BS ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
- 4 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Fall & Spring
Overview
This combined field provides a complete understanding of financial management. You will learn not only how to prepare and analyze financial statements (the accounting side) but also how to use that data to forecast, value assets, and build strategic wealth (the finance side). We prepare students to be financially fluent leaders who can ensure an organization’s stability and drive its growth.
Scope Of This Degree
This degree is a gateway to high-demand careers and professional certifications like the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).
Public Accountant (in an audit or tax role)
Corporate Financial Analyst
Management Consultant
Investment Banker
Portfolio Manager
Budget Analyst
Forensic Accountant
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of our program, you will be able to:
Prepare & Interpret Financial Statements: Accurately construct and analyze the full set of financial statements in accordance with professional standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP).
Make Data-Driven Decisions: Apply principles of managerial accounting and corporate finance to evaluate projects, set budgets, and guide business strategy.
Analyze Investments: Assess the value and risk of financial assets (stocks, bonds, etc.) and construct diversified investment portfolios.
Manage Financial Risk: Identify and quantify various financial risks (e.g., market, credit, liquidity) and develop strategies to manage them.
Communicate Effectively: Translate complex financial data and analysis into clear, concise, and actionable insights for managers, clients, and stakeholders.
Uphold Ethical Standards: Apply the rigorous professional and ethical standards required in the handling of financial information and client advisement.
Program Structure
| Course Code | Title of Course | Credits |
| ENGL101 | English I (Functional English) | 3 |
| ENGL102 | English II (Communication Skills) | 3 |
| ENGL103 | English III (Technical Writing and Presentation Skills) | 3 |
| CSC101 | Introduction to Computers and Computing | 3 |
| MATH171 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| PKST101 | Pakistan Studies – General Profile | 2 |
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ISLM101
ETHC101 |
Fundamentals of Islamic Studies (for Muslim Students) or Principles of Ethics (for Non-Muslim Students) |
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Foundation Courses Total: 15-Credits
(Subject to the university offering, the student shall opt. five courses from the list below)
| Course Code | Title of Course | Credits |
| BUSS101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ECON271 | Salient Features of Pakistan’s Economy | 3 |
| BUSS111 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSS131 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT111 | Financial Accounting-I | 3 |
| ECON111 | Principles of Micro Economics | 3 |
| ECON221 | Principles of Macro Economics | 3 |
Major Courses (Core) Total: 30-Credits
(Subject to the university offering, the student shall opt. Ten courses from the list below)
| Course Code | Title of Course | Credits |
| BUSS141 | Principles of Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUSS172 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BUSS121 | Principles of Business Finance | 3 |
| BUSS221 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUSS231 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUSS311 | Management Information System | 3 |
| BUSS272 | Business/Corporate Law | 3 |
| STAT271 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUSS311 | Management Information System | 3 |
| BUSS381 | Research Methods in Business | 3 |
| BUSS344 | Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| BUSS371 | Production/Operation Management | 3 |
Major Courses (Elective) Total: 06-Credits
(Subject to the university offering, the student shall opt. Two courses from the list below)
| Course Code | Title of Course | Credits |
| BUSS312 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUSS331 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| BUSS315 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSS421 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| BUSS372 | Information Technology in Business | 3 |