BSc. ACCOUNTING

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Philosophy

The general philosophy is training of students in accounting to develop their minds, impart both theoretical and practical knowledge, develop self-confidence and help them to be innovative and be self-reliant in the Accounting Discipline and in line with professional ethics to enable them practice both in Nigeria and beyond

Objective of the Programme

The major objectives of a Bachelor’s degree programme in Accounting are to:

a) To produce high level accounting personnel that can contribute to the development of accounting practice through research and publications.

b) Provide basic knowledge and skills needed for the understanding and analysis of problems relating to accounting in the management of industrial, commercial, public and other human organisations;

c) Equip students with knowledge and skills of decision making; especially the analytical skills needed for recognising, defining and solving problems;

d) Develop in students, leadership and interpersonal relations skills in accounting/management.

e) Provide training aimed at improving and upgrading the existing and potential manpower needed for national development.

f) Inculcate critical thinking skills and ability to independently make sound accounting decision in work place situation.

Undergraduate

4 years

FirstDegree

Faculty

Management

Department

Accounting and Finance

MPhil/PhD/MSc/PGD Accounting and Finance

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1. Department of Accounting and Finance
  1. Programmes:
    1. MPhil/Ph.D. Accounting
    2. Masters in Accounting and Finance
    3. Masters in Forensic Accounting and Investigation (MFAI)
    4. Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Investigation (PGDFAI)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND INVESTIGATION (MFAI):

The programme is intended for applicants with minimum of Second Class Lower Division B.Sc. in forensic accounting, fraud examination, accounting or in other programmes with substantial accounting contents such as Business Administration, Banking and Finance, and Actuarial Science. Please note that:

1. 1. 1. Preference will be given to candidates with a First Class or a Second Class Upper Division in the undergraduate degree programmes stated above.
    2. OR equivalent qualifications such as Postgraduate Diplomas acceptable to the University of Jos with weighted average of not less than 60%.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND INVESTIGATION (PGDFAI)

This programme, Post-Graduate Diploma (PGDFAI.) in Forensic Accounting and Investigation, has been designed for candidates from other sciences, who have flare for forensic accounting and fraud investigation, such law, criminology, psychology, sociology, insurance, marketing, and economics who want to enter into forensic accounting profession but due to their background will not meet admission requirement into the Masters. Programme. The programme provides a solid foundation in forensic sciences for future forensics studies.

This programme is intended for applicants with 3rd class degree in forensic accounting, accounting, business administration and banking and finance or applicants with at least 2nd class lower division in law, criminology, psychology, sociology, insurance, marketing, and economics. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. The Master's programme in Forensic Accounting is divided into three semesters to run for 18 calendar months and not exceeding four years maximum. Students shall conclude their studies with a Master’s thesis. The Postgraduate Diploma will run for duration of one year and not exceeding three years maximum. Students will also undertake project in forensic accounting, accounting and business studies.

Business

Postgraduate

PhD

Faculty

Management

Department

Accounting and Finance