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BA (Hons) Professional Accounting

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This detailed BA (Hons) Professional Accounting degree, awarded by Coventry University focuses on giving you the foundational knowledge needed for a successful career within accounting.

For a variety of industries, we will provide you with theoretical insights and the practical knowledge needed to effectively deliver financial services. This course covers a comprehensive range of themes including taxation, financial reporting, budget management and business operations.

The ability to produce quality financial data is integral to strategic decision-making and could ultimately be the reason a business thrives or dissolves. Consequently, studying accountancy and finance can lead to an exciting career in a variety of organisations from public sector to private sector as well as charities. 

Upon completion of this degree, you will receive a qualification awarded by Coventry University.

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Department

Business
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Campus

Colombo / KIC /
NIBM Programmes

Level

Degree
NIBM

Method

Full Time
NIBM

Duration

3 Years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For entry into Year 1: Advanced Diploma in Financial Management and Accounting

For after A/L Students – Full time path

  • Those who have sat for GCE Advanced Level and qualified with minimum Three (03) simple passes are eligible for the first year of the degree program

AND

  • Those who have sat for GCE Advanced Level and absence of Three (03) simple passes should need to follow Certification in Business Management (CBM) during the First year of the degree program

OR

  • Those who have completed their GCE Ordinary level will have to follow Foundation Course in Business Management and after successful completion are eligible for the first year of the degree program

For professionals – Part time path

  • Those who have qualified in GCE Advanced Level with Three (03) Years of work experience

OR

  • Those who have qualified in GCE Ordinary Level with Five Year (05) work experience

OR

  • Those who have successfully completed Advanced Certificate in Financial & Management Accounting (ACFMA)

OR

  • Part qualification of professional qualifications such as AAT, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA with the approval of the course director also eligible for the first year of degree program on Part Time basis

For entry into Year 2: BA (Hons) Professional Accounting

  • Those who have successfully qualified in Advanced Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting are eligible for the second year

For entry into Year 3: BA (Hons) Professional Accounting

  • Those who have successfully qualified in Higher National Diploma in Professional Accounting are eligible for the final year

Commencement

  • Colombo – 26th February 2024
  • Peradeniya (KIC) – Pending

Course structure and modules

Year 01 : Advanced Diploma in Financial Management and Accounting

  • Simple Financial Statement
  • Major Financial Statements
  • Management Process and Practices
  • Cost Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Business Statistics
  • Financial Reporting
  • Corporate Taxation and Auditing
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Accounting Information System
  • Independent Project

Year 02 : BA (Hons) Professional Accounting (awarded by Coventry University)

  • Management Information
  • Financial Reporting
  • Law for Accounting
  • Business Finance

Year 03 : BA (Hons) Professional Accounting (awarded by Coventry University)

  • Assurance
  • Advanced Taxation
  • Business Strategy Analysis
  • Financial Management

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information

Programme Fees

Full Time Path

  • Year 1 – Advanced Diploma in Business Management (with additional accounting modules)
    Course Fee: LKR 300,000  + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000
  • Year 2 – Higher National Diploma in Professional Accounting
    Course Fee: LKR 600,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000
  • Year 3 – BA (Hons) Professional Accounting (Part Time)
    Course Fee: LKR 850,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 8,000


Part Time Path

  • Year 1 – Advanced Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting
    Course Fee: LKR 250,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000
  • Year 2 – Higher National Diploma in Professional Accounting
    Course Fee: LKR 600,000  + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000
  • Year 3 – BA (Hons) Professional Accounting
    Course Fee: LKR 850,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 8,000

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