BSBA Accounting

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with the pathway to Accounting combines the core principles of business administration with a specialized focus on accounting.

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business operations, financial management, and accounting practices.

The program focuses on developing students' skills in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and accounting information systems.

Students develop skills in financial planning, budgeting, and decision-making, enabling them to contribute to the financial success of organizations.

The program fosters critical thinking and analytical skills to enable students to identify and solve complex business and accounting problems.

Admission Criteria

A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
Students presenting a valid score of 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Pure Mathematics (MATH 21) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)

Program Structure

Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years

Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester

Internship: Placement on a 3-month internship

Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.

Courses	Credits
Core Courses	27
Communication skills	09
Humanities	12
Social Sciences	18
Math/Computer skills	09
Natural Science	03
Non-Business Electives	09
General Business requirements	33
Total	120

Core Courses (27 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ACT 140	Fundamentals of Financial Accounting	3
ACT 145	Managerial Accounting	3
ACT 340A	Financial Accounting and Reporting I	3
ACT 340B	Financial Accounting and Reporting II	3
ACT 341	Financial Accounting and Reporting III	3
ACT 344	Computer Applications in Accounting	3
ACT 345	Cost Accounting	3
FIN 204	Financial Management	3
BUS 250	Business Statistics	3

Career Opportunities

Graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Accounting have diverse career opportunities in various industries and sectors.

Some common career paths include:

Accountant
Financial Analyst
Auditor
Tax Specialist
Cost Accountant
Financial Manager

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Info

Duration: 4 years full-time

Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II.

Fee: 11,508 OMR

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Rene Paquibut for more information.