Accounting & Finance — study plan
Gulf University College of Administrative & Financial Science
- Credit hours
- 130
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 60
- Degree
- bachelor
The Accounting & Finance study plan at Gulf University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 60 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSS101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ACCO141 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| INTE172 | Database Management for Business | 2 |
| ARB102 | Arabic Language | 3 |
| ENGL118 | English for Effective Communication | 3 |
Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSS103 | ESG in Business | 2 |
| ACCO142 | Financial Accounting II | 2 |
| BUSS102 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MTHS182 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 3 |
| FINC131 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| ENGL119 | English for Technical Reporting | 3 |
| SPAC141 | Sport and Activities | 2 |
Semester 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON281 | Business Economics | 3 |
| BUSS221 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ACCO241 | Managerial Accounting I | 3 |
| FINT231 | Fintech and Financial Transformation | 3 |
| ENGL120 | Advanced English Skills | 3 |
Semester 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSS261 | Research Methods for Business | 3 |
| BUSS202 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ACCO243 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| FINC232 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
| HST201 | History and Culture of Bahrain | 2 |
| ACCO242 | Corporate Accounting | 2 |
| ACCO244 | Internship I | 1 |
Semester 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINC332 | Personal Finance and Wealth Planning | 3 |
| INVS341 | Islamic Finance and Investment | 2 |
| ACCO346 | Managerial Accounting II | 2 |
| ACCO332 | Accounting Information System | 3 |
| FINC331 | International Finance | 3 |
| SUS301 | Sustainability | 2 |
Semester 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCO341 | Auditing and Assurance | 3 |
| ACCO342 | Financial Reporting (IFRS) | 2 |
| BUSS321 | Production and Operation Management | 3 |
| INVS343 | Investment Analysis and Management | 3 |
| ADM301 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| XXXX3XX | Elective 1: Level III Elective | 3 |
| ACCO343 | Internship II | 2 |
Semester 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCO441 | Taxation Accounting | 3 |
| FINC432 | Derivatives and Risk Management | 3 |
| ACCO442 | Forensic Accounting | 2 |
| ACCO443 | Advanced Financial Reporting (IFRS) | 3 |
| ACCO444 | Government Accounting | 3 |
| XXXX4XX | Elective 2: Level IV Elective | 3 |
Semester 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INTE472 | AI for Business Decisions | 2 |
| BUSS431 | Integrated Business Application | 3 |
| FINC453 | Corporate Governance and Finance | 2 |
| ACCO481 | Graduation Project in Accounting and Finance | 4 |
| LAW453 | Human Rights | 2 |
| XXXX4XY | Elective 3: Level IV Elective | 3 |
Elective Courses 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINC355 | Strategic Financial Management Elective | 3 |
| ACCO344 | Accounting for Financial Institutions Elective | 3 |
| ACCO345 | Environment Accounting Elective | 3 |
| FINC357 | Financial Derivatives Elective | 3 |
| FINC358 | Bank Management Elective | 3 |
| ACCO445 | Specialized Accounting Elective | 3 |
| ACCO446 | Islamic Accounting Elective | 3 |
| ACCO447 | Advanced Taxation Elective | 3 |
| FINC433 | Financial Modeling Elective | 3 |
| FINC434 | Behavioral Finance Elective | 3 |
| FINC454 | Special Topics in Finance Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Accounting & Finance
How many credit hours is Accounting & Finance at Gulf University?
Accounting & Finance at Gulf University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 60 courses.
How many years is Accounting & Finance at Gulf University?
The study plan for Accounting & Finance spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Accounting & Finance award?
Accounting & Finance at Gulf University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.
Is Accounting & Finance offered at other universities?
Yes, Accounting & Finance is offered at at least 9 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.