B.Sc Business and Human Resource Management - West Midlands Open University

Accounting

Accounting or accountancy is the measurement, processing, and communication of financial information about economic.

If you’re an educational professional who are looking to progress into management and consultancy, or an educational planning or development role, this is the best degree for you.

Accounting can be divided into several fields including financial accounting, management accounting, external auditing, tax accounting and cost accounting. Accounting information systems are designed to support accounting functions and related activities. Financial accounting focuses on the reporting of an organization’s financial information, including the preparation of financial statements, to the external users of the information, such as investors.

Accounting majors take a full year of accounting: Principles of Accounting I and II, during your the year.
As Juniors, you will enroll in interm. Accounting I and II, it will you a comprehensive understanding of accounting practice, thoery and financial report.
Senior year will give you a great opportunity to specialize in an area of interest by pairing Accounting Topics with electives of your choosing.
We will assist students in preparing for the Certified Public Accounting Exam through our self study programs.

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Course Curriculum

Our program is created to give students the abilities and information they require to be successful in a range of occupations in the accounting and finance sectors. Financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and accounting information systems are just a few of the topics covered in the program. Students can contact the professors by phone, email, and online forums. A cutting-edge e-library, virtual computer laboratories for accounting stimulation, cutting-edge software applications, a career center, professional workshops, and a range of student organizations are among the other tools available to students.

100 Level

First Semester	Units
ACC 101 – Introduction to Financial Accounting I	3
GST 101 – Use of English and Communication Skills	2
BUA 101 – Introduction to Business I	2
ECO 101 – Principles of Economics I	3
COS 101 – Introduction to Computers	2
GST 109 – Use of Library and ICT Skills	2
AMS 101 – Basic Mathematics	2
Second Semester	Units
BUA 102 – Introduction to Business II	2
ECO 102 – Principles of Economics II	3
GST 102 – Nigerian People and Culture	2
ACC 102 – Introduction to Financial Accounting II	3
AMS 104 – Principles of Project Management	2
AMS 102 – Principles of Management	2
EMT 103 – Business Ethics	3

200 Level

First Semester	Units
Course 1 –	3
Course 2 –	2
Course 3 –	2
Course 4 –	3
Course 5 –	2
Course 6 –	2
Course 7 –	2
Second Semester	Units
Course 1 –	2
Course 2 –	3
Course 3 –	2
Course 4 –	3
Course 5 –	2
Course 6 –	2
Course 7 –	2

300 Level

First Semester	Units
Course 1 –	3
Course 2 –	2
Course 3 –	2
Course 4 –	3
Course 5 –	2
Course 6 –	2
Course 7 –	2
Second Semester	Units
Course 1 –	2
Course 2 –	3
Course 3 –	2
Course 4 –	3
Course 5 –	2
Course 6 –	2
Course 7 –	2

400 Level

First Semester	Units
Course 1 –	3
Course 2 –	2
Course 3 –	2
Course 4 –	3
Course 5 –	2
Course 6 –	2
Course 7 –	2
Second Semester	Units
Course 1 –	2
Course 2 –	3
Course 3 –	2
Course 4 –	3
Course 5 –	2
Course 6 –	2
Course 7 –	2

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for BSc. in AccountingHere’s what you need to study for a bachelor’s programme at West Midlands University

A copy of your O- or A-level result.

In no more than two sittings, the outcome must comprise a minimum of five credits in each of the following subjects:

English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Two further subjects connected to social science

Keep in mind that JAMB results are NOT NECESSARY.
After enrollment at the university, the results will be verified.

Careers

Available Opportunities for Accounting Holders

A bachelor's degree in accounting opens you a wide range of fascinating employment prospects because the accounting sector is always changing.
Here are some career options for you to consider:

Financial Analyst
Government Accountant
Risk Manager
Investment Analyst
Compliance Officer
Budget Analyst
Internal Auditor
Forensic Accountant
Management Accountant
Tax Consultant
Corporate Controller
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Financial Planner

Tuition

Payment Plans

West Midlands Open University offers a flexible payment plan for its degree programmes.
You may choose to pay the year’s fee up front or in two installments.

Up to 40% Discount

Pay Upfront

Pay the year’s fee upfront. No hidden charges. No additional costs.

₦250,000

Pay in Installments

Pay in two installments.
An initial deposit of ₦150,000 and a second payment of ₦100,000.
No hidden charges. No additional costs.

₦150,000

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Licensed by NUC

West Midland Open University is licensed by the National Universities Commission.

The NUC is a University governing body in Nigeria.