Programme Type : Undergraduate Programme Duration : 3 Years
Field of Study : Commerce Academic Unit : University of Dar es Salaam Business School
This is a three-year degree programme, which covers a wide range of accounting issues. The programme provides students with a good understanding of Accounting, Finance, Management and other issues pertaining to accounting such as taxation, auditing, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility as well as forensic accounting. The programme exposes students to excellent education in all areas of teaching and learning, monitored academic progression and in a wide variety of educational resources.
Accounting is a crucial function for any business or organization, making it an essential career path for many. Accounting graduates have a wide range of career opportunities across different sectors, including public accounting, corporate accounting, government accounting, non-profit accounting and public practice. Accountants in public practice mostly work with auditing and accounting firms.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, graduates shall be able to:
a. Understand and apply fundamental accounting concepts and principles to analyse financial information and prepare financial reports.
b. Analyse financial accounting data to make informed business decisions and provide recommendations for improvement.
c. Use technology and software to process financial transactions and manage accounting information systems.
d. Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour in accounting practice.
e. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Career Prospects
| a. Accountant |
h. Investment Accountant |
| b. External Auditor |
i. Financial Controller |
| c. Internal Auditor |
j. Finance Manager |
| d. Tax Accountant |
k. Financial Analyst |
| e. Cost and Management Accountant |
l.Chief Finance Officer (CFO) |
| f. Forensic Accountant |
m.Information Systems Auditor |
| g. Public Accountant (Consultant) |
n. Risk and Information Security Specialist |
Requirement
Direct Entry: Two or more principal level passes in all Commercial, Science and Arts combinations except Religious Studies. In addition, one must have at least a Subsidiary pass in Mathematics at ACSEE or a grade of ‘C’ or better at CSEE. Preferential consideration will be accorded to applicants with passes in commercial based subjects in the event of a tie Equivalent Entry: (a) Ordinary Diploma of not less than Upper Second class standing, approved by the UDSM Senate. The grade in Statistics, Mathematics or Quantitative Methods in the Diploma should be ‘C’ or better or at least a ‘C’ in Mathematics at CSEE. (b) No classification is required for Advanced Diploma. The grade in Statistics, Quantitative Methods or Business Mathematics in the Advanced Diploma should be ‘C’ or better or a grade of ‘C’ or better in Mathematics at CSEE