Accounting

Accounting

BBA in Accounting

 

 

A Step Forward: The Department of Accounting at Daffodil International University


Welcome to the exciting world of accounting, where convention combines technology and numbers become life. The Department of Accounting is a pioneering hub that effortlessly integrates accounting concepts with cutting-edge technologies. We take pleasure in developing the next generation of professionals that are not only skilled in business and accounting but also fluent in the language of technology. In a continually evolving business setting, getting ahead of the curve is critical. The Department of Accounting is at the vanguard of this change, bringing cutting-edge technology into every aspect of our program. From blockchain and artificial intelligence to data analytics and cloud computing, we provide our pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their accounting profession of today’s digital era. With its continuous efforts to bridge the gap between the theory and practice, the Department of Accounting collaborates with professional accounting bodies like ACCA and ICMAB to keep the graduates of this department clearly ahead of other graduates. 

About the Program

In this rapidly changing and inter-connected world, the accounting profession is undergoing a fundamental upheaval, fueled by technology innovation and shifting industrial expectations. At Daffodil International University, our technology integration BBA in Accounting program is designed to provide prospective graduates with the expertise, skills, and competencies they need to succeed in the digital era.

Our ACCA and ICAB accredited BBA in Accounting program’s goal is to provide students with a thorough knowledge of business and accounting concepts while also using cutting-edge technology to increase efficiency, drive insights, and stimulate creativity. By combining conventional accounting education with cutting-edge technology innovations, we hope to train our graduates to be adaptable professionals capable of managing the intricacies of current corporate contexts.

  • Affiliated with ACCA, ICAB and other professional accounting bodies
  • Technology based courses like E-Business, Cyber Security for Business, Spreadsheet Analysis and Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems, Business Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making, Application of Python in Business and Artificial Intelligence for Business will ensure a clear competitive advantage for the graduates with BBA in Accounting.
  • The embedded system of the technology integrated business courses include:
    • Accounting Software Lab
    • Computer Lab for Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning Lab
    • AI Lab
    • Programming Lab
    • Cyber Security Lab
  • BBA in Accounting graduates will get maximum possible waiver in pursuing ACCA along with full access to ACCA professional development and learning resources.
  • BBA in Accounting graduates will get maximum possible waiver in pursuing ICMA from ICMAB.
  • Overall BBA in Accounting curriculum goes beyond the traditional classroom to include hands-on experience and skill development. Students will participate in real-world projects, case studies, and practical learning opportunities that imitate professional accounting contexts and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that may arise during their careers.

Graduates from this technology integrated BBA in Accounting program benefit from a strong blend of accounting principles and technological skills. This combination opens doors to a wider range of career paths compared to a traditional accounting program. Here's a breakdown of their prospects:

Traditional Accounting Roles with a Tech Twist:

  • Public Accountant: Graduates will be prepared for auditing and tax preparation, but with the ability to leverage technology for data analysis and automation.
  • Corporate Accountant: Graduates will be able to handle financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, using technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Forensic Accountant: Technology skills become even more valuable here, as the graduates will be able to investigate financial crimes and fraud using data analysis tools.

Tech-focused Accounting Roles:

  • Accounting Systems Analyst: Graduates will be able to design, implement, and maintain accounting software systems, ensuring they meet the specific needs of the organization.
  • Data Analyst (Accounting): The graduates’ skills will be in high demand for analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights for better decision-making.
  • Financial Technologist (FinTech): This emerging field offers opportunities to work on innovative financial products and services that integrate technology and finance.
  • Freelancer Accountant: As this program includes hands-on training of accounting software like Tally, QuickBooks and Zero, the students will be able to work as freelancers in the sharply growing international accounting professional market.

Additional Advantages:

  • Stronger analytical skills: The technology integration equips you to analyze complex data sets, a valuable asset in today's data-driven business world.
  • Adaptability: The program prepares students for the evolving accounting landscape, where technology plays an increasingly important role.
  • Increased Efficiency: The tech skills will allow the graduates to automate tasks and work more efficiently.

Overall, this technology integrated BBA in Accounting offers a promising career path with a strong foundation in accounting principles and the ability to adapt to the changing technological landscape of the financial industry.

Structure of the BBA in Accounting Curriculum

4-Year BBA Program (Regular) (Trimester) 126 + 4 + 3 = 133 credits

1 Total weeks in a semester 16 weeks
2 Total class weeks in a semester  15 weeks
3 Classes per week in a course 2 class
4 Class duration 1:30 hours
5 Total classes in a 3-credit course 28 classes
6 Total class hours in a 3- credit course 42 hours
7 Number of credit courses in a semester  4/5 courses
8 Number of credit courses in a year   4+4/ 5 courses
9 Total credit courses in BBA in Accounting program 42 courses
10 Credit points of a credit course  3 credits
11 Total credit points of taught credit courses in BBA in Accounting program 126 credits
12 Marks of each 3 credit course 100 marks.  
13 Credit points of the thesis/Internship at the end of the taught courses 4 credits
14 Double examination of the thesis - 4 credits (100 marks)  
15 Total credit points in viva voce  100 marks (1.5 + 1.5)  3 credits
16 Maximum Period of completion of BBA in Accounting Program 6 years
17 Grading system ---- Existing UGC grading system  
18 Degree requirements CGPA 2.00
19 Evaluation system  
  (i) Continuous assessment- 35    
(ii) Mid and Final examination- 65
 

The general credit requirements for a student pursuing a BBA in Accounting degree are given in the following.

           

Categories of Courses

No. of Courses

Credits

1. Core Courses 23 69
2. GED Courses 11 33
4. Concentration Courses 08 24
5. Internship   04
6 VIVA   03
  Total 42 133

 

Courses of BBA in Accounting Program

Detail of Course Offering

Core Courses

Compulsory Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

Prerequisite

Course Code

Course Title

0411-101

Principles of Accounting

03

-

None

0413-101

Introduction to Business

03

-

None

0414-101

Principles of Marketing

03

-

None

0311-102

Microeconomics

03

-

None

0413-102

Principles of Management

03

-

None

0542-102

Business Statistics

03

-

None

0411-201

Intermediate Financial Accounting

03

0411-101

Principles of Accounting

0412-201

Managerial Finance

03

-

None

0415-201

Business Communications

03

-

None

0541-201

Business Mathematics 

03

-

None

0311-202

Macroeconomics

03

0311-102

Microeconomics

0411-202

Cost Accounting

03

-

None

0414-202

Marketing Management

03

0414-101

Principles of Marketing

0411-203

Management Accounting

03

-

None

0413-301

People and Organizational Behaviour

03

-

None

0411-301

Income Tax Accounting

03

-

None

0412-301

Corporate Finance

03

0412-201

Financial Management

0421-302

Business and Labour Law

03

0413-101

Introduction to Business

0413-303

Strategic Management

03

0413-102

Principles Management

0413-304

Business Research Methodology

03

0542-102

Business Statistics

0416-323

Supply Chain and Operations Management

03

0413-102

Principles of Management

0411-410

Corporate Laws and Secretarial Practices

03

0421-302

Business Law

0411-415

Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

03

0412-201

Financial Management

 

General Education Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

Prerequisite

Course Code

Course Title

0313-101

Introduction to Psychology

03

-

None

0222-101

History of the Emergence of Bangladesh

03

-

None

0231-101

English Reading, Writing, Speaking Skills and Public Presentation

03

-

None

0611-101

ICT in Business Application

03

-

None

0311-201

Sustainable Development

03

-

None

0521-201

Ecology System and Environment

03

-

None

0612-201

E-Business management and Entrepreneurship Development

03

-

None

0613-201

Application of Python in Business

03

0612-204

Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems

0612-202

Introduction to Cyber Security for Business

03

0612-201

E-Business

0612-205

Database Management and Decision Support Systems

03

0612-203

Spreadsheet Analysis and Modeling

0612-206

Business Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making

03

0612-203

Spreadsheet Analysis and Modeling

0312-301

International Relations

03

-

None

0613-301

Artificial Intelligence for Business

03

0612-204

Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems

0311-303

Development Studies

03

-

 

0612-303

Spreadsheet Analysis, Modeling and Accounting Software

03

0611-101

ICT in Business Application

0313-304

Ethics and Social Issues (Art of Living)

03

-

None

0417-305

Career Planning and Development (Employability 360)

03

-

None

0413-401

Management Information Systems

03

0611-101

ICT in Business Application




Concentration Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

Prerequisite

Course Code

Course Title

0411-401

Advanced Financial Accounting

03

0411-101

Principles of Accounting 

0411-402

Advanced Cost Accounting

03

0411-202

Cost Accounting

0411-403

Corporate tax and VAT in Bangladesh

03

0411-301

Income Tax Accounting

0411-404

Audit and Assurance 

03

0411-201

Intermediate Financial Accounting

0411-405

Advanced Management Accounting

03

0411-203

Management Accounting

0411-406

Digital Accounting

03

0411-101

Principles of Accounting 

0411-407

Financial Reporting and Analysis

03

0411-201

Intermediate Financial Accounting

0411-408

Project Management

03

0541-201

Business Mathematics  

0411-409

Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting

03

0411-101

Principles of Accounting 

0411-411

Forensic and Cyber Security in Accounting

03

0411-404

Audit and Assurance 

0411-412

Accounting Information Systems

03

0411-101

Principles of Accounting 

0411-413

Advanced Financial Accounting-II

03

0411-401

Advanced Financial Accounting

0411-414

Accounting Theory and Standard

03

0411-101

Principles of Accounting 

0411-416

Forensic Accounting and Financial Fraud Investigation

03

0411-201

Intermediate Financial Accounting

0411-417

Accounting for Insurance and Banking

03

0411-201

Intermediate Financial Accounting

0411-418

People Analytics and HR Reporting

03

   

Students having a minimum GPA of 2.5 both in SSC and HSC or equivalent background from any group may apply for admission in the BBA in Accounting. Completing five O-level subjects and at least two A-level subjects with at least GPA 2.5 (Below C grade in any subject is not acceptable) may apply for admission. 

Candidates who have completed higher secondary education (12 years of schooling) under a system different form SSC/HSC or O/A levels will be considered for equivalence by the university on a case to case basis. Candidates with break of study of more than two years will have to apply separately stating the cause for break of study.

Tuition Fess/ Cost Structure: Click for details

Fee Structure of BBA in Accounting Program

Items of the Fee

Amount (Tk.)

Admission Fee

15,000

Library Fee (12 Semesters @ Tk.500)

6,000

Rover Scout & BNCC Fee

2,000

Student Smart Card (In Balance 200 Tk.)

1,000

Student and Guardian Group Life Insurance

5,200

Tuition Fee: (126 Cr. Hr. @ Tk. 4,300)

541,800

Lab Fee: (2 Courses@ Tk. 3,000)

6,000

Semester Fee (12 Semesters @ Tk. 5,550)

66,000

Development Fee (12 Semesters @ Tk. 4,500)

54,000

Extracurricular Activities Fee: (12 Semesters @ Tk. 1,500)

18,000

Industry Linkage, Co-curricular Activities & Industry Visit (12*950)

11,400

Viva-Voce Fee (3 Cr. Hr. @ Tk. 2,000)

6,000

Internship Fee: (4 Cr. Hr. @ Tk. 2,700)

10,800

Total Payable (for 133 credits)

743,200

**Admission form fee BDT: 1,000/-

While taking admission, a student has to pay a total of Tk. 56,350 /- which includes the follow:

Items of the Fee

Amount (TK).

Admission Fee

15,000

Rover Scout & BNCC Fee

2,000

Student Smart Card (In Balance 200 Tk.)

1,000

Student and Guardian Group Life Insurance

5,200

Laboratory Fee (1 Course)

3,000

Tuition Fee: (4 Cr. Hr. @ Tk. 4,300)

17,200

Library Fee

500

Industry Linkage. Co-Curriculum Activities & Industry Visit

950

Semester Fee

5,500

Development Fee

4,500

Extracurricular Activities Fee

1,500

1st Installment (During Admission)

56,350

2nd Installment (Before Final Exam)

34,400

Total Fees of 1st Semester

90,750

Fees of subsequent semesters: 

Items of the Fee

Amount (TK).

Tuition Fee: (4 Cr. Hr. @ Tk. 4,300

17,200

Library Fee

500

Semester Fee

5,500

Industry Linkage, Co-curricular Activities & Industry Visit

950

Development Fee

4,500

Extracurricular Activities Fee

1,500

1st Installment (During Registration):

30,150

2nd Installment (Before Final exam):

34,400

Total fees of subsequent semesters

64,550

Dear Stakeholders,

I am delighted to share my excitement about the BBA in Accounting program at Daffodil International University, under the Department of Accounting of the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship. As we navigate the dynamic landscape of business education, our program stands as a beacon of innovation, seamlessly integrating accounting principles with cutting-edge technology.

Our accreditation by both ACCA and ICAB underscores our commitment to global standards of excellence for professional acceptance of our graduates. The BBA in Accounting program is not just about education; it's about preparing our students for a future where technological proficiency and financial acumen go hand in hand.

Join us on this transformative journey where tradition meets technology, and education paves the way for a successful global career. Together, let's elevate the standards of excellence in business education.

Best Regards,

 

Professor Mohammed Masum Iqbal, PhD
Dean,
Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship

Dear Students, Parents, and Stakeholders,

It brings me immense pride to share the remarkable journey of the Department of Accounting at Daffodil International University. Our commitment to shaping future professionals who not only understand traditional accounting but also thrive in a technology-driven era sets us apart.

The BBA in Accounting program, accredited by ACCA and ICAB, is a testament to our dedication to academic rigor and global standards. In our department, innovation meets tradition, and education extends beyond the classroom, preparing students for the challenges of the modern business landscape. The students of the BBA in Accounting programs will get significant number of courses waived that will help them to achieve a professional certificate from the renowned accounting professional bodies.

I invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our department and be part of an educational experience that goes beyond textbooks. Together, let's continue nurturing excellence in accounting education.

 

Warm Regards,

Professor Mohammad Rokibul Kabir, PhD
Head, Department of Accounting
Daffodil International University