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Accounting and Finance

BBM (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
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DURATION 4 Year(s)
LANGUAGE English
LOCATION Residential Campus
Intake March
September
Mode Of Study Full-time
Format In-person

Accounting and Finance

The Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) in Accounting and Finance degree program aims to expand your knowledge of financial management and organization financing.This full-time degree program caters to students with a keen interest in Accounting and Finance and aims to produce highly skilled graduates for a wide range of industries.

Holders of a BBM Accounting and Finance Degree are eligible for exemptions from local and international professional accounting bodies, providing valuable opportunities for professional growth. The curriculum focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of Accounting and Finance, emphasizing the development of essential skills in information technology and communication. Throughout the program, the emphasis is on high ethical and professional standards.

Accounting is a vital function in all organizations, playing a strategic role across different departments and at the senior management level.

Throughout the program, students acquire a strong technical skill set in areas such as information systems, corporate finance, auditing and assurance, financial reporting, and data analysis. These skills enable students to interpret data, gain insights, and make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and financial management.

The BBM Accounting and Finance degree prepares students for diverse career paths, including management accountant, financial analyst, investment banking, investment analysis and management, management consultancy, and financial management. It also serves as a solid foundation for advanced academic studies in these fields.

In addition to technical skills, this degree enhances critical thinking, argumentation, and analytical and communication skills, which are highly valued in global management roles.

In their final year, students have the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge through industry training and engaging in relevant research activities, gaining practical experience in the process.

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this programme

IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…

Strategic thinkers with a keen interest in the discipline and attention to detail
Possess a sharp mind along with analytical and problem-solving skills

Genuinely interested in financial matters, developments, and a passion for managing and optimizing financial resources.

LOOKING FOR…

A globally recognised undergraduate degree
Opportunities to work closely with the industry

An innovative learning process that allows students to apply theory into practice

Global internship opportunities

Engage in groundbreaking research at the forefront of the discipline

TO BECOME

Highly skilled professionals with academically sharpened real-world expertise in the discipline with a versatile skill set

Eligible for advanced career placements in diverse industries anywhere in the world

Entrepreneurs and business owners

Eligibility Criteria

General intake

Three (3) Simple passes (S) or above in any stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification And A Credit (C) pass for Mathematics in GCE O/L (Ordinary Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification.

RECOGNITION

RECOGNISED BY THE UGC

This degree has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

UGC

MEMBER OF ACU

SLTC Research University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

ACU

MEMBER OF AACSB

The Faculty of Business Management at SLTC Research University is a member of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

ACU

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PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

The Accounting & Finance degree program at SLTC is a four-year undergraduate program that covers a broad range of topics in the fields of accounting and finance.

The curriculum includes courses in Business Valuation, Microeconomics, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxation and Business Law.

In addition to the below listed modules, the Winning Edge Undergraduate Skill Development Programme of SLTC is offered to the students with the objective of producing multitalented professionals equipped with the necessary skills and competencies on the four skills of communication:
Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, in English medium.

The modules are conducted in four levels:
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum based on the competency level of the students. Completion of this full programme is a mandatory graduation requirement.

Year 1

Semester 1:
BBM1301 Management Principles
BBM1302 Microeconomics
BBM1303 Information and Communication Technology
BBM1304 Accounting for Business
BBM1305 Business Mathematics
BBM1106 Business Communication I

Semester 2:
BBM1307 Human Resource Management
BBM1308 Marketing Management
BBM1309 Macroeconomics
BBM1310 Business Information Systems
BBM1311 Financial Accounting
BBM1312 Business Statistics
BBM1113 Business Communication II

Year 2

Semester 1:
BBM2301 Operations Management
BBM2302 Supply Chain Management
BBM2303 Business Law
BBM2304 Programming Fundamentals with Python
BBM2305 Management Accounting
BBM2306 Principles of Financial Management

Semester 2:
AFN2301 Advanced Financial Accounting
AFN2302 Corporate Law
AFN2303 Business Taxation
BBM2307 Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BBM2308 Organisational Behaviour (Elective)
BBM2309 Project Management (Elective)
BBM2310 Business Analytics (Elective)
BBM2311 Operational Research (Elective)

Year 3

Semester 1:
AFN3301 Financial Reporting
AFN3302 Financial Management
AFN3303 Computer Based Accounting
AFN3304 Audit & Assurance
AFN3305 Financial Modeling
AFN3106 Industry Exposure I

Semester 2:
BBM3301 Research Methodology
BBM3302 Strategic Management
AFN3307 Corporate Taxation
AFN3308 Data Analytics in Accounting & Finance
AFN3309 Business Valuation
AFN3110 Industry Exposure II

Year 4

Semester 1
AFN4301 Strategic Management Accounting
AFN4302 Strategic Financial Management
AFN4303 Internship in Accounting and Finance I
AFN4804 Dissertation in Accounting & Finance* (Elective)
AFN4805 Project in Accounting & Finance* (Elective)

Semester 2
AFN4804 Dissertation in Accounting & Finance* (Elective)
AFN4805 Project in Accounting & Finance* (Elective)
AFN4306 Internship in Accounting and Finance II
AFN4307 Financial Risk Management
AFN4308 Corporate Sustainability Accounting

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Hilary Silva
Prof. Hilary Silva Dean - Faculty of Business Management

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Payment and Refund Policy

1 . Refunds – Registration Fee/ Down Payment/ Semester Payments

1.1. Students are refunded their registration fee/Down Payment in the following circumstances and all the refunds are facilitated only within a year.

a. At least three (3) Simple passes (S) in any stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE Advanced Level Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification; And
A Credit (C ) pass for Mathematics in GCE Ordinary Level Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification.

b. If a paid student is selected to follow the degree under the MOHE loan scheme within the first semester

c. A qualified Doctor’s recommendation is given to the student, that the student is unable to participate in academic activities due to mental or physical conditions.

1.2. University Semester fees are refunded only when a student fails the GCE Advanced Level examination. In all other cases, students must pay the semester fee.

1.3. If a student gets selected to MOHE after the 1st Semester completion, the university will not refund the paid amount but will allow them to continue the degree as MOHE students.

2 . Invoicing

2.1. Invoices are raised based on the time of registration, prevailing discount schemes, and timing of the payment scheme selected by the student. Further, all invoices must be settled within the specified period mentioned on the invoice.

3 . Penalties

3.1. Management may charge penalty charges based on the late payment dates and the penalty rates will be changed based on the discretion of the management.

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Your future path

Internships and Training
Making our graduates industry-ready, and enhancing their capacities to integrate into evolving technological advancements, is paramount for us. Ensuring the future-readiness of our young technologists for them
to take on the industry, is at the forefront of our mission. Which is why they are trained at top-tier local and international organisations prior to their graduation.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at SLTC Research University was established to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among our graduates and staff through entrepreneurship research, education and a start-up support system. In 2021 SLTC Launched “SLTC Ventures”, a signature programme to incubate entrepreneurship ventures of graduates and staff of SLTC.

Career Opportunities
A world of opportunities awaits the SLTC Graduate; Competent,
Confident and Charismatic. These are a few roles that our
graduates can pursue

Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Cost Accountant
Cost Analyst
Financial Analyst
Risk Analyst
/business Analyst
Revenue Analyst
Financial Planning & Administration Officer
Internal Auditor
Audit Officer
Tax Accountant
Tax Advisor
Investment Advisor
Investment Analyst
Banker

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