Department of Accounting and Finance

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Department of Accounting and Finance

About the Department

The Department of Accounting and Finance is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding necessary to succeed in the fields of financial management, accounting, auditing, taxation, and related areas. The department is set up in way that can realize preparing future professionals who can analyze financial data, support decision-making, and contribute to sustainable organizational growth.

The department typically offers programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and gives a unique blend of theoretical understanding and practical application. Core areas of study include:

Accounting – financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and accounting information systems.

Finance – corporate finance, investment analysis, financial markets, risk management, and banking.

In addition to academic instruction, the department often engages in research, consultancy, and industry collaborations, ensuring that students stay up to date with global financial trends and practices. Moreover, the program equips students with the necessary skills and abilities to further their knowledge in this discipline by pursuing professional certificates like CPA, ACCA, CFA, or CMA or taking advanced degrees in this field.

This department serves as a hub for developing analytical thinkers, ethical leaders, and finance professionals who can thrive in diverse business environments, both locally and internationally.

Course Structure

The Accounting and Finance Degree program of Ilays University offers a comprehensive up-to-date curriculum that prepares students gain theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting and finance areas. The course is structured in a coherent way that gives students gradual learning and incremental build up of their skills. Students will take core and supplementary courses in a balanced way that minimizes conceptual and technical barriers that students experience and generally causes chances of drop-out. Lectures are delivered in an exciting, student-centered approach.

Available Programs

Program Duration
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance 4 Years

Department Requirements

Admission Requirements:

    To be eligible for admission into the Ilays University undergraduate programs, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Secondary-leaving certificate (High School Diploma) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Two (2) recent passport-size photographs (one soft copy and one hard copy) with a background.
  • Official recommendation letter from the applicant’s school.
  • A sponsorship letter from a parent or legal guardian confirming financial responsibility.
  • Applicants must successfully pass an admission interview and/or entrance examination.
  • Payment of a non-refundable $15 registration fee.
  • Fill and sign the application form.
  • Parent/guardian must co-sign with the application form.