BM (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

Approved by Ministry of Higher Education – OFFERED BY NSBM

Duration - 4 Years (Full time)

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OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME

At NSBM we prepare for the future and for changes taking place in the global context. The NSBM B Sc in Accounting & Finance Degree programme is aimed at preparing students to enter the business world by developing a wide array of business skills. This programme provides a broad exposure to all crucial elements that make an organisation function well, specialising in the disciplines of Accounting & Finance. Our aim is to groom all our students with leadership proficiency, business proficiency and human relational skills to produce employable graduates with a sense of responsibility towards the nation.

KEY FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME

  • Integrates industry-relevant content, including training in modern accounting software and tools.
  • Focuses on developing well-rounded graduates with attributes like ethical professionalism, leadership, and adaptability.
  • Employs diverse learning methods such as classroom teaching, e-learning, enquiry-based learning, and a final year dissertation.
  • Offers robust academic and career support, including industry placements, professional body engagement, and student development units.

OBJECTIVES

  • To equip with students a sound academic and professional background in the related fields enabling them to be Professional Accountants and Financial Managers both public sector and private sector organizations in Sri Lanka and elsewhere in the world.
  • To prepare undergraduates to demonstrate conceptual knowledge in different disciplines that supports and facilitates lifelong learning.
  • To develop capabilities to translate acquired knowledge into business practices of different industries.
  • To develop the ability to understand and analyze business problems.
  • To develop a strong sense of responsibility and commitment towards the development of the nation.

Curriculum from 2016 to 2023

Year 1

  • Management Process
  • Business Communication
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Economics for Managers
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Management Accounting
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Business Environment
  • Project Management
  • Business Mathematics and Statistics I

Year 2

  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Marketing Management
  • Financial Accounting II
  • Macro-Economics
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Quality Management
  • Business Mathematics and Statistics II

Year 3

  • Strategic Management I
  • Management Information Systems I
  • Taxation I
  • Corporate Finance I
  • Investment and Portfolio Management I
  • Business & Industrial Law V
  • Computer Based Accounting I
  • Financial Reporting and Disclosure I
  • International Financial Management I
  • Industrial Training

Year 4

  • Research Methodology I
  • Advanced Management Accounting I
  • Auditing and Professional Practice V
  • Business Valuation I
  • Advanced Accounting Theory V
  • Financial Statement Analysis I
  • Strategic Management Accounting V
  • Dissertation

Curriculum from 2023 to date

Year 1

  • Principles of Management
  • Business and Academic Writing
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Financial Accounting
  • Micro Economics
  • Management Accounting
  • Computer Application
  • Financial Acc II
  • Financial management
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Academic Writing

Year 2

  • Human Resources Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Statistics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Operations Management
  • Professional Development
  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Data analysis and visualization for Accounting and Finance.
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Business Law

Year 3

  • Strategic Management
  • Bank Operations and Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment and Portfolio Management
  • Financial Modeling and Forecasting
  • Industrial Training
  • Taxation
  • Financial Reporting and Disclosure
  • International Financial Management
  • Corporate Governance, Ethics and Professional Practices

Year 4

  • Research Methodology
  • Wealth Planning and Management
  • Auditing
  • Business Valuation
  • Advanced Accounting Theory
  • Dissertation
  • Entrepreneurial finance
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Strategic Management Accounting

OUTCOMES OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

  • A well-groomed graduate with the required industry standard of knowledge and competencies.
  • An employable graduate with a strong understanding of organizational realities.
  • A contributing member of the society to enhance productivity.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Six passes (with 3 credit passes) in GCE Ordinary Level and Three Passes in GCE Advance Level in a single sitting, in the respective streams stipulated or approved by UGC, at one of the following examinations or an equivalent foreign qualification. Equivalent foreign qualification is defined as the minimum requirement for admission to a similar programme in a UGC recognized university in that country.
  • G.C.E. Advanced Level examination conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
  • G.C.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK (London A/L)
  • International Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK
  • G.S.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Cambridge International Examinations, UK

* Candidates with impressive results at a foreign examination held outside Sri Lanka, deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to universities in Sri Lanka.

COURSE FEE
  • Year 1 - 700,000 LKR
  • Year 2 - 700,000 LKR
  • Year 3 - 700,000 LKR
  • Year 4 - 700,000 LKR
  • Registration Fee - 10,000 LKR
  • Library Fee - 5,000 LKR
Four Years (Full Time)
2,800,000 LKR
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COURSE FEE

The fee for each semester is 400,000 LKR

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Professional Accountant – working in audit firms, corporate finance departments, or as independent consultants.
  • Financial Manager – managing financial operations in public or private sector organizations.
  • Tax Consultant – advising individuals and businesses on tax planning and compliance.
  • Investment Analyst – analyzing financial data to guide investment decisions in banks or investment firms.
  • Internal Auditor – evaluating and improving internal controls and risk management in organizations.
  • Budget Analyst – preparing and monitoring budgets for government departments or large corporations.