BA (Hons) in Accounting
About the Programme
This degree programme is designed for students who are interested in following a career in accountancy or in obtaining further professional accounting qualifications. Students are provided with information on accounting principles, cost accounting, budget creation and control, tax accounting, auditing procedures and statement analysis measurement and disclosure, managerial accounting, business law, forensic accounting, and corporate finance. Knowledge of the above will give students the necessary edge that they need to find work in this highly competitive, very rewarding field.
This programme aims to develop a wide range of skills including technical, analytical, problem solving, tax and accounting research, teamwork, research, organising, technological, communication and interpersonal skills all of which are crucial to today's accounting profession. As a graduate of this programme, you will have career flexibility as you can work either for the government or private companies locally or internationally.
Exemptions by Professional Bodies: Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Accounting are allowed exemptions for six papers by the ACCA
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Academic Information
| Programme Name | BA (Hons) in Accounting |
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| Place of Study | Majan University College, Muscat, Oman |
| Mode of Delivery | Full time and Part time |
| Registration Starts | Every September / February |
Admission Criteria
Undergraduate Programmes
A prospective student can enrol on an undergraduate programme through various entry modes such as:
- having qualified with the GFP from MUC or other universities or colleges in Oman.
- through exemption testing, where students coming to Majan University College take Undergraduate Entry Tests (UG Test).
- through a valid IELTS score of Band 5 or above; or
- through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) a process through which certificated learning at other HEIs is assessed through the College’s approved RPL procedures.
Direct Entry
Prospective students can register directly on the undergraduate programme if they have successfully completed the College’s General Foundation Programme (GFP) or passed the undergraduate entry tests (English, Maths, and IT). Those who have an IELTS (Academic) score of Band 5 are still required to take and pass the Entry Tests for Maths and IT.
Entry through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The College has well-developed procedures through which recognition of prior learning (RPL) is assessed. MUC accepts students who studied in other colleges/ universities, either in Oman or abroad, provided that these institutions are approved by the MoHERI. Modules studied at other institutions are assessed according to the level, content and credits acquired and then mapped against modules offered at MUC.
Programme Structure
Students are required to pass 8 modules totalling 120 credits in each year (level). In total students must satisfactorily complete 480 credits (32 modules) with a combination of core and specialisation modules to be eligible for the award of the BA (Honours).
Please note that: Programme structures may be subject to change and modules may be offered in any of the semesters in an academic year
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omani Culture & Civilization (Non-Arabic Speakers) / Arabic Language and Society (Arabic Speakers) | 15 |
| 2 | Integrated Language Skills in English | 15 |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Business Management | 15 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of ICT | 15 |
| 5 | English for General Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 6 | Professional Communication Skills in English | 15 |
| 7 | Business and Entrepreneurship | 15 |
| 8 | Logical and Problem-Solving Skills | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Management | 15 |
| 2 | Academic Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 3 | Principles of Economics | 15 |
| 4 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 15 |
| 5 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 15 |
| 6 | Cost Accounting | 15 |
| 7 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 15 |
| 8 | Introduction to Accounting Information Systems | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English for Employability Skills | 15 |
| 2 | Business Law & Taxation | 15 |
| 3 | Management Accounting | 15 |
| 4 | Advanced Accounting | 15 |
| 5 | Foundation to Business Strategy | 15 |
| 6 | Research Methods | 15 |
| 7 | Quantitative Techniques for Accounting & Finance | 15 |
| 8 | Financial Reporting | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advances in Accounting & Finance | 15 |
| 2 | Audit & Assurance | 15 |
| 3 | Advanced Management Accounting | 15 |
| 4 | Strategic Management | 15 |
| 5 | Corporate Governance, Risk and Ethics | 15 |
| 6 | Corporate Finance | 15 |
| 7 | Finance for Small Medium Enterprises | 15 |
| 8 | Forensic Accounting | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
