BA Accounting
School of Business and Digital Technologies
Management and Digital Entrepreneurship
Programme Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree provides students with technical financial accounting skills which are complemented with a solid foundation in business management and general education competencies that enhance workplace performance. The programme is relevant to individuals seeking careers in financial services in a variety of related fields in the public and private sector. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting will earn the Associate in Applied Science – Management with Accounting after the first 61 credits.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C. *Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
Applicants with relevant associate degrees (e.g. AAS in Management with Accounting) and GPA ≥ 2.5 may receive advanced standing.
Mature Entry: Applicants who are over the age of 25, with a minimum of 5 years’ work experience, may also be considered for admission to the associate degree programme. Such candidates must submit a detailed curriculum vitae with the application form. The department may also conduct interviews to determine candidates’ readiness to pursue the BBA in Management and Entrepreneurship. Students using this option for entry must pursue the award of credit for experiential/workplace learning by accessing the College’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Services (PLAR). They will be awarded PLA credits where applicable.
COMPASS and placement test requirements apply as per COSTAATT policy
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | ACCT 126 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 210 | Cost and Management Accounting | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 215 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 216 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 230 | Intermediate Cost Accounting | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 250 | Auditing | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 222 | Accounting Systems and Applications | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 310 | Taxation | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 410 | Advanced Final Reporting | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 415 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 420 | Advanced Cost and Management Accounting | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ACCT 430 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
| Course in the Major | BUSI 203 | Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ECON 120 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ECON 125 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENTP 210 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENTP 306 | Financing the Entrepreneurial Endeavour | 3 |
| Course in the Major | FINC 205 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Course in the Major | FINC 310 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Course in the Major | MGMT 125 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Course in the Major | MGMT 205 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Course in the Major | MGMT 210 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| Course in the Major | MGMT 300 | Organisational Behaviour | 3 |
| Course in the Major | MKTG 205 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits - Major Courses | 72 | ||
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 108 | Oral Presentation Skills | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 100 | First Year Experience Course | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | MATH 119 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 400 | Final Year Experience Course | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | LIBS 130 | Fundamental Research Skills | 3 |
| (Choose four (4) courses = 12 credits) | |||
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 140 | Speech Writing | |
| Core Curriculum Course | GRDE 139 | Introduction to Graphic Design | |
| Core Curriculum Course | HLED 100 | First Aid and Occupational Health | |
| Core Curriculum Course | ITEC 121 | Productivity Tools | |
| Core Curriculum Course | ITEC 240 | Web Page Design | |
| Core Curriculum Course | PSYC 103 | Understanding Human Behaviour & Diversity | |
| Core Curriculum Course | SOBE 135 | Understanding Culture, Communication & Conflict | |
| Core Curriculum Course | SOCI 102 | Intro to the Study of Society | |
| Total Credits - Core Curriculum Courses | 30 | ||
| Support Course | LAWW 310 | Business Law | 3 |
| Support Course | STAT 120 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| Total Support Curriculum Courses | 6 | ||
| (Choose two Management Electives = 6 credits) | |||
| Guided Electives | ENTP 310 | Managing Family Enterprise | |
| Guided Electives | MKTG 290 | Digital Marketing | |
| Guided Electives | MKTG 300 | E-Commerce | |
| Guided Electives | MKTG 125 | Customer Service Fundamentals | |
| Guided Electives | HURM 310 | Intro to Human Resource Mgmt | |
| Total Credits - Guided Electives | 6 | ||
| Free Elective Course | Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective Course | Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits - Free Electives | 6 |
Additional Information
Semester
September & January Semesters
In Person / Online / Blended
Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
Yes
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
All Campuses
Email:
MDE@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 2201, 2241, 2251, 2252
