Undergraduate Study

Accounting Bachelor of Management Honours

Undergraduate Study

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This degree provides a strong foundation for global careers in accounting, finance, and business management, ensuring KIU graduates are industry-ready, research-competent, and professionally distinguished.

The Bachelor of Management Honours in Accounting degree is a comprehensive program that provides essential accounting knowledge and skills, empowering students to succeed in today’s global business environment. This degree offers a strong foundation in finance and accounting, preparing graduates to excel and lead in diverse accounting and financial sectors across the world. The program aligns with the educational standards of similar degree programs offered by Sri Lankan universities while adhering to global benchmarks in management education. It integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring that students are well-equipped to address contemporary challenges in the financial sector. The curriculum of the BMHons (Accounting) program encompasses a wide range of subjects that cover the core aspects of accounting and financial management. Graduates have access to a variety of career opportunities in both local and international business arenas. In recognition of the program’s excellence and adherence to international standards, KIU has established Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with prestigious professional bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, and PW Holdings. Through these MOUs, students benefit from subject exemptions, scholarships, and gold medals, as well as additional examination exemptions. Moreover, these partnerships provide students with access to valuable resources, including specialized training, networking opportunities, and real-world insights from leading industry professionals.

The BMHons (Accounting) Degree at KIU University offers a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of subjects, including:

Course Code  Title of the course  Credits 
Preparatory Course   
HS 0501  English Language   0 
IT 0201  Computer Studies   0 
Year One Courses   
First Semester – Compulsory Courses   
MGT 1401  Management Principles and Practices  4 
MKT 1301  Business & Environment   3 
MGT 1302  Business Mathematics  3 
MGT 1303  Microeconomics  3 
TOTAL  13 
Second Semester   
MGT1404  Elements of Sociology and Psychology  4 
ACT 1301  Principles of Accounting   3 
MGT 1305  Macro Economics  3 
HRM 1301  Business Communication  3 
MGT 1306  Business Statistics  3 
TOTAL  16 
Year Two Courses   
Third Semester   
MGT 2301  Management Information System  3 
ACT 2301  Management Accounting  3 
MGT2302  Organizational Behavior  3 
MKT 2301  Marketing Management  3 
HRM 2301  Human Resources Management  3 
TOTAL  15 
Fourth Semester   
MGT 2303  Organization Theory  3 
ACT 2302  Financial Management   3 
HRM 2402   Commercial and Industrial Law   4 
ACT 2303  Taxation    3 
MKT 2302  Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibilities   3 
Elective (Accounting)   
ACT2404  Accounting Information Systems  4 
TOTAL  20 
Year Three Courses   
Fifth Semester   
ACT 3301  Auditing   3 
MGT 3301  Computer Based Business Statistics   3 
MGT 3302  Personality Development   3 
MGT 3303  Entrepreneurship and SME   3 
MGT 3304  Organizational Change and Development   3 
Elective (Accounting)   
ACT3402  Advance Financial Accounting and Reporting   3 
TOTAL  18 
Sixth Semester   
MGT3505  Industrial Training   5 
MGT3406  Strategic Management   4 
MGT3307  Conflict Management   3 
MGT3308  Knowledge Management   3 
Elective (Accounting)   
ACT3303  Accounting and Finance Modelling   3 
ACT3304  Corporate Governance, Risks and Ethics   3 
TOTAL  21 
Year Four Courses   
Seventh Semester   
MGT 4401  Research Methods and Academic Writing   4 
MGT 4302  Culture and Management   3 
Specialization Core (Accounting)   
ACT4301  Working Capital Management  3 
ACT4302  Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management  3 
ACT4303  Financial Reporting and Regulations  3 
Elective (Accounting)   
ACTT4305  Business Valuation Theory and Application  3 
TOTAL  19 
Eighth Semester   
MGT 4803  Research Project   8 
MGT 4304  Operation Management    3 
Specialization Core (Accounting)   
ACT4304  Computer Based Accounting  3 
Elective (Accounting)   
ACT4306  Forensic Accounting  3 
TOTAL  17 
  • At least three (3) simple passes (S) in the Commerce Stream, including the subject of Accounting in one and the same sitting at the G.C.E. A/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification. Or 
  • At least three (3) simple passes (S) in any stream in one and the same sitting at the G.C.E. A/L Examination. And 
  • A Credit (C) pass in Mathematics and Business and Accounting Studies at the G.C.E. O/L Examination or an equivalent qualification. 

After completing the BM (Hons) in Accounting degree at KIU, graduates can explore a wide range of professional and academic pathways: 

  • Account Executive 
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 
  • Financial Analyst 
  • Forensic Accountant 
  • Tax Accountant 
  • Auditor 
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 
  • Finance Manager / Consultant 
  • Academics 

Further Studies: 

  • Master’s degree programs in Accounting, Finance, or related Management disciplines locally and internationally. 
  • Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CA Sri Lanka, and CMA, where KIU graduates may be eligible for exemptions. 
  • Specialized postgraduate research in Finance, Corporate Governance, Digital Accounting, Forensic Accounting, etc.  

This degree provides a strong foundation for global careers in accounting, finance, and business management, ensuring KIU graduates are industry-ready, research-competent, and professionally distinguished. 

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