Department of Accounting and Finance
The department is a key player in the modern business environment, functioning as a financial information and communication hub.
Department of Accounting and Finance
The department is a key player in the modern business environment, functioning as a financial information and communication hub. It equips students with skills in accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, and information systems. Graduates are prepared to serve in business, government, and nonprofit sectors, with a curriculum integrating law, economics, IT, and quantitative methods.
Programs Offered
The Accounting and Finance program is designed to develop professionals with expertise in financial reporting, cost and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management. The curriculum blends theoretical concepts with practical applications, preparing graduates to work ethically and effectively in private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
Undergraduate
- BA in Accounting and Finance
Duration:
4
years (Regular), 5 years (Weekend)
Masters
- MSc in Accounting and Finance
Duration: 2 years (Regular), 3 years (Weekend)
Graduate Profiles
Skills:
- Graduates are proficient in financial reporting, auditing (ISA), IFRS-based analysis, cost accounting, taxation, and accounting information systems. They gain skills in risk management, ethical decision-making, and financial analysis for public and private entities.
Career Paths:
- Accountants,
- Auditors (internal and external),
- Tax specialists,
- Financial analysts,
- Cost controllers,
- Finance managers,
- Accounting system designers,
- Investment advisors, and
- Consultants in finance and accounting.
Potential Employers of Graduates
Potential Employers:
- Commercial Banks (e.g., Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Awash Bank)
- Government Finance Offices and Revenue Authorities
- Insurance Companies and Investment Firms
- NGOs and International Organisations (e.g., UNDP, GIZ)
- Auditing and Accounting Firms