The programme is designed to fulfil the country’s need for professionals in accounting. It equips learners with a wide array of knowledge, encompassing various facets of accounting, such as financial and management accounting, auditing and finance. The programme also incorporates ICT driven courses as well as the relevant courses in business management. In designing the programme, due consideration is given to the impending impact of AFTA on the accounting profession.
Learners are required to complete 132 credit hours of prescribed work in order to graduate. Of these 48 credit hours are basic business courses and 45 credit hours are accounting core courses. Learners are also required to undergo 6 credit hours of practical training in accounting or accounting related organisations as well as completing 6 credit hours of research project work.