B.Sc. Accounting - 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
ENT 211 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation	2
GST 201 – Philosophy, Logic, and Human Existence	2
ACC 203 – Corporate Governance and Accounting Ethics	3
ACC 201 – Financial Accounting I	3
BUA 203 – Business Statistics	3
BUA 205 – Leadership and Corporate Governance	2
BBA 104 – Business Law I	2
Second Semester	Units
ACC 204 – Introduction to Cost Accounting	3
ACC 206 – Accounting Laboratory	3
ACC 202 – Financial Accounting II	3
ECO 202 – Microeconomics Theory II	2
BBA 205 – Business Law II	2

300 Level

First Semester	Units
ACC 301 -Financial Reporting I	3
ACC 311 – Entrepreneurship in Accounting	3
ACC 303 – Management Accounting	3
ACC 305 – Taxation I	3
ACC 307 – Auditing and Assurance	3
BUA 311 – Production and Management	3
Second Semester	Units
ACC 308 – Public Sector Accounting and Reporting	3
GST 312 – Peace and Conflict Resolution	3
ENT 312 – Venture Creation	2
ACC 302 – Financial Reporting II	3
BUA 314 – Innovation and Management	2
ACC 306 – Taxation II	2

400 Level

First Semester	Units
ACC 401 – Advanced Financial Reporting	3
ACC 403 – Auditing and Assurance II	3
ACC 405 – Bankruptcy and Liquidation	3
BUA 401 – Business Policy & Strategy	3
ACC 409 – Energy Finance	2
ACC 407 – International Accounting	2
Second Semester	Units
ACC 410 – Project	6
ACC 402 – Corporate Reporting	3
ACC 404 – Financial Management	3
ACC 422 – Business Research Methods	3

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

The NUC is a University governing body in Nigeria.