The increasing complexity, uncertainty and ambiguity in the operating environments of organisations make it difficult for their leaders and employees to create and preserve sustainable value. Finance professionals with high quality technical skills, deep understanding of their organisations, and the ability to influence and lead people can provide the insight those organisations need to craft and successfully execute their strategies. The BMA syllabus has been designed to enable this. The programme’s syllabus and assessment bridges skills gaps of newly qualified finance graduates, meeting the management accounting employability needs of both business and people.
The BMA degree programme is designed to meet the growing demand for professionally qualified management accountants who have also acquired academic competences. It is intended for the following groups of people.
To qualify for admission to the BMA degree programme an applicant must have any of the following qualifications.
Five credits at ‘O’ Level including English and Mathematics
Part or full professional qualifications such as ZiCA, CA Zambia, CIMA and ACCA
Any relevant three year accountancy diploma from a reputable college or university
At least three ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics or equivalent
Any degree from a recognized institution.
DURATION OF STUDY
The programme runs for four years on full time, part time and distance education and not more than five academic years in case of any eventualities or unforeseen circumstances.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1 Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Course Code
Course Title
Course Code
Course Title
SMS1281
Academic Writing
SEC1172
Introduction to Economics
BAC1201
Cost Accounting
BAC1102
Principles of Accounting
BBF1301
Introduction to Financial Markets
CAS1282
Introduction to Quantitative Methods
SMS1901
Introduction to Management
BAC1302
Introduction to Finance
Year 2 courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Course Code
Course Title
Course Code
Course Title
BAC2101
Financial Accounting
BAC2502
Taxation
CIT2241
Business Information Systems
SMS2322
Human Resource Management & Development
SLA2471
Business and Corporate Law
BAC2202
Management Accounting
SEC2221
Managerial Economics
CAS2282
Decision Making Techniques
Year 3 Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Course Code
Course Title
Course Code
Course Title
BAC3101
Financial Reporting
BAC3302
Financial Management
BAC3501
Advanced Taxation
BAC3312
Financial Risk Management
SMS3751
Project Management
BAC3402
Auditing and Assurance Services
SMS3911
Organisational Management
BAC3202
Advanced Management Accounting
Year 4 Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Course Code
Course Title
Course Code
Course Title
BAC4101
Advanced Financial Reporting
SEC4162
Public Finance
BBA4511
Research Methods
BBF4302
Treasury Management
BAC4301
Corporate Finance
SMS4922
Strategic Management
BAC4311
Financial Modeling and Forecasting
BBA4522
Dissertation
FEES
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