The M.Sc (Accounting) is a programme consisting of course work and a project.
The programme is designed to train both academics and research staff for the public and private sectors.
M.Sc ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME
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COURSE TITLE |
1st SEM. |
2nd SEM. |
3rd SEM. |
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GEDS 801
BSAD 800
ACCT 850 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Religion Faith and Morality CORE COURSES ELECTIVES (Core Accounting Specialization) |
2
3 3
3
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2
3 3
3 3
(2) |
3 6
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TOTAL (50) |
20 |
21 |
9 |
Note: Students are to choose at least two (2) elective courses the 2nd semester that correspond with their intended area of specialization.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for admission to the Master’s programme in Accounting, candidates must:
i. Possess a Bachelor’s degree with minimum of Second Class (Lower) Division in
Accounting of Babcock University or any other approved University.
ii. Candidates with at least Second Class (Lower) Division in a related discipline of
Babcock University or any other approved University may be offered admission provided they possess in addition, a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting.
iii. Candidates must have met the requirements for admission into the Bachelor degree
programme by obtaining Five (5) credits at not more than two sittings in English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other two subjects at SSCE, GCE, NECO or their equivalence. A pass in Economics may be considered provided the candidate has a credit pass in either Accounting or Commerce.
Graduation Requirements
General Requirement Courses: 4 Credit Units
Core Courses: 36 Credit Units
Elective Courses: 4 Credit Units
Dissertation: 6 Credit Units
TOTAL: 50 Credit Units
Course Duration
Regular Semester Module: minimum of three (3) semesters and maximum of five (5) semesters.
Elongated Semester Module: minimum of four (4) semesters and maximum of six (6) semesters.
Probation
Candidate scoring less than 3.00 CGPA at the end of any semester will be placed on probation for the next semester only.
Minimum CGPA for graduation: 3.00
