in public, private or non-governmental organizations 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.

Programme Objectives

The Main objective of the BSc. 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:

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

Students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance degree program through three avenues: Direct Entry, Mature Entry and Diploma Entry.

Direct Entry Scheme

Candidates seeking admission through the direct entry shall require the following:

1. 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 either Economics OR Mathematics.
2. At least 5 passes in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.

Diploma Holders Scheme

1. At least a Second-Class Lower Division Diploma in Science, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics or related field from a recognized institution.
2. At least a principal pass and two subsidiary passes in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent at the same sitting.
3. At least 5 passes in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.

Mature Age Scheme

Mature age certificate from a recognized institution.

Program Duration

The program will extend over a period of three academic years. An academic year shall consist of two semesters and one recess term. A semester shall consist of 15 weeks of lectures. A recess term shall consist of 10 weeks.

Program Options

1. Minimum Graduation Load (Accounting Option) = 123
2. Minimum Graduation Load (Finance and Banking option) = 120

Fees per semester

Local Students (East African Community)

International Students

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.

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