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 and above in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempt from the first part of the placement test and are required to take the other part of the English language program (writing test).
- 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