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Bachelor of Accountancy Courses
 
Foundation Courses

The foundation courses provide students with a basic background in math and economics. Students who have obtained good grades in these courses taken previously may be eligible for exemptions.

 
1. Calculus
2. Introductory Economics
3. Academic Writing*
* Additional course with effect from 2008-09 intake, course title subject to change.
 
University Core

These compulsory courses will develop the skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic and challenging business environment.

 
1. Analytical Skills & Creative Thinking
2. Business, Government & Society
3. Management Communication
    (formerly known as Communication: Competencies & Strategies)
4. Ethics & Social Responsibility
5. Leadership & Team Building
6. Technology & World Change
 
Business Subjects

These compulsory courses will develop the skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic and challenging business environment.

 
1. Business Law
2. Company Law
3. Finance
4. Financial Instruments, Institutions & Markets
5. Introductory Statistics A or B
6. Management of People at Work
7. Management Science
8. Strategy
 
Accounting Core

The following courses provide students with the knowledge and skills to function as accountants. Students are required to read all 10 courses.
 
1. Accounting Information Systems
2. Accounting Theory
3. Advanced Auditing
4. Advanced Financial Accounting
5. Advanced Management Accounting
6. Audit & Assurance
7. Corporate Reporting & Analysis of Financial Statements
8. Financial Accounting
9. Income Tax & GST
10. Management Accounting
 
General Education
Students are required to select 4 courses, at least one of which must be from a different discipline. Those who have the relevant qualification may be granted up to 3 exemptions.

 

Arts Science

1. Architectural Studies

2. Dance

3. History

4. Music: East & West

5. Philosophy

6. Linguistics

7. Sociology
8. Theatre Studies & Drama

1. Biological Model for Business Applications

2. Environmental Science

3. From Gene Cell to Final Product - An     Introduction to Life Sciences

4. Introduction to Physical Science

5. Science Exploration & Society

6. Psychology
 
 
Global & Regional Studies

Global and regional studies provide students with an awareness of developments in the region and the world:
 
1. Tax Planning (Compulsory)
2. Asia- Pacific: Tradition & Change
3. Country Studies/Business Study Mission
4. Doing Business in China : Communication and Business Approaches
5. Intellectual Property Rights
6. Law & International Business
7. Political Economy of SEA/East Asia
8. Political Science
 
Technology & Entrepreneurship

Technology is essential for maintaining that competitive edge. Students must choose two of the following courses:
 
1. Corporate Advisory
2. Communications & Information Technology
3. Competitive Manufacturing Strategy
4. Computer as an Analysis Tool
5. Computer-based Auditing
6. Entrepreneurship & Business Creation
7. IT & the Law
8. Intelligent Organisation
 
Career Skills

Students are required to take 2 of the following courses:

 
1. Career Skills: The Finishing Touch (compulsory)
2. Conflict Resolution
3. Interpersonal Dynamics
4. Negotiation
5. Work & Family
 
Research Project
BAcc students who have an inclination towards research may choose to do an individual accounting-related research project in fulfillment of a course unit in any of the following areas: General Education, Global & Regional Studies, Technology & Entrepreneurship or Career Skills.
 
SMU Internship Programme

An important feature of the BAcc is the internship programme at established organisations, both local and international. The internship programme aims to provide students with a deeper cross-cultural appreciation of business practices and research. The duration of the internship programme is a minimum of 12 weeks, of which two weeks must be spent in a voluntary welfare organisation. This is to inculcate in students the value of being civic-minded citizens of society.
 

Note: Course listing may change from time to time.

 
 

Last updated on 18 March, 2008 by School of Accountancy.