The Bachelor of Accounting programme offered by Gedu College of Business Studies is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK. The accreditation recognizes the relevance and quality of the programme in relation to ACCA’s Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills levels. Eligible graduates of the programme may receive exemptions for up to five ACCA examinations, subject to ACCA’s exemption regulations and approval at the time of student registration with ACCA. This accreditation supports students who wish to pursue the ACCA qualification as part of their professional development in accounting and finance. For more details on exemption: click the link https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html
The Bachelor of Accounting program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and techniques. The program aims to develop students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field of accounting, preparing students for a wide range of career opportunities in the accounting profession. The program focuses on various field of accounting like financial accounting and corporate reporting, cost and managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, accounting information system, corporate law, and other key areas of accounting as core modules to equip students with a solid foundation in accounting. In addition, the program offers various other functional and professional development modules to develop their professional skills and interpersonal skills which are indispensable to produce competent and ethical accounting professionals ready for diverse career opportunities.
The program integrates the knowledge required for professional certifications like ACCA, CPA, CIMA and etc. to prepare students for a globalized business environment and giving students a strong foundation to pursue further qualifications. In order to deepen the area of their study and to specialize, the program offers various both credited and non-credited elective modules to cater the needs of diverse students. Moreover, the program aims to enhance students' ability to effectively lead teams, make sound financial decisions, and play effective managerial and leadership roles within corporate settings through interactive learning experiences, case studies, professional internship, seminars, workshops on professional development and certifications preparation, and simulated business scenarios. Alongside technical knowledge, students develop skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking by focusing on the development of professional skills and providing exposure to cutting-edge technology. Key Features: Expert faculty with extensive industry experience Hands-on training through internships and case studies Preparation for professional certifications like CPA and CMA
Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Category
BMS101
Business Mathematics
12
core
ACT101
Principles of Financial Accounting
12
core
BIM101
Information Technology for Business
12
core
BLA102
Corporate Law
12
core
DZG101
Dzongkha for Business Communication
12
Core
Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Category
ENG101
English for Business Communication
12
core
ECN103
Business Economics
12
core
RES101
Research Methods in Business
12
core
BMS102
Business Statistics
12
core
ACT102
Cost and Management Accounting-I
12
core
Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Category
FIN207
Financial Management
12
core
ACT203
Cost and Management Accounting- II
12
core
MGT101
Business Environment
12
core
ACT204
Financial Reporting- I
12
core
ACT205
Financial Statement Analysis
12
core
Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Category
EDP101
Entrepreneurship
12
core
MGT202
Management Theory and practice
12
core
ACT206
Public Sector Accounting
12
core
ATX201
Taxation Law and Practices
12
core
ACT207
Financial Reporting- II
12
core
Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Category
HCM206
Organizational Behavior
12
core
MGT205
Corporate Governance and Ethics
12
core
ATX302
Corporate Taxation
12
core
ACT308
Professional Ethics in Accounting
12
core
ACT309
Group Reporting
12
core
Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Category
PIP301
Professional Internship
60
core
Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Category
RES402
Research Project
12
core
MGT306
Strategic Planning and Management
12
core
ACT410
Accounting Information System
12
core
ACT411
Data Analytics in Management Reporting
12
core
ACT412
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
12
core
Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Category
RES403
Industrial Project
36
core
ACT413
Audit & Assurance
12
core
ACT414
Corporate Sustainability Reporting
12
core
All applications for the undergraduate business programme at GCBS shall be accepted after fulfilling the entry requirements of the programme. The shortlisting of applicants for the GCBS entrance test (GET) will be on merit ranked based on their academic achievements in class XII ability rating points. Application is open to students of all streams (Commerce, Arts & Sciences) who fulfil the eligibility and Ability Rating criteria. The details are set out in the following table.
Eligibility Criteria
Ability Rating Points & Selection Criteria
Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Mathematics/Business Mathematics and pass in English and Dzongkha
Applicants will be merit ranked based on the following subject ability rating points: Mathematics/B. Maths – 5 Accounting/Economics/Physics/ Chemistry/Biology – 4 English – 3 Dzongkha – 2 Any one other subject – 1 Shortlisted applicants are required to sit for the GCBS Entrance Test (GET). The test will comprise of a personal statement, personality trait and aptitude. Selection will be based on the following weightage: 60% of Ability Rating Points as specified above, 40% GET (Personal Statement, Personality Trait & Aptitude Test)
