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STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Under Graduate

8 Semesters, 4 years

128

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent qualification (F.A / F.Sc / I.Com / D.Com or equivalent) Admission will be granted based on merit and interview performance

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Objectives

  • To equip students with foundational and advanced knowledge in accounting and finance
  • To develop analytical skills in financial reporting, auditing, investment, and financial management
  • To foster ethical practices, transparency, and regulatory understanding
  • To prepare students for industry-ready roles in financial sectors
  • To build a strong base for higher studies or professional certifications (such as ACCA, CA, CFA)

Role and Scope

This degree opens wide opportunities in accounting, banking, auditing, investment, and business analysis. Graduates can serve in various roles, including:

  • Auditor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Tax Advisor
  • Investment Banker
  • Risk Manager
  • Accountant
  • Corporate Finance Specialist
  • Research Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Semesters and Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite
GEC-6101 Functional English 3 (3+0) -
GEC-6102 Quantitative Reasoning – I 3 (3+0) -
IDAC-6201 Introduction to Economics 2 (2+0) -
IDAC-6202 Introduction to Media and Mass Communication 2 (2+0) -
BSAF-6301 Principles of Management 3 (3+0) -
GEC-6103 Introduction to Psychology 2 (2+0) -
NCC-6401 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation I N.C -
    Total Credit Hours 15 (15+0)

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite
GEC-6104 Expository Writing 3 (3+0) -
GEC-6105 Applications of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) 3 (2+1) -
GEC-6106/6107 Islamic Studies / Ethics 2 (2+0) -
GEC-6108 Introduction to Physics 3 (2+1) -
GEC-6109 Ideology And Constitution of Pakistan 2 (2+0) -
BSAF-6302 Microeconomics 3 (3+0) -
NCC-6402 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation II N.C -
    Total Credit Hours 16 (14+2)

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite
GEC-6110 Quantitative Reasoning-II 3 (3+0) -
GEC-6111 Civics and Community Engagement 2 (2+0) -
GEC-6112 Entrepreneurship 2 (2+0) -
BSAF-6303 Principles of Marketing 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6304 Macroeconomics 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6305 Fundamentals of Accounting 3 (3+0) -
NCC-6403 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III N.C -
    Total Credit Hours 16 (16+0)

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite
GEC-6113 International Relations 2 (2+0) -
IDAC-6203 Introduction to Political Science 2 (2+0) -
IDAC-6204 Introduction to Sociology 2 (2+0) -
BSAF-6306 Business Finance 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6307 Managerial Accounting 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6308 Organizational Behavior 3 (3+0) -
NCC-6404 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation IV N.C -
    Total Credit Hours 15 (15+0)

Bridging Semester*

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite
BSAF-6301 Principles of Management 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6302 Microeconomics 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6303 Principles of Marketing 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6305 Fundamentals of Accounting 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6306 Business Finance 3 (3+0) -
    Total Credit Hours 15 (15+0)
* Students with an Associate Degree/B.A/BSc/Equivalent Degree Program from a Non-Business Background must complete deficient courses during a bridging semester before the fifth semester.

Semester V

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite
IDAC-6205 Gender Studies 2 (2+0) -
BSAF-6309 Operations Management 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6310 Financial Management 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6311 Business Research Methods 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6312 Marketing Management 3 (3+0) -
    Total Credit Hours 14 (14+0)

Semester VI

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite
IDAC-6206 Introduction to Law 2 (2+0) -
BSAF-6313 Consumer Behaviour 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6314 Islamic Finance 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6315 Human Resource Management 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6316 Principles of Auditing 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6317 Corporate Governance 3 (3+0) -
    Total Credit Hours 17 (17+0)

Summer

Course Title Credit Hours
Internship* 3 (0+3)
  Total Credit Hours: 3 (0+3)

*A formal internship must be carried out after completing the 6th semester to provide students with early exposure to the business world. However, students joining from the spring semester can be provided an exception to carry out their corporate internships during the subsequent summer after their 5th semester.

Semester VII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
BSAF-6318 Strategic Management 3 (3+0)
BSAF-6319 Business Ethics 2 (2+0)
BSAF-6320 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management 3 (3+0)
BSAF-6321 Business Taxation and Law 3 (3+0)
BSAF-6322 Tax Crime and Fraud Investigation 3 (3+0)
BSAF-6323 Advanced Audit and Assurance 3 (3+0)
Total Credit Hours: 17 (17+0)

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite
BSAF-6324 Business Strategy 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6325 Financial Reporting and Analysis 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6326 FinTech 3 (3+0) -
BSAF-6327 Security Analysis 3 (3+0) -
CPC-6601 Capstone Project: Startup Launch 3 (0+3) -
    Total Credit Hours 15 (12+3)