BS (HONORS) APPLIED ACCOUNTING PROGRAM-University of Central Punjab, Lahore

Course Name: BS (HONORS) APPLIED ACCOUNTING PROGRAM

Course Overview: BS (Honors) Applied Accounting is a four-year program, which covers intensive Accounting and Finance Syllabi. The 38 courses, allocated a total of 130 credit hours, including a Thesis and Compulsory Internship Program are a mixture of Core Accounting and Soft Skill areas designed to improve technical and interpersonal skills of the students. Syllabus coverage of the courses allows the students to achieve a degree as well as simultaneously attempt ACCA (UK) papers, within the four years. At the end of this time period, a candidate becomes a graduate and a professional qualification holder, if he/she so desires. Exemption Officer of ACCA has granted exemption of seven papers to the graduates of UCP, BS (Honors.) Applied Accounting Program. This is the first degree in Pakistan provided by the University of Central Punjab that has been awarded with exemption of seven papers.

No. of Semesters: 8

Requirements: I.Com, F.A/F.Sc., A-Levels, Equivalent Qualification. Minimum second division is compulsory to apply for the degree

Course duration: 4 years

How to apply:

• Obtain information from the Admissions Office or website.
• Get a prospectus from the Admissions Office.
• All applications must be filled out and deposited at the Admissions Office within the deadlines for each semester (check the dates and deadlines for each session from the Admissions Office or website).
• All applications must have attested copies of relevant documents attached, especially degrees and/or certificates of higher education completed before applying to any program at UCP.
• Obtain a date for the written test and interview and receive a test admittance slip. Tests will be conducted online within the specified UCP campus.
• Final lists of successful candidates will be displayed on a specified date and intimations will be sent to the student’s mailing address.
• After receipt of the admission letter, deposit the admission fee and fee for the first semester.
• A roll number will be issued to each student and a Student ID card will be made.
• Students are required to come to the Orientation Seminar on the given date.
• Classes will commence as per schedule.

Curriculum:

Semester 1

Course Title

Functional English

Introduction to Sociology

Human Resource

Management

Principles of Management

Financial Accounting

Semester 2

Course Title

Fundamentals of Information Systems

Communication Skills

Cost & Management Accounting

Business Law

Corporate Law

Semester 3

Course Title

Quantitative Methods

Business Communication

Performance Management

Taxation

Principles of Economics

Semester 4

Course Title

Principles of Marketing

E-Commerce

Financial Reporting

Audit & Assurance

Islamic Studies/ Ethics (for Non-Muslims)

Semester 5

Course Title

Presentation Techniques

Pakistan Studies

Investment Appraisal

Financial Management

Introduction to Psychology

Business Ethics

Semester 6

Course Title

Islamic Banking & Finance

Foreign Language

Financial Analysis

Corporate Reporting

Business Analysis

Strategic Planning

Semester 7

(Any two of the folowing 4 options)

Course Title

A (I) Financial Strategy

A (II) Advanced Financial Management

B (I) Performance Strategy

B (II) Advanced Performance Management

C (I) Tax Planning

C (II) Advanced Taxation

D (I) Audit Reporting

D (II) Advanced Audit & Assurance

Semester 8

Course Title

Internship

Research Thesis