BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting

This programme aims to equip learners with

Knowledge of the contexts in which accounting can be seen as operating.
Knowledge of the main current technical language and practices of accounting (for example, recognition, measurement and disclosure in financial statements, managerial accounting; auditing; taxation) in a specified socio-economic domain.
Knowledge of possible alternative technical languages and practices of accounting (for example, alternative recognition rules and valuation bases, accounting rules followed in other socio-economic domains, alternative managerial accounting approaches to control and decision making).
Skills in recording and summarizing transactions and other economic events; preparation of financial statements; analysis of the operations of business, and more… (refer to the programme document on website).

Tuition fees

No Tuition fees for first time undergraduates Mauritian Learners

Entry Requirements

A pass in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/ ‘O’ Level or equivalent

AND EITHER Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level and 1 subject at subsidiary level at Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
2 subjects at A-level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level at the Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level at the London General Certificate Examination.

OR any other qualifications acceptable to OU.

Intake 2025

  • February
  • August

Scholarships

  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 6 years
Year 1
  • Business and Technology
  • Financial Accounting II
  • Management Accounting
  • Corporate and Business Law I
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Performance Management
  • Academic Literacy
  • Mauritian Taxation
  • Financial Management

Year 2
  • Financial Reporting (INT)I
  • Block Chain for Accountants
  • Corporate and Business Law II
  • Audit & Assurance (INT)
  • Taxation (UK)
  • Financial Reporting (INT) II
  • Research Methods in Accounting & Finance
  • Advanced Performance Management

Year 3
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Advanced Financial Reporting (INT)
  • Dissertation
  • Advanced Audit & Assurance (INT)
  • Integrated Reporting, Integrated Thinking and Value Creation
  • Strategic Business Leader
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
15 (6 credits per module)
Fee Structure

Mauritian

Total: Rs 153,000

SADC

Total: US$ 4,320

International (Non-SADC)

Total: US$ 6,840

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