Bachelor of Science in Accounting

On successful completion of this programme, the student will be able to:

• Explain basic concepts and techniques of core accounting subject matter, including financial accounting and reporting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and accounting information
• Prepare and evaluate financial statements in line with the provisions of IFRS and IPSAS and statements issued by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
• Analyse management control systems, prepare budgets, and provide decision support for cost management and other managerial
• Analyse accounting processes, evaluate risk, and recommend appropriate internal controls for accounting
• Use accounting software to input and analyse data, improve efficiency and support management decision
• Prepare basic tax returns, analyse and communicate the effects of basic tax rules on individuals, partnerships and corporate
• Perform basic analyses of financial systems and statements, and write a report on the performance, financial condition, and management
• Demonstrate skills and abilities relevant to the accounting profession, including effective written and oral communication and working effectively in
• Identify ethical dilemmas in accounting practice and develop appropriate courses of action that consider the well-being and needs of the community and society beyond the boundaries of the professional
• Engage in academic and professional development activities and become more aware of opportunities in the accounting
• Leverage entrepreneurial and technological skills and experiences for career success.

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Entry Mode

• In addition to the University general admission requirements, candidates for admission into the four year B.Sc. Accountancy Degree Programme through UTME should possess the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level or an equivalent qualification with credit level passes in at least  five subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any one of the following – Book keeping & Accounts, Commerce, or Government obtained at not more than two sittings.
• In addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with relevant subject combination is required for Admission into 100 Level.

Direct Entry Mode

• Applicants seeking admission by direct entry should possess five credit passes in the SSCE or GCE or equivalent examination, at least two of which shall be at the Advanced level or four credit passes at least three of which shall be at the Advanced level provided that subjects are not counted at both levels of the examination. Credit passes at the Ordinary Level must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics.
• OND in relevant discipline with at least upper credit grade in addition to the five credit passes as in UTME entry described above.
• HND in relevant discipline with at least lower credit in addition to five credit passes as in UTME entry described above above.
• NCE in relevant discipline with merit level pass in addition to five credit passes as in as in UTME entry described above.
• Final Certificate of relevant Professional Bodies in addition to five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics.

Inter University Transfer

• Transfer students from other universities with related and relevant courses with a GPA of 2.5 on a 5-point scale. Such students must have O’ Level credit passes in English and Mathematics.
• Transfer students from relevant courses in NUM must possess credit passes in Mathematics and English and must have completed at least one academic year in their previous course with average grades C.