Undergraduate Programs

BS Accounting & Finance

The BS (Accounting & Finance) is a significantly specialised degree, preparing the graduates to have expertise in Accountancy and Finance. The students will acquire the knowledge and technical skills required in analysing accounting/finance and business problems, and they will use financial information to support business decisions. The degree offers specialization in Accounting and/or Finance. This degree will also prepare students for a rewarding career in any sector of the economy. The graduates may work as a Financial Accountant, Forensic Accountant, Management Accountant, Auditor, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Advisor and Tax Specialist.

Mission

The mission of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (BSAF) is to strength students’ academic level by enhancing required skillset while making them understand their Professional Responsibility and avail opportunities in the field of accounting and finance in the twenty-first century.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  1. To demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of specialized areas pertaining to Accounting and Finance.
  2. To develop the skills in the graduates necessary to analyse financial business problems and finding the appropriate solutions.
  3. To develop communication, interpersonal, and managerial skills in the graduates to work in a highly professional environment at the workplace.
  4. To enhance managerial skills of graduates in the domain of accounting and finance for future business endeavours.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

No.

ATTRIBUTES

OUTCOMES

1

Core Business and Accounting Education

An ability to understand and apply the components of the financial system and how it impacts upon financial decisions in an organisation. And, the understanding of Legal and regulatory environment that commercial organisations and accounting professionals must work within. 

2

Oral and Written Communication

An ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication in interpersonal transactions at workplace at a level expected from the graduates of BS-Accounting & Finance degree.

3

Analytical Thinking and Decision-Making Skills

An ability to organize and analyse data for effective decision making to reach an appropriate and sustainable solution at a level expected from the graduates of BS-Accounting & Finance degree.

4

Ethical Considerations in Decision Making

An ability to understand common ethical problem faced by managers and how to use ethical knowledge in decision making.

5

Leadership

An ability to understand and apply theoretical knowledge on leadership to achieve goals through co-workers in workplace settings at a level expected from the graduates of BS-Accounting & Finance degree.

6

Global Perspective with Focus on Textile Industry

An ability to understand issues related to global business operations with focus on Textile Sector of Pakistan.

Scheme of Studies

1st Semester

2nd Semester

HU-1091 Islamic Studies/Ethics 3 0 3 MA-1003 Business Mathematics-I 3 0 3
MGT-1085 Fundamentals of Management 3 0 3 STAT-1001 Business Statistics 3 0 3
CS-1071 Introduction to Computing 2 1 3 HU-1092 Pakistan Studies 3 0 3
ENG-1093 English-I 3 0 3  ACCT-2082 Financial Accounting  3 0 3
ECON-1081 Micro Economics  3 0 3 ENG-1094 English-II 3 0 3
ACCT-1085  Principles of Accounting 3 0 3 TE-1113  Introduction to Textiles 3 0 3
Total Cr. Hrs. 17 1 18 Total Cr. Hrs. 18 0 18

3rd Semester

4th Semester

MA-1004 Business Mathematics-II 3 0 3 ECON-2082 Macro Economics  3 0 3
STAT-2002 Statistical Inferences 3 0 3 BUS-2086 Business Communication & Report Writing 3 0 3
BUS-2083 Oral Communication 3 0 3 HRM-3081  Introduction to Human Resource Management 3 0 3
MKT-1081  Principles of Marketing 3 0 3 BUS-2085 Business Research Methods 3 0 3
ACCT-2085 Corporate Accounting 3 0 3 FIN-2081  Business Finance 3 0 3
SS-1093 Introduction to Psychology 3 0 3 SS-2092 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 3
Total Cr. Hrs. 18 0 18 Total Cr. Hrs. 18 0 18

5th Semester

6th Semester

FIN-3086 Audit and Assurance 3 0 3  FIN-3089 Investment Analysis 3 0 3
ACCT-3086 Fundamentals of Cost & Management Accounting 3 0 3 ACCT-3087 Business Taxation 3 0 3
CS-3074 Management Information Systems 3 0 3 QM-3083  Managing Project 3 0 3
 FIN-3082  Financial Management 3 0 3 FIN-I-4082 Analysis of Financial Statements 3 0 3
 HU-3096 Foreign Language 3 0 3 LAW-3084  Commercial Law 3 0 3
Total Cr. Hrs. 15 0 15 Total Cr. Hrs. 15 0 15

Summer Semester

Code Course Title Theory Lab Credit Hours
- Internship - - 1

7th Semester

8th Semester

BUS-4089 Corporate Governance & Ethics 3 0 3 FIN-I-4089 International Financial Management 3 0 3
FIN-I-4085  Islamic Banking and Finance  3 0 3 MGT-4086  Elective-I 3 0 3
MGT-4084 Operations Management 3 0 3   Elective-II 3 0 3
ACCT-4081 Strategic Management Accounting 3 0 3 BUS-4088 Final Year Project 3 0 3
FIN-II-4089 Public Finance and Policy 3 0 3          
Total Cr. Hrs. 15 0 15 Total Cr. Hrs. 12 0 12
Total Credits for BS Accounting & Finance 130

Electives List

ACCT-I-4081 Forensic Accounting
ACCT-I-4082 Environmental Accounting
FIN-III-4081 Personal Financial Planning
ACCT-I-4083 Auditing Information Technology
ACCT-I-4084 Tax Accounting
FIN-I-4087 Case Studies in Finance/ Seminar
FIN-II-4087 Behavioural Finance

Course Description

S.No.

Course Name

Course Objectives

1

Islamic Studies / Ethics

This course is aimed at to provide Basic information about Islamic Studies and enhance understanding of the students regarding Islamic Civilization. Also to improve Student’s skill to perform prayers and other worships and enhance the skill of the students for understanding of issues related to faith and religious life.

Recommended Books:
Hamidullah, M. The Muslim conduct of state. The Other Press.
Waliullah, M. Muslim Jurisprudence and the Qur'anic Law of Crimes. Adam Pub..
Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, “Introduction to Al     Sharia Al Islamia” Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (Latest Edition)

2

Fundamentals of Management

This course presents the principles, techniques, and concepts needed for managerial analysis and decision-making. It highlights the effective management of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling related to the internal and external environment and issues of ethics and social responsibility.

Recommended Books:
Robbins, S. P., & Coulter, M. Management Latest Edition. Pearson India.

3

Introduction to Computing

This course, using both lecture and laboratory practice, introduces students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and other emerging technologies such as blogs, wiki, RSS, podcasting, and Google applications.

Recommended Books:
Microsoft Office 2019 Step by Step; Joan Lambert and Curtis Frye
Microsoft Excel Data Analysis and Business Modeling; Wayne Winston

4

English-I

The aim of this course is to ensure that students can communicate effectively in English language. On the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to use vocabulary correctly, construct sentences using correct grammar, write meaningful paragraphs and précis and comprehend written English.

Recommended Books:
Functional English Study Text
Functional English Workbook
Wren, P. C., & Martin, W. High school English grammar and composition. S Chand.

5

Micro Economics

The major areas of focus will be supply and demand analysis, elasticity concepts, consumer choice, and firm’s behaviour, the organization of industry and market failure and differences among various market structures. Through examples and the use of graphs and tables, students will have a good understanding of the theory of consumer behaviour, the theory of the firm, and how markets work.

Recommended Books:
Samuelson, P., & Nordhouse, V. Economics: a textbook.

6

Principles of Accounting

Students in this course will gain skills in reading, interpreting and applying accounting standards. This course builds on introductory financial accounting. The course is essential for all individuals exposed to financial information in the workplace including accountants, auditors, financial analysts, managers, bankers and oversight bodies involved in the preparation or use of company financial statements.

Recommended Books:
Accounting: the basis for business decision by Meigs & Meigs  (Latest Edition)

7

Business Mathematics-I

Business Math is a business course designed to prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, producers, and business leaders by developing abilities and skills that are part of any business environment. A solid understanding of math including algebra, basic geometry and equation solving methods provides the necessary foundation for students interested in careers in business and skilled trade areas. The content includes mathematical operations related to accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and management.

Recommended Books:
S.C. Quinn, F.S. Budnick, K. Bowser, E.H. Flaherty, Applied Mathematics for Business, Economics and Social Science, Latest Edition, McGraw Hill Education,

8

Business Statistics

Introduction and background, A preview of business statistics, Visual description of data: Statistical description of data: Measures of central tendency, measure of dispersion, Data collection and sampling methods, Measure of association, Data collection and sampling methods, Regression and correlation, Models for time series and forecasting, Index numbers, Probability, Discrete probability distributions, Binomial distribution, hypergeometric distribution, Poisson distribution, Continuous distributions, Normal distribution, Standard normal distribution, Exponential distribution.
To Produce Business and Management experts which are well-Conversant with basic knowledge about Statistics.

Recommended Books:
“Business Statistics: A First Course” by Levine D.M., Krehbiel T.M., and M.L. Bereson
“Basic Statistics for Business and Economics.  By Earl K. Bowen & Martin Starr.

9

Pakistan Studies 

This course is designed to enhance the students’ knowledge about history, culture, geography and ideology of Pakistan and to inculcate patriotism in the hearts of students so that they may become a good citizen. Although this will encourage a better understanding of various socio-political, economical and constitutional affairs of Pakistan. It provides comprehensive information about Pakistan’s foreign policy and defines Pakistan’s role in regional and international organizations.

Recommended Books:
Rabbani, I. Latest Edition. Pakistan Affairs.  Carvan Book House, Lahore.

10

Financial Accounting

  • Financial Accounting teaches key accounting concepts and principles to illuminate financial statements and unlock critical insights into business performance and potential. Explore how managers, Wall Street analysts, and entrepreneurs leverage accounting to drive strategic decision-making.

Recommended Books:
Accounting: the basis for business decision by Meigs & Meigs (Latest Edition)

11

English-II

The aim of this course is to develop students’ communication and presentation skills to help students express themselves verbally and non-verbally in different social settings.

Recommended Books:
Communication Skills Study Text
The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas. 13th Edition 2019. New York: McGraw-Hill
Communication for Business, A Practical Approach by Shirley Taylor. 4th Edition 2005. England. Pearson
J. Alred, Gerald: The Handbook of Technical Writing; 12th Edition  ST. MARTIN’s PRESS: New York

12

Introduction to Textiles

The overall aim of the course is to introduce students about the textile industry. The students will get knowledge about the different steps involved during the conversion of textile fibre to finish product.

Recommended Books:
Textile Technology, by Burkhard Wulfhorst, Thomas Gries and Dieter Veit , 1sted, Hanser Publishers

13

Business Mathematics-II

In this course, students will learn about Limits, Properties of Limits and Continuity, Average Rate of Change, The Derivative, Differentiation, Rules of Differentiation, Instantaneous Rate of Change Interpretation, Higher Order Derivatives, The First and Second Derivative Tests, Identification of Maxima and Minima, Curve Sketching, Restricted Domain Considerations, Optimization: Applications, Revenue, Cost and Profit Applications, Additional Applications, Antiderivatives, Rules of Integration, Other Techniques of Integration, Differential Equations. Interest and its Computation, Single Payment Computation, Annuities, and their Future Values, Annuities and their Present Values, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Graphical Solutions (Optimization), Calculus

Recommended Books:
Business Mathematics (Latest Edition), Author(s):   Gary Clendenen, Stanley A. Salzman, Pearson, 2018.

14

Statistical Inferences

  • The covers areas such as sampling and sampling distribution, point and interval estimation and test of hypothesis and p-values concerning population parameters, correlation and simple regression and analysis of variance focusing on applications and assumptions.

Recommended Books:
“Business Statistics: A First Course” by Levine D.M., Krehbiel T.M., and M.L. Bereson
“Basic Statistics for Business and Economics.  By Earl K. Bowen & Martin Starr.

15

Oral Communication

  • This course in public speaking includes organization of speech materials, practice of oral reading, participation in panel discussions, and presentations of informal talks and formal speeches. Self-evaluation and growth are encouraged through the use of videotaping.

Recommended Books:
Stephen E. Lucas, The Art of Public Speaking, 8th edition (Mc Graw Hill )

16

Principles of Marketing

  • Course topics include market-oriented strategic planning, marketing research and information systems, buyer behavior, target market selection, competitive positioning, product and service planning and management, pricing, distribution, and integrated communications, including advertising, public relations

Recommended Books:
Principles of marketing by Philip Kotler, Armstrong Pearson Latest Edition

17

Corporate Accounting

  • Financial Accounting teaches key accounting concepts and principles to illuminate financial statements and unlock critical insights into business performance and potential. Explore how managers, Wall Street analysts, and entrepreneurs leverage accounting to drive strategic decision-making.

Recommended Books:
Accounting: the basis for business decision by Meigs & Meigs (Latest Edition)

18

Introduction to Psychology

  • his introductory psychology course covers a survey of information and theory. Topics include the brain and behaviour, research methods, learning, consciousness, motivation, emotion, human growth and development, personality, abnormal behaviour and psychotherapy, social cognition, and understanding.

Recommended Books:
Kalat, J. W. (2021). Introduction to psychology. Cengage Learning.

19

Macro Economics

  • Business Economics II study topics such as GDP (Gross Domestic Product), unemployment (including unemployment rates), national income, price indices, output, consumption, inflation, saving, investment, energy, international trade, and international finance.

Recommended Books:
McConnel and Bruce. Principles of Economics, Latest Edition, McGraw Hill.
Mankiw. Principles of Macroeconomics. Latest Edition

20

Business Communication and Report writing

  • Business Communication and Report Writing emphasizes effective business writing and covers letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. Includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication.

Recommended Books:
Effective Business Communication, Herta A Murphy, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill

21

Introduction to HRM

The course provides an overview of the fundamentals of human resource management and the importance and impact of human resource function in an organization. Drawing from operational and strategic perspective, this course examines the challenges facing human resource managers in contemporary business environment and seeks to develop and understanding of human resource management practices in the continually changing social, economic, industrial relations and organizational environments. The course will focus primarily on seven major areas: human resource management, planning human resources, attracting, and selecting human resources, placing, developing and evaluating human resources, rewarding human resources, maintaining high performance and evaluating human resources strategies.

Recommended Books:
Fundaments of Human Resource Management by David A. Decenzo & Stephen P. Robbins: 13th Edition

22

Business Research Methods

This course will assist students in identifying, discussing, and formulating a research problem, in selecting and applying appropriate research approaches and methods of inquiry (both quantitative or qualitative), and in presenting their results.
Recommended Books:
Research Methods for Business (Six edition) by Uma Sekaran and Roger Bougie

23

Business Finance

The aim of this course, how business works is great for entrepreneurs planning on starting businesses, students trying to figure out whether a career in business is right for them, and employees looking to understand more about their companies and build their business acumen.

Recommended Books:
Van Horne, James C and John M. Wachowicz Jr, Fundamentals of Financial Management,
Latest Edition, Prentice Hall Inc, New Jersey

24

Introduction to Sociology

This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations.

25

Audit and Assurance

  • Reasons for auditing. Principles and postulates of auditing. The legal and professional environment. The duties of auditors. Audit planning. Conduct of audits and assurance services. Computer-based systems. The report of the auditors or assurance service providers.

Recommended Books:
Audit and Assurance 2021 by Emile Woolf International

26

Fundamentals of Cost & Management Accounting

The course cover major areas of Control Systems, Cost Management Concepts and Cost Behavior, Traditional and Activity-Based Cost Management Systems, Organizational Design, Responsibility Centers, and Financial Control, Management Accounting Information for Activity and Process, Pricing, Product Planning and Investment Decisions.

Recommended Books:
A Textbook of Cost and Management Accounting, 10th Edition
By Arora M.N.

27

Management Information System

MIS course cover different technologies, techniques and infrastructure of transaction processing systems associated with various transaction cycles, the e-commerce technology architecture and discuss the strategies for successful E-commerce. Identifying and analyzing risk factors, measures to mitigate risks and the importance of business continuity planning.

Recommended Books:
Management Information Systems 2014 by Ken J. SousaEffy Oz

28

Financial Management

The aim of the Finance Management course is to expose the student to the financial issues of determining the monetary resources needed by a business, the mix of these resources, the sources and uses of funds, the benefits, risks and costs associated with different types of resources and financing.
Recommended Books:
 Jemes C. Vanhorne: Fundamentals of Financial Management 13th edition
Eugene F. Brigham: Fundamentals of Financial Management

29

Foreign language

The course designed to be able to understand the basics of Chinese language. To be able to speak, write, and read the basics of Chinese language.

30

Investment analysis

The course is designed as a practical guide to help students gain foundational knowledge of investing and develop the analytic skills necessary for deciphering investment issues. Carefully organized contents will guide students through fundamental investing concepts, portfolio and capital market theory, common stock analysis and valuation, fixed income and derivative securities, the specifics of security analysis and portfolio management, and more.
Recommended Book:
Investments: Analysis and Management by Jones, Jensen 14th Edition

31

Business Taxation

Business Taxation course will cover the Income from business and profession Terms used. Considerations governing taxation of business profits. Maintenance of accounts on mercantile or cash basis. Income chargeability under income tax law on income from business. Principles of computation of taxable profits, allowable deductions.

Recommended Books:
A Text Book Of Business Taxation 2022
BY Ijaz Ali Waince, Ansar Abbas Waince, Muhammad Akmal

32

Managing Project

Introduction to Project: What is project management, understanding organizational structures, understanding project life cycle and project management process. Initiating the Project: Defining the project Initiation Process, Determining the project goals, identifying the project constraints. Creating the Scope statement and WBS: Scoping out the project, Publishing the scope management plan. Creating the Work Break down structure. Communicating with stakeholders. Resource Planning and Estimating: Developing a Resource Management plan, Developing an Organizational plan, Time estimating techniques. Cost estimating Techniques. Establishing Project Planning Controls: Risk planning, understanding procurement planning. Creating the project plan: Developing the project schedule, Tools and techniques of schedule Development, Establishing the cost budget baseline, Developing the project plan. Measuring and Controlling Project Performance: Contracting foundation, Laying out Quality Assurance Procedure. Managing project progress, Establishing performance Measurements. Controlling Changes: Managing Integrated Change Control, controlling schedule changes, Managing cost changes. Closing Out the Project: Formulating Project Closeout, Administrative closure.

Recommended Books:
Project management: The managerial process with MS project; latest edition, Larson, Erik, and Clifford Gray; McGraw-Hill Education
Project Management Professional: Study Guide; latest edition; Kim Heldman; BPB Publications New Delhi

33

Analysis of Financial Statements

Course will cove, fundamental values estimation,  value creation for shareholders, relevance of cash-flows, Profitability valuation, growth, analysing growth, analysing the quality of financial reports, accounting methods used in financial statements.
Recommended Books:
Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation: A Strategic Perspective, by James M. Wahlen, Mark Bradshaw, and Stephen P Baginski

34

Commercial Law

This course will cover international trade and corporate law; financial services regulation; European law; international economic law; intellectual property law; human rights law; corporate governance; law and finance in emerging markets.
Recommended Books:
Commercial Law, Selected Statutes, 2019-2020
William D. WarrenSteven D Walt

35

Corporate Governance Ethics

This course introduces contemporary and controversial ethical issues facing the business community. Topics include moral reasoning, moral dilemmas, law and morality, equity, justice and fairness, ethical standards, and moral development.

Recommended Books:
Corporate Governance and Ethics 2008, Wiley

36

Islamic Banking and Finance

The course has been designed to enable the students to understand and explain the philosophy, principles and operations of Islamic finance including Islamic banking, Islamic financial instruments and Takaful and how they are different from the conventional banking and financial system.
Recommended Books:
Meezan Bank’s Guide to Islamic Banking 2015, by Dr. Muhammad Imam Ashraf Usmani, Quranic Studies Publishers

37

Operations Management

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the foundations of the operations function in both manufacturing and services. The course will analyse operations from both the strategic and operational perspectives and highlight the competitive advantages that operations can provide for the organization. The goal of the course is to help students become effective managers in today’s competitive, global environment. The course will examine operations as a competitive weapon, demand forecasting, supply-chain management, aggregate planning, inventory systems, just in-time systems and material requirements planning.

38

Strategic Management Accounting

The strategic management accounting aimed to the following: Providing information for decision-making, planning and effective participation in decision-making and strategic planning process; Assist managers to direction and control of operational activities.
      Recommended Books:
Strategic Management Accounting, Volume I: Aligning Strategy, Operations and Finance 1st ed. 2018 Edition 

39

Public Finance and Policy

Public Finance will introduce students to the public sector reform agenda with a focus on public finance issues; - to demonstrate administrative, political, and economic constraints to public finance reforms; - to develop analytical skills of the students in three major areas of public finance reforms (performance-based budgeting, mid-term financial planning, budget decentralization).

Recommended Books: 
Public Finance and Public Policy
Sixth Edition, 2019  by Jonathan Gruber

40

International Financial Management

International financial management aims to maximize the profits of the organization by making correct investment decisions. It promotes investments that are safe and will generate good returns. Also, the utilization of funds should be such that the activities of the company go on without interruption. This will result in an increase in turnover and thus, profits.

Recommended Books: 
International financial management; Author: Jeff Madura; Publisher: Bostan, MA Cengage Learning, [2018]

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1st Semester

2nd Semester

HU-1091 Islamic Studies/Ethics 3 0 3 MA-1003 Business Mathematics-I 3 0 3
MGT-1085 Fundamentals of Management 3 0 3 STAT-1001 Business Statistics 3 0 3
CS-1071 Introduction to Computing 2 1 3 HU-1092 Pakistan Studies 3 0 3
ENG-1093 English-I 3 0 3 ACCT-2082 Financial Accounting  3 0 3
ECON-1081 Micro Economics  3 0 3 ENG-1094 English-II 3 0 3
ACCT-1085  Principles of Accounting 3 0 3 TE-1113  Introduction to Textiles 3 0 3
Total Cr. Hrs. 17 1 18 Total Cr. Hrs. 18 0 18

3rd Semester

4th Semester

MA-1004 Business Mathematics-II 3 0 3 ECON-2082 Macro Economics  3 0 3
STAT-2002 Statistical Inferences 3 0 3 BUS-2086 Business Communication & Report Writing 3 0 3
BUS-2083 Oral Communication 3 0 3 HRM-3081  Introduction to Human Resource Management 3 0 3
MKT-1081  Principles of Marketing 3 0 3 BUS-2085 Business Research Methods 3 0 3
ACCT-2085 Corporate Accounting 3 0 3 FIN-2081  Business Finance 3 0 3
SS-1093 Introduction to Psychology 3 0 3 SS-2092 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 3
Total Cr. Hrs. 18 0 18 Total Cr. Hrs. 18 0 18

5th Semester

6th Semester

FIN-3086 Audit and Assurance 3 0 3 FIN-3089 Investment Analysis 3 0 3
ACCT-3086 Fundamentals of Cost & Management Accounting 3 0 3 ACCT-3087 Business Taxation 3 0 3
CS-3074 Management Information Systems 3 0 3 QM-3083  Managing Project 3 0 3
FIN-3082  Financial Management 3 0 3 FIN-I-4082 Analysis of Financial Statements 3 0 3
HU-3096 Foreign Language 3 0 3 LAW-3084  Commercial Law 3 0 3
Total Cr. Hrs. 15 0 15 Total Cr. Hrs. 15 0 15

Summer Semester

Code Course Title Theory Lab Credit Hours
- Internship - - 1

7th Semester

8th Semester

BUS-4089 Corporate Governance & Ethics 3 0 3 FIN-I-4089 International Financial Management 3 0 3
FIN-I-4085  Islamic Banking and Finance  3 0 3 MGT-4086  Elective-I 3 0 3
MGT-4084 Operations Management 3 0 3   Elective-II 3 0 3
ACCT-4081 Strategic Management Accounting 3 0 3 BUS-4088 Final Year Project 3 0 3
FIN-II-4089 Public Finance and Policy 3 0 3          
Total Cr. Hrs. 15 0 15 Total Cr. Hrs. 12 0 12
Total Credits for BS Accounting & Finance 130

 

Electives List

 

ACCT-I-4081 Forensic Accounting
ACCT-I-4082 Environmental Accounting
FIN-III-4081 Personal Financial Planning
ACCT-I-4083 Auditing Information Technology
ACCT-I-4084 Tax Accounting
FIN-I-4087 Case Studies in Finance/ Seminar
FIN-II-4087 Behavioural Finance

Course Description


S.No.

Course    Name

Course    Objectives

1

Islamic Studies / Ethics

This course    is aimed at to provide Basic information about Islamic Studies and enhance    understanding of the students regarding Islamic Civilization. Also to improve    Student’s skill to perform prayers and other worships and enhance the skill    of the students for understanding of issues related to faith and religious    life.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Hamidullah,    M. The Muslim conduct of state. The Other Press.
        Waliullah,    M. Muslim Jurisprudence and the Qur'anic Law of Crimes. Adam Pub..
        Dr.    Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, “Introduction to Al     Sharia Al Islamia” Allama Iqbal Open    University, Islamabad (Latest Edition)

 

2

Fundamentals of Management

This course presents the principles, techniques, and    concepts needed for managerial analysis and decision-making. It    highlights the effective management of planning, organizing, influencing, and    controlling related to the internal and external environment and issues of    ethics and social responsibility.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Robbins,    S. P., & Coulter, M. Management Latest Edition. Pearson India.

 

3

Introduction to Computing

This course, using both lecture and laboratory    practice, introduces students to basic computer concepts in hardware,    software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce,    decision support systems, and other emerging technologies such as blogs,    wiki, RSS, podcasting, and Google applications.

     

Recommended Books:

        Microsoft    Office 2019 Step by Step; Joan Lambert and Curtis Frye
        Microsoft    Excel Data Analysis and Business Modeling; Wayne Winston

 

4

English-I

The aim of    this course is to ensure that students can communicate effectively in English    language. On the successful completion of this course, the students will be    able to use vocabulary correctly, construct sentences using correct grammar,    write meaningful paragraphs and précis and comprehend written English.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Functional    English Study Text
        Functional    English Workbook
        Wren, P.    C., & Martin, W. High school English grammar and composition. S Chand.

 

5

Micro Economics

The major    areas of focus will be supply and demand analysis, elasticity concepts,    consumer choice, and firm’s behaviour, the organization of industry and    market failure and differences among various market structures. Through    examples and the use of graphs and tables, students will have a good    understanding of the theory of consumer behaviour, the theory of the firm,    and how markets work.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Samuelson,    P., & Nordhouse, V. Economics: a textbook.

 

6

Principles of Accounting

Students in this course will    gain skills in reading, interpreting and applying accounting standards. This    course builds on introductory financial accounting. The course is essential    for all individuals exposed to financial information in the workplace    including accountants, auditors, financial analysts, managers, bankers and    oversight bodies involved in the preparation or use of company financial    statements.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Accounting:    the basis for business decision by Meigs & Meigs  (Latest Edition)

 

7

Business Mathematics-I

Business    Math is a business course designed to prepare students for roles as    entrepreneurs, producers, and business leaders by developing abilities and    skills that are part of any business environment. A solid understanding of    math including algebra, basic geometry and equation solving methods provides    the necessary foundation for students interested in careers in business and    skilled trade areas. The content includes mathematical operations related to    accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and management.

     

Recommended    Books:

        S.C. Quinn,    F.S. Budnick, K. Bowser, E.H. Flaherty, Applied Mathematics for Business,    Economics and Social Science, Latest Edition, McGraw Hill Education,

 

8

Business Statistics

Introduction and background, A preview of    business statistics, Visual description of data: Statistical description of    data: Measures of central tendency, measure of dispersion, Data collection    and sampling methods, Measure of association, Data collection and sampling    methods, Regression and correlation, Models for time series and forecasting,    Index numbers, Probability, Discrete probability distributions, Binomial    distribution, hypergeometric distribution, Poisson distribution, Continuous    distributions, Normal distribution, Standard normal distribution, Exponential    distribution.

      To Produce Business and Management experts    which are well-Conversant with basic knowledge about Statistics.

 

     

Recommended Books:

        “Business Statistics: A First Course” by    Levine D.M., Krehbiel T.M., and M.L. Bereson
        “Basic Statistics for Business and    Economics.  By Earl K. Bowen &    Martin Starr.

 

9

Pakistan Studies 

This course is designed to enhance the    students’ knowledge about history, culture, geography and ideology of    Pakistan and to inculcate patriotism in the hearts of students so that they    may become a good citizen. Although this will encourage a better    understanding of various    socio-political, economical and constitutional affairs of Pakistan. It    provides comprehensive information about Pakistan’s foreign policy and    defines Pakistan’s role in regional and international organizations.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Rabbani,    I. Latest Edition. Pakistan Affairs.     Carvan Book House, Lahore.

 

10

Financial Accounting

         
  • Financial Accounting teaches key accounting concepts and    principles to illuminate financial statements and unlock critical insights    into business performance and potential. Explore how managers, Wall    Street analysts, and entrepreneurs leverage accounting to drive strategic    decision-making.
  •    
     

Recommended    Books:

        Accounting:    the basis for business decision by Meigs & Meigs (Latest Edition)

 

11

English-II

The aim of    this course is to develop students’ communication and presentation skills to    help students express themselves verbally and non-verbally in different    social settings.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Communication    Skills Study Text
        The Art of    Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas. 13th Edition 2019. New York: McGraw-Hill
        Communication    for Business, A Practical Approach by Shirley Taylor. 4th Edition 2005.    England. Pearson
        J.    Alred, Gerald: The Handbook of Technical Writing; 12th Edition  ST. MARTIN’s PRESS: New York

 

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Introduction to Textiles

The overall    aim of the course is to introduce students about the textile industry. The    students will get knowledge about the different steps involved during the    conversion of textile fibre to finish product.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Textile    Technology, by Burkhard Wulfhorst, Thomas Gries and Dieter Veit , 1sted,    Hanser Publishers

 

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Business Mathematics-II

In this    course, students will learn about Limits, Properties of Limits and    Continuity, Average Rate of Change, The Derivative, Differentiation, Rules of    Differentiation, Instantaneous Rate of Change Interpretation, Higher Order    Derivatives, The First and Second Derivative Tests, Identification of Maxima    and Minima, Curve Sketching, Restricted Domain Considerations, Optimization:    Applications, Revenue, Cost and Profit Applications, Additional Applications,    Antiderivatives, Rules of Integration, Other Techniques of Integration,    Differential Equations. Interest and its Computation, Single Payment    Computation, Annuities, and their Future Values, Annuities and their Present    Values, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Graphical Solutions (Optimization), Calculus

     

Recommended    Books:

        Business    Mathematics (Latest Edition), Author(s):   Gary Clendenen, Stanley A. Salzman, Pearson,    2018.

 

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Statistical Inferences

         
  • The covers areas such    as sampling and sampling    distribution, point and interval estimation and test of hypothesis and    p-values concerning population parameters, correlation and simple regression    and analysis of variance focusing on applications and assumptions.
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Recommended    Books:

        “Business    Statistics: A First Course” by Levine D.M., Krehbiel T.M., and M.L. Bereson
        “Basic    Statistics for Business and Economics.     By Earl K. Bowen & Martin Starr.

 

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Oral Communication

         
  • This course in public    speaking includes organization    of speech materials, practice of oral reading, participation in panel    discussions, and presentations of informal talks and formal speeches.    Self-evaluation and growth are encouraged through the use of videotaping.
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Recommended    Books:

        Stephen E.    Lucas, The Art of Public Speaking, 8th edition (Mc Graw Hill )

 

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Principles of Marketing

         
  • Course topics include    market-oriented strategic planning, marketing research and information    systems, buyer behavior, target market selection, competitive positioning,    product and service planning and management, pricing, distribution, and    integrated communications, including advertising, public relations
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Recommended    Books:

        Principles    of marketing by Philip Kotler, Armstrong Pearson Latest Edition

 

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Corporate Accounting

         
  • Financial Accounting teaches key accounting concepts and    principles to illuminate financial statements and unlock critical insights    into business performance and potential. Explore how managers, Wall    Street analysts, and entrepreneurs leverage accounting to drive strategic    decision-making.
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Recommended    Books:

        Accounting:    the basis for business decision by Meigs & Meigs (Latest Edition)

 

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Introduction to Psychology

         
  • his introductory    psychology course covers a survey of information and theory. Topics include    the brain and behaviour,    research methods, learning, consciousness, motivation, emotion, human growth    and development, personality, abnormal behaviour and psychotherapy, social    cognition, and understanding.
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Recommended    Books:

        Kalat, J.    W. (2021). Introduction to psychology. Cengage Learning.

 

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Macro Economics

         
  • Business Economics II    study topics such as GDP (Gross Domestic Product), unemployment (including    unemployment rates), national income, price indices, output, consumption,    inflation, saving, investment, energy, international trade, and international    finance.
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Recommended    Books:

        McConnel    and Bruce. Principles of Economics, Latest Edition, McGraw Hill.
        Mankiw.    Principles of Macroeconomics. Latest Edition

 

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Business Communication and Report writing

         
  • Business Communication and    Report Writing emphasizes    effective business writing and covers letters, memoranda, reports,    application letters, and resumes. Includes the fundamentals of    business communication and an introduction to international communication.
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Recommended    Books:

        Effective    Business Communication, Herta A Murphy, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill

 

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Introduction to HRM

The course provides an overview of the fundamentals of    human resource management and the importance and impact of human resource    function in an organization. Drawing from operational and strategic    perspective, this course examines the challenges facing human resource    managers in contemporary business environment and seeks to develop and    understanding of human resource management practices in the continually    changing social, economic, industrial relations and organizational    environments. The course will focus primarily on seven major areas: human    resource management, planning human resources, attracting, and selecting    human resources, placing, developing and evaluating human resources,    rewarding human resources, maintaining high performance and evaluating human    resources strategies.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Fundaments    of Human Resource Management by David A. Decenzo & Stephen P. Robbins: 13th    Edition

 

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Business Research Methods

This course will assist students in identifying, discussing,    and formulating a research problem, in selecting and applying appropriate    research approaches and methods of inquiry (both quantitative or    qualitative), and in presenting their results.

      Recommended    Books:
      Research    Methods for Business (Six edition) by Uma Sekaran and Roger Bougie

 

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Business Finance

The aim of    this course, how business works is great for entrepreneurs planning on    starting businesses, students trying to figure out whether a career in    business is right for them, and employees looking to understand more about    their companies and build their business acumen.

     

Recommended Books:

        Van Horne, James C and John M. Wachowicz    Jr, Fundamentals of Financial Management,
        Latest Edition, Prentice Hall Inc, New Jersey

 

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Introduction to Sociology

This course introduces the scientific study of human    society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity    and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions,    and organizations.

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Audit and Assurance

         
  • Reasons for auditing. Principles and postulates    of auditing. The legal and professional environment. The duties of auditors.    Audit planning. Conduct of audits and assurance services. Computer-based    systems. The report of the auditors or assurance service providers.
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Recommended Books:

        Audit and Assurance 2021 by Emile Woolf International

 

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Fundamentals of Cost & Management Accounting

The course cover major areas    of Control Systems, Cost Management Concepts and Cost Behavior, Traditional    and Activity-Based Cost Management Systems, Organizational Design,    Responsibility Centers, and Financial Control, Management Accounting    Information for Activity and Process, Pricing, Product Planning and    Investment Decisions.

     

Recommended Books:

        A Textbook of Cost and Management    Accounting, 10th Edition
        By Arora M.N.

 

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Management Information System

MIS course cover different technologies,    techniques and infrastructure of transaction processing systems associated    with various transaction cycles, the e-commerce technology architecture    and discuss the strategies for successful E-commerce. Identifying and    analyzing risk factors, measures to mitigate risks and the importance of    business continuity planning.

     

Recommended Books:

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Financial Management

The aim of the Finance    Management course is to expose the student to the financial issues of    determining the monetary resources needed by a business, the mix of these    resources, the sources and uses of funds, the benefits, risks and costs    associated with different types of resources and financing.

      Recommended Books:
      Jemes C. Vanhorne: Fundamentals of Financial    Management 13th edition
      Eugene F. Brigham: Fundamentals of Financial Management

 

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Foreign language

The course    designed to be able to understand the basics of Chinese language. To be able    to speak, write, and read the basics of Chinese language.

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Investment analysis

The    course is designed as a practical guide to help students gain foundational    knowledge of investing and develop the analytic skills necessary for    deciphering investment issues. Carefully organized contents will guide    students through fundamental investing concepts, portfolio and capital market    theory, common stock analysis and valuation, fixed income and derivative    securities, the specifics of security analysis and portfolio management, and    more.

      Recommended    Book:
      Investments:    Analysis and Management by Jones, Jensen 14th Edition

 

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Business Taxation

Business    Taxation course will cover the Income from business and profession Terms used.    Considerations governing taxation of business profits. Maintenance of    accounts on mercantile or cash basis. Income chargeability under income tax    law on income from business. Principles of computation of taxable profits,    allowable deductions.

     

Recommended Books:

        A Text Book Of Business Taxation 2022
        BY Ijaz Ali Waince, Ansar Abbas Waince, Muhammad Akmal

 

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Managing Project

Introduction    to Project: What is project management, understanding organizational    structures, understanding project life cycle and project management process.    Initiating the Project: Defining the project Initiation Process, Determining    the project goals, identifying the project constraints. Creating the Scope    statement and WBS: Scoping out the project, Publishing the scope management    plan. Creating the Work Break down structure. Communicating with    stakeholders. Resource Planning and Estimating: Developing a Resource    Management plan, Developing an Organizational plan, Time estimating    techniques. Cost estimating Techniques. Establishing Project Planning    Controls: Risk planning, understanding procurement planning. Creating the    project plan: Developing the project schedule, Tools and techniques of    schedule Development, Establishing the cost budget baseline, Developing the    project plan. Measuring and Controlling Project Performance: Contracting    foundation, Laying out Quality Assurance Procedure. Managing project    progress, Establishing performance Measurements. Controlling Changes:    Managing Integrated Change Control, controlling schedule changes, Managing    cost changes. Closing Out the Project: Formulating Project Closeout,    Administrative closure.

     

Recommended    Books:

        Project    management: The managerial process with MS project; latest edition, Larson,    Erik, and Clifford Gray; McGraw-Hill Education
        Project    Management Professional: Study Guide; latest edition; Kim Heldman; BPB    Publications New Delhi

 

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Analysis of Financial Statements

Course will cove, fundamental values estimation,  value creation for shareholders, relevance    of cash-flows, Profitability valuation, growth, analysing growth, analysing    the quality of financial reports, accounting methods used in financial    statements.

      Recommended    Books:
      Financial Reporting, Financial    Statement Analysis and Valuation: A Strategic Perspective, by James M.    Wahlen, Mark Bradshaw, and Stephen P Baginski

 

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Commercial Law

This course will cover international trade and corporate law; financial    services regulation; European law; international economic law; intellectual    property law; human rights law; corporate governance; law and finance in    emerging markets.

      Recommended Books:
      Commercial Law, Selected Statutes,    2019-2020
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Corporate Governance Ethics

This course introduces contemporary and controversial ethical issues    facing the business community. Topics include moral reasoning, moral dilemmas, law and morality, equity, justice and    fairness, ethical standards, and moral development.

     

Recommended Books:

        Corporate Governance and Ethics 2008, Wiley

 

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Islamic Banking and Finance

The    course has been designed to enable the students to understand and explain the    philosophy, principles and operations of Islamic finance including Islamic    banking, Islamic financial instruments and Takaful and how they are different    from the conventional banking and financial system.

      Recommended Books:
      Meezan Bank’s Guide to Islamic Banking 2015, by Dr.    Muhammad Imam Ashraf Usmani, Quranic Studies Publishers

 

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Operations Management

This course is designed to provide the student with an    understanding of the foundations of the operations function in both    manufacturing and services. The course will analyse operations from both the    strategic and operational perspectives and highlight the competitive    advantages that operations can provide for the organization. The goal of the    course is to help students become effective managers in today’s competitive,    global environment. The course will examine operations as a competitive    weapon, demand forecasting, supply-chain management, aggregate planning,    inventory systems, just in-time systems and material requirements planning.

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Strategic Management Accounting

The strategic management accounting aimed to the    following: Providing information    for decision-making, planning and effective participation in decision-making    and strategic planning process; Assist managers to direction and    control of operational activities.

            Recommended Books:
      Strategic    Management Accounting, Volume I: Aligning Strategy, Operations and Finance    1st ed. 2018 Edition 

 

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Public Finance and Policy

Public    Finance will introduce students to the public sector reform agenda with a    focus on public finance issues; - to demonstrate administrative, political,    and economic constraints to public finance reforms; - to develop analytical skills    of the students in three major areas of public finance reforms    (performance-based budgeting, mid-term financial planning, budget    decentralization).

     

Recommended    Books: 

        Public    Finance and Public Policy
        Sixth    Edition, 2019  by Jonathan Gruber

 

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International Financial Management

International financial management aims to maximize the    profits of the organization by making correct investment decisions. It    promotes investments that are safe and will generate good returns. Also, the utilization    of funds should be such that the activities of the company go on without    interruption. This will result in an increase in turnover and thus, profits.

     

Recommended    Books: 

        International    financial management; Author: Jeff Madura; Publisher: Bostan, MA Cengage    Learning, [2018]

 

Eligibility Criteria
  1. FA, F.Sc, I.Com, ICS, A-Levels or equivalent with minimum 45% marks.
Admission Criteria
  • Marks of Intermediate (Part-I) 100% weightage

Note: Applications are entertained on Intermediate Part-I basis and merit would be finalized accordingly. However, the admitted students must meet the basic eligibility criteria of the relevant degree program on the announcement of Intermediate Part-II result failing which admission will be automatically cancelled.

Open Merit Fee - 1st Semester

Fee Heads1st Semester Fee (Rs)
Admission Fee (Once at admission) 25,000
Certificate Verification Fee (Once at admission) 2,000
Red Crescent Donation (Once at admission) 50
University Card Fee (Once at admission) 300
University Security (Refundable) 5,000
   
Tuition Fee (Per Semester) 62,400
Library Fee (Per Semester) 3,000
Examination Fee (Per Semester) 3,000
Medical Fee (Per Semester) 2,000
Student Activity Fund (Per Semester) 2,000
Endowment Fund (Per Semester) 1,000
TOTAL 105,750

Note:

  • Tuition Fee will increase @ 2.5% Per Annum in Subsequent Years.
  • 1/3rd of the Tuition Fee along with Examination Fee will be charged in Summer/Extra Semester.
  • Degree Fee will be charged @5000 rupees Once in the Last Semester

Hostel Dues

ParticularsRupees
Hostel Charges (Per Semester) 25,000
Hostel Security (Refundable) 5,000
TOTAL 30,000

Self Finance Fee - 1st Semester

Fee Heads1st Semester Fee (Rs)
Regular Fee of 1st Semester 105,750
Self Finance Fee Installments (Per Semester) 37,500
Total 143,250
  1. The candidates seeking admission against self-finance seats will have to apply on separate application form. You can apply online ,  application / prospectus fee is Rs. 2,500/- for each Program. The minimum eligibility criterion for the admission on Self-Finance Basis is the same as prescribed for Open Merit.
  2. The completed application form with required supporting documents as mentioned in the application form along with a bank draft of following (Self-Finance Dues + Regular 1st Semester dues) should reach the Admission Office of the University  on or before the notified closing date.
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