Regulations Governing the Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program

Program Structure and Degree Classification

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a three-year program culminating in either an Honours or Pass Degree (B.Sc. or B.A.). Key aspects include:

• Students must complete an approved combination of courses as determined by the departmental Board.
• Courses are evaluated in terms of course units, with one unit equivalent to one lecture hour per week.
• Degree classification is based on cumulative performance across all levels of study.
• All core courses must be successfully completed to earn a degree.
• Continuous assessment contributes up to 40% of the total marks for each course.
• Examinations are conducted during the semester in which the course is offered, and credits are awarded upon passing.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

The CGPA system determines the degree classification:

• The CGPA is calculated as the total weighted grade points divided by the total registered course units (both passed and failed).
• A minimum CGPA of 1.5 is required to graduate.
• Students with a CGPA below 1.5 for two consecutive years may be required to withdraw from the program.
• Degree classifications include:
  • First Class Honours
  • Second Class Honours (Upper and Lower Divisions)
  • Third Class Honours

Guidelines for Examination and Grading

The grading system for the program is as follows:

• Honours degrees are awarded to students with a CGPA of 1.5 or above who meet the minimum requirements.

Examination Procedures

• Lecturers set a minimum of six questions per course, from which students answer four.
• Examinations for 400-level courses are moderated by external examiners approved by the Senate.
• Written examinations last between 2.5 and 3 hours per course unit.
• Each examination covers only one course per paper.
• Assessments may include practical work, projects, and special reports as approved by the department and Senate.