Bachelor in Accounting, Finance & Banking

The Bachelor of Accounting, Finance, and Banking program provides a strong foundation in financial principles, accounting, and banking. It combines core accounting knowledge with financial management and banking expertise to understand global and local financial markets. The curriculum emphasizes professional skills such as financial reporting, auditing, investment strategies, risk management, and corporate governance. Students engage with real-world case studies and practical experiences, bridging classroom learning with industry applications. Focused on trends like fintech and digital banking, the program prepares adaptable graduates for careers in accounting, finance, and banking or certifications like CPA and CFA, fostering ethical, innovative finance professionals

At the end of this program, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply accounting standards and principles to prepare accurate financial statements.
2. Conduct financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
3. Manage banking operations and assess financial risks effectively.
4. Demonstrate ethical decision-making and integrity in financial practices.
5. Adapt to technological advancements and innovative trends in the financial industry.

Direct Entry

1. UCE with at least six credits which is English and Mathematics.
2. UACE with at least two Principal Passes obtained at the same sitting, which must include one of the following subjects: Economics, Mathematics, or Entrepreneurship or its equivalence from UNEB or a legitimate national authority.
3. Foreign students without UACE or its equivalent qualifications, who have successfully completed secondary school education and are admissible to university degree or diploma programmes in their respective home countries. Such students shall have passed at least five subjects with a minimum overall grade of C (Plain). In addition, foreign students whose studies were not conducted in English shall show proof of proficiency in the English Language.

Diploma Entry

Candidates seeking admission through the Diploma holder’s Scheme must:

1. Have passed Mathematics and English with at least a credit in the Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent
2. Have done a combination involving Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Geography, Agriculture, Mathematics at UACE and passed at least one of the subjects at Principle level
3. Have obtained a diploma or its equivalent qualification (at credit/distinction level) in the relevant field from a recognised higher institution of learning.

Mature Entry

Advanced or Higher Diploma Entry

Holders of Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification qualify for admission to the relevant Bachelors degree programme. The Advanced or Higher Diploma must be passed at Credit level or higher to be admitted to the final year the relevant Bachelor’s degree programme.

Direct Entry (UACE results)

Three Years

Diploma Holder in Accounting, Finance, and Banking

Two Years

Tuition Structure

Online $250 (Ugx 925,000) per Term

On campus $375 (Ugx 1,387,500) per Semester