Accounting and Finance programs
Department of Accounting and Finance has two programs: one undergraduate (BA Degree in Accounting & Finance) and one Post graduate (MSc Degree in Accounting & Finance) programs under both regular and continuing and distance educations.
- Objectives of the Program
- General Objectives of the program
The program of Accounting and Finance plans to meet the University’s mission of instilling into present and future-leaders knowledge of current and future accounting, auditing and finance practices and relevant skills through student–centered high quality, viable programs which are fully recognized internationally and by both the private and public institutions in Ethiopia. Hence, the Department seeks to sustain its growth and relevance through:
- A highly educated and motivated faculty Viable programs which have local relevance and fully recognized internationally.
- An International reporting and auditing standards based curriculum that meets the needs of the nation and international business.
- Relevant curriculum leading to an exceptional learning environment with full access to new technologies and computer-mediated learning
- An abundant level of intellectual capital created through scholarly activities
- Research that meets the needs of the local and international business and academic communities;
- A fully integrated international perspective
- A full understanding of employer needs obtained through constant monitoring of the business environment through linkage program
Specific Objectives of the program
The program of Accounting and Finance has the following specific objectives:
- To produce graduates in its regular and extension degree programs to satisfy a portion of the demand for accounting and finance graduates.
- To enhance the relevance and timeliness of instruction, as well as the technical competency of the staff, by conducting applied research and developing innovative educational materials and techniques.
- To provide students with sufficient academic, technical, logical, analytical, and professional base from which to pursue a career in accounting and finance and to advance to further study and a potential academic career in accounting and finance
- To be a major provider of consultancy services to the public
- To establish linkage programs with different stakeholders from which the program will be able to tap resources and share experiences
