Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting with Computing)
About this programme
This course is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, and General Business Management with special emphasis on Information Technology. The Programme seeks to expose students to both theoretical and practical principles which are generally useful in an accounting environment. The course structure is designed to ensure that students become familiar with Information Technology and are able to apply such knowledge to Accounting, Auditing Taxation and General Business Management. This program is also intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build an accounting career through expanded experience and/or further education.
Entry requirements
General Entry Requirements for SSSCE/WASSSCE Applicants To be admitted to any Degree programme, Senior High School graduates must possess at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Agricultural Science/Biology in addition to the specified requirements for various programmes. General Entry Requirements for all Other Applicants IGCSE/IB – To be admitted to any Degree programme, IGCSE/IB graduates must possess at least Grades A*/A – C in English, Mathematics and Biology at the Standard (SL)/’O’ Level in addition to three Higher Level (HL-A to C)/’A’ Level (A to D)/IB 2 (A–C) grades in the specified requirements for various programmes. Prospective applicants who are waiting for the declaration of their baccalaureate results may apply before the deadline otherwise they cannot be considered for admission. They need not wait for the declaration of their results before applying. Mature Applicants Must be at least 25 years old and above at the time of submitting the application Must have at least two years of relevant work experience Must pass a written examination and an interview conducted by the university for Mature Applicants.
Career prospects
Accountants, Clerks, Data analysts, and Audit officers in both private and public banking and financial institutions.