The Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc) degree is a four-year program which provides graduates with the knowledge skills and competencies to succeed in the dynamic field of business and accountancy. Program courses focus on developing a strong foundation in technical accounting and business competencies, as well as on developing the soft skills necessary to succeed in the field of accounting. Students will combine accounting fundamentals and the application of accounting technologies in the recording, management and reporting of financial information, and so will be positioned to actively contribute to the economic growth, social development and environmental management requirements of Qatar National Vision 2030. The approach to teaching in the program is experiential and integrative including hands-on and cross disciplinary, technology enabled projects. The program also includes an on-the-job work placement, allowing students to gain in-field work experience, with a specific focus on accountancy. In the final year, students will demonstrate the breadth and depth of their skills and knowledge in an Applied Accounting capstone project.
Program Duration:
Four years
Accreditation:
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc) program is a member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (CFA UAP). The UDST B.B.A. AAcc program curriculum is closely tied to the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK) and prepares students with knowledge required to sit CFA® Program exams.
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Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%; OR
2. Two-year Accounting Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
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2024-2025 Study Plan:
| course number | course title | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-Req | co-req | cr | lec | lab | ||
| Semester 1 | ||||||
| ACCT1001 | Financial Accounting | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
EFFL1001 |
Effective Learning |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1070 | Applied Mathematics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total | 12 | 11 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| BKFT1001 | Principles of Finance | ACCT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MRKT1001 | Principles of Marketing | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Mathematics & Natural Science Elective | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Semester 2 Total | 12 | 10 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| HRMG1001 | Principles of Human Resource Management | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Social Science, Humanities & the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Semester 3 Total | 6 | 5 | 3 | |||
| Year 1 Total | 30 | 25 | 12 | |||
| Course number | course title | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-Req | co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| Semester 4 | ||||||
| ACCT2003 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I | ACCT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| ACCT2010 | Quantitative Methods for Decision Making | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| ECON2010 | Business Economics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH1060 | Numerical Problem Solving | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 12 | 9 | 10 | |||
| Semester 5 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT2001 | Managerial Accounting | ACCT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| ACCT2005 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II | ACCT2003 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| BKFT3007 | Principles of Corporate Finance | BKFT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| BUSG2010 | Qatar Business Law | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MISY2010 | Management Information Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Semester 5 Total | 15 | 11 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| MGMT2010 | Organizational Behavior | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Global Awareness & Regional Challenges Elective: Select 1 of 4 (*1 of the 2 GARC Electives must be ECON1001) | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts* | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total | 6 | 5 | 3 | |||
| Year 2 Total | 33 | 25 | 25 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| Semester 7 | ||||||
| ACCT3001 | Advanced Costing & Managerial Accounting | ACCT2001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| ACCT3005 | Accounting Information Systems | ACCT2003 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MGMT3035 | Business Ethics | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Social Science, Humanities & the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total | 12 | 9 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| ACCT3007 | Financial Reporting & Analysis | ACCT2003 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| ACCT3009 | Financial Modelling | ACCT2003 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| BKFT3001 | Financial Risk Management | Min 60 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BKFT3005 | Strategic Financial Decision Making | BKFT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| RSST3001 | Research & Statistics | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| MGMT4000 | Strategic & Sustainable Management | MGMT2010, Min 60 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Global Awareness & Regional Challenges Elective: Select 1 of 4 (*1 of the 2 GARC Electives must be ECON1001) |
||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts* | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 |
Qatar History & Society |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 |
Globalization & Environment |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 33 | 27 | 15 | |||
| Course number | course title | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-Req | co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| Semester 10 | ||||||
| ACCT3010 | Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting | ACCT3001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| ACCT4001 | Auditing & Assurance Services | ACCT2005 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| ACCT4005 | Contemporary Topics in Accounting | ACCT2003 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BUS4101 | Practicum in Business | Min 90 Credits | - | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Semester 10 Total | - | - | 12 | 9 | 9 | |
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| ACCT4007 | Advanced Financial Accounting | ACCT3007 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| BUSG4201 | Capstone Project | BUSG4101 | - | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| MGMT4010 | Leadership & Change Management | MGMT2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 11 Total | 9 | 6 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 12 | ||||||
| BUSG4301 | Work Placement | BUSG4201 | - | 9 | 360 Total Hours | |
| Semester 12 Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 4 Total | 30 | 15 | 18 | |||
| B.B.A. AAcc Program Total | 126 | 92 | 70 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc) may choose to continue their studies and complete the Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (M.Sc. AccFin) degree program or pursue further specializations in their field.
Career Opportunities:
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Accounts Receivable Administrator
• Credit Analyst
• Internal Auditor
• Investor Relations Assistant
• Business Analyst
• Loan Officer
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