About this program
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance ACCA
During this course, students study basic principles of accounting procedures and concepts. They gain important skills regarding the daily procedures of an accounting department and its management, as well as the ability and confidence to function successfully in key positions within organizations.
The course provides all the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career in the fields of Accounting and Finance, and has been approved by the ACCA for 9 exemptions from the ACCA professional qualification title of Chartered Certified Accountant. Graduates can also find employment and advance up to executive levels in international organizations.
Aims of the Program
- To provide expertise in Accounting and associated fields.
- To provide students with the theoretical, technical and empirical background necessary for financial problem solving and financial decision making, within the complex and changing global business environment.
- To offer a broad-based education, which will provide a good starting point for students’ future professional careers and further studies.
- To encourage a way of thinking which will help students meet the challenges of new ideas and find innovative solutions to new problems they will encounter in their professional lives.
Admission requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University Zambia Bachelor degree Programs are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
Does this course require proof of English proficiency?
The TOEFL iBT® test is accepted by 11,500 universities and higher education institutions in over 160 countries. Book your test today!
Learn moreProgram content
Pathway
- Induction Module
- Introduction to Bachelor Degree
Semester 1
- Introduction to Management
- Financial Accounting I
- Business Ethics
- Accounting II
- Computer System
Semester 2
- Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Marketing
- Communication for Business
- Statistics I
Semester 3
- Quantitative Methods
- Accounting Information Systems
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Managerial Finance
Semester 4
- Financial Reporting
- Research and Writing
- Corporate and Business Law
- Advanced Management and Cost Accounting
- Advanced Financial Accounting
Semester 5
- General Psychology I
- Audit and Assurance
- Organizational Behaviour
- Financial Management
- Research Methods in Business
Semester 6
- Principles of Sociology
- International Accounting
- Advanced Audit and Assurance
- Business Taxation
- Corporate Governance
Semester 7
- Strategy and Business Policy
- Taxation
- Advanced Accounting Theory
- Performance Management
- Financial Analysis
Semester 8
- Digital Business
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Special Topics in Accounting
- International Financial Management
- Final Year Project
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Qualification
Objectives of the Program
- To develop good skills in financial accounting and financial reporting.
- To master the auditing and taxation skills, as well as cost and management accounting.
- To be able to make financial statement analysis, which, together with information technology skills, will give the confidence to use a wide range of accounting and business software.
Videos
About this institute

Unicaf University
Unicaf University is a pan-African, independent, internationally recognised university, combining the best elements of online learning through the offering of high-quality academic qualifications. Unicaf University pursues excellence in teaching and student achievement while ensuring a high degree of satisfaction in...
Why study at Unicaf University
The Unicaf University campuses offer students the opportunity to earn high quality qualifications at a very low cost. Unicaf University aims to offer students the chance to boost their knowledge and personal skills, advance their careers and build the lives they are dreaming of.
For the last two decades Unicaf’s associate institutions have been offering general scholarships to eligible international students. Graduates were able to make a significant contribution to their home countries at the highest level.