Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting
October 15, 2024 2025-10-14 15:07Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Accounting as We Know It Is Being Disrupted by Fintech
The rapidly evolving landscape of business, finance, and accounting presents diverse opportunities across bookkeeping, auditing, payroll processing, taxation, risk management, consultancy, and beyond.
Our Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program is designed to equip students with the advanced skills and competencies needed to excel in today’s dynamic business and fintech-driven environment. Students gain not only strong technical expertise in accounting but also transferable skills in branding, customer relations, events management, and related fields—broadening their scope of professional opportunities.
The program provides both the intellectual foundation and practical training essential for success in business and accounting careers. Graduates emerge with the professional acumen, analytical ability, and adaptability required to thrive in the modern business environment.
BBA Accounting at ACity
The program aims to provide accounting graduates with skills and knowledge to take on professional positions in accounting and auditing upon graduation and advance to leadership positions or pursue research or graduate studies in the field.
The course provides students with the chance to turn their passion for numbers into a sound career opportunity in industry or government by integrating theory and practice within the context of a fast-changing industry, significantly influenced by new technology.
Top Careers in Accounting
Graduates of this program will be able to select, create, apply, integrate, and administer computing technologies to meet the needs of users within societal and organizational contexts. Some career options include:
- Accounting Manager
- Financial Accountant
- Financial Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Tax Manager
Entry Requirements
Minimum C6 in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated/General Science) and 3 elective subjects. (Physics, Elective Mathematics + Chemistry OR any other elective relevant to the chosen Program)
Minimum D or a pass in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated/General Science) and 3 elective subjects. (Physics, Elective Mathematics + Chemistry OR any other elective relevant to the chosen Program)
Minimum of 5 credit passes in the IGCSE/O-Levels (Mathematics and English mandatory) and 3 passes in the A-Levels. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory).
Minimum of 5 credit passes in the IGCSE/O-Levels (Mathematics and English mandatory) and a minimum score of 4 points in 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory)
Minimum of 50% overall average pass. (subject to approval NAB) Mathematics, English and Physics mandatory
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Mathematics, English and Physics mandatory)
Electives
Options for Elective I
- Banking Operations and Management
- Cross-cultural Communications
- Development Finance
Options for Elective I
- Managing Family Business
- Marketing of Financial Services
- Sustainable Banking and Finance
Course Outline
- Communication Skills
- French Language
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Technology and Society
- Essential Mathematics for Business (With MATLAB)
- Communication and Culture
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar II
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- Text and Meaning
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to Advertising
- Introduction to Public Relations
- Visual Communication
- Database Management Systems
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) I
- Global Environment of Business Decisions
- Intellectual Property Law
- Leadership Seminar I
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Methods in Business (With MATLAB)
- African Studies
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Data Analysis for Decision Making
- Financial Accounting II
- Software Applications in Finance
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) II
- Business Finance
- Entrepreneurial Strategy and Business Models
- Financial Reporting I
- Leadership Seminar II
- Management Accounting
- Management and Organisational Behaviour
- Monetary and Financial System
- Auditing and Assurance
- Business Research Methods Company Law
- Financial Reporting II
- Industry Internship
- Project Management with Risk Analysis for Business
- Public Sector Accounting
- Contemporary Issues and Practice in Business
- Elective I
- Corporate Reporting and Analysis
- Principles and Practice of Taxation
- Project Work I
- The Business Professional
- Corporate Finance
- Elective II
- Financial Risk Management Forensic Accounting
- Project Work II
- Sustainable Strategic Management
Why ACity
- Home to students from over 23 countries across africa
- Houses a digital makerspace and a technology & Entrepreneurial center for creative freedom & innovation
- Experienced Faculty with industry experience. Student-to-faculty ratio 5:1
- 70% practical lessons
- Every ACitizen has the opportunity to do a work placement every vacation
