APIIT launches BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Finance
Key features
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance award is a qualification in its own right. Graduates from the award will be equipped for careers in the accounting and auditing professions. The Accounting and Finance degree provides excellent employment opportunities in a wide range of business related and management roles, in areas such as financial services, banking, taxation and insurance.
What is it about?
Students will develop practical accounting skills and learn to produce financial accounts and interpret financial statements. They will also develop skills necessary for management and financial decision-making in a modern business context.
What you do
A range of topics designed to provide appropriate skills in the basics of Accounting and Finance including Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Economics, Law, and Business Skills.
Your studies will include Advanced Financial Accounting, Management Accounting Techniques, Applied Accounting Software ( Sage software), Taxation, and Managing People and Performance. You will develop advanced skills in areas of study including Financial Reporting and Audit, Strategic Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Accounting Theory and Practice. Students also develop their Research and Data Analysis skills in preparation for an independent research project.
This is regarded by employers and will give you a significant, competitive advantage in securing the job of your choice upon graduation.
We have close contact with many high profile companies and we provide support to help you obtain a work placement that is right for you.
Career Opportunities
When you graduate you will be equipped for a career in the accounting and auditing professions, in the private and public sector.
Additionally this degree provides excellent employment opportunities in a wide range of business-related and management roles, in areas such as financial services, banking, taxation, insurance and the public sector.
For more information visit APIIT city campus at No. 388 APIIT City Campus, 388, Union Place, Colombo 2 or call 0117675105- 8. Register now for the Sept/Oct intake.