MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

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COURSE DURATION: Two (2) years | Rolling Intakes: January, September

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of this programme is to provide an excellent foundation for a career in both corporate and public finance using diverse research models. The curriculum places much emphasis on the improvement of the student's ability to handle financial issues confronting the business and financial world with professionalism and ethics. The programme is practical and career-oriented while maintaining high standards of rigour and scholarship. It provides new skills, analytical tools and perspectives, which provide a sound basis for financial management, accounting, investments, public finance and development, and management of financial institutions and markets. 

RATIONALE

The programme provides a deep understanding of important financial concepts, models, methods, and theories that can be applied in both corporate and public environments in financial management. The programme will help improve quantitative analytical skills and deepen students’ knowledge of the financial markets. The programme aims at training the critical manpower required towards achieving Kenya’s Vision 2030, Sustainable Development Goals and other development objectives, and making East and Central Africa a vibrant region ready to face a globalizing world characterized by constant change and new demands.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the programme, the learner should be able to:

1. Illustrate an understanding of theories in finance, accounting and related disciplines;
2. Apply core concepts and tools in the finance discipline to develop integrated and innovative strategies to address current and emerging business problems;
3. Evaluate and criticize financial policies and action plans;
4. Develop appropriate research protocols to undertake research in finance, accounting and related disciplines.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Face-Face Mode

Lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork.

Open, Distance Learning, and e-Learning Mode

To be offered off-campus using a multi-media approach, including a variety of self-instructional print and video conferencing materials.

Blended Learning Mode

This is the use of combined face to face and open, distance learning and e-learning modes

Contact Details: 

P. O. Box P.O Box 30197 - 00100 ,GPO .
Lower Kabete Campus - Lower Kabete Road
Tel: Tel: +254 02 4184160-5/254 20 2059163-4/ 0735704065/ 0729396808
Email: dept-acc@uonbi.ac.ke

Contact Person:Chairman Department of Finance and Accounting