The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (BSAF) at UCP is a rigorous four-year undergraduate program designed to build strong foundations in financial reporting, audit, taxation, corporate finance, and investment analysis. With a focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical application, the program equips students with the critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and quantitative skills required in today’s dynamic financial landscape. Graduates of BSAF are prepared to pursue diverse career paths in accounting, banking, financial management, consultancy, and regulatory bodies, as well as professional certifications such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, and more.
BS Accounting & Finance
The BSAF program comprises 127 credit hours and offers a balanced mix of general education, core accounting and finance courses, and specialized electives.
It is structured to provide students with comprehensive knowledge in financial accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, and investment analysis, while also developing their analytical, communication, and ethical decision-making skills essential for success in financial professions.
To be eligible for admission into the BS Accounting and Finance (BSAF) program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
| Academic Qualification: At least 45% in intermediate or equivalent |
| Admission Test: All applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test |
| Matric | Intermediate | Admission Test |
| 10% | 45% | 45% |
Program Name: BS Accounting & Finance
Admission Fee: 25,000
| Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment | 1st Installment with 25% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 30% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 75% Scholarship | Total Credit Hours | Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees) |
| 11,280 | 194,200 | 109,600 | 88,450 | 84,220 | 67,300 | 46,150 | 127 | 1,457,560 |
Disclaimer
The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.
Semester I
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. | Pre-requisites |
| 1 | Quantitative Reasoning – I | General Ed | 3 | - |
| 2 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | General Ed | 2 | - |
| 3 | Civics and Community Engagement Course* | General Ed | 2 | - |
| 4 | Functional English | General Ed | 3 | - |
| 5 | Social Science Course** | General Ed | 2 | - |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance | Major | 3 | - |
| Total | - | - | 15 | |
Semester II
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. | Pre-requisites |
| 1 | Quantitative Reasoning – II | General Ed | 3 | - |
| 2 | Expository Writing | General Ed | 3 | - |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Management | Major | 3 | - |
| 4 | Financial Accounting | Major | 3 | - |
| 5 | Business Law | Interdisciplinary | 3 | - |
| 6 | Application of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) | General Ed | 3 | - |
| Total | - | - | 18 | - |
Semester III
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. | Pre-requisites |
| 1 | Fundamentals of Economics | Interdisciplinary | 3 | - |
| 2 | Cost & Managerial Accounting | Major | 3 | Financial Accounting |
| 3 | Financial Management | Major | 3 | Financial Accounting |
| 4 | Islamic Studies | General Ed | 2 | - |
| 5 | Arts & Humanities Course*** | General Ed | 2 | - |
| 6 | Natural Sciences Course**** | General Ed | 3 | - |
| Total | - | - | 16 | - |
Semester IV
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. | Pre-requisites |
| 1 | Financial Reporting | Major | 3 | Financial Accounting |
| 2 | Investment Appraisal | Major | 3 | Financial Management |
| 3 | Performance Management | Major | 3 | Cost & Managerial Accounting |
| 4 | Human Resource Management | Major | 3 | - |
| 5 | Entrepreneurship | General Ed | 2 | - |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Marketing | Major | 3 | - |
| Total | - | - | 17 | - |
Semester V
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. | Pre-requisites |
| 1 | Corporate Law | Interdisciplinary | 3 | Business Law |
| 2 | Corporate Reporting | Major | 3 | Financial Reporting |
| 3 | ESG and Sustainability | Major | 3 | - |
| 4 | Business Analysis | Major | 3 | - |
| 5 | Strategic Planning | Major | 3 | - |
| Total | - | - | 15 | - |
Semester VI
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. | Pre-requisites |
| 1 | Banking Laws and Practice | Interdisciplinary | 3 | Business Law |
| 2 | Financial Analysis | Major | 3 | Financial Reporting |
| 3 | Advanced Corporate Reporting | Major | 3 | Corporate Reporting |
| 4 | Computerized Accounting | Major | 3 | Financial Accounting |
| 5 | Audit and Assurance | Major | 3 | Financial Accounting |
| Total | - | - | 15 | - |
Semester VII
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. | Pre-requisites |
| 1 | Taxation Management | Major | 3 | Financial Accounting |
| 2 | Research Methods in Business | Major | 3 | Business Statistics |
| 3 | Investment and Portfolio Management | Major | 3 | Investment Appraisal |
| 4 | Performance Strategy | Major | 3 | Strategic Planning |
| 5 | Internship | Internship | 3 | - |
| Total | - | - | 15 | - |
Semester VIII
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. | Pre-requisites |
| 1 | Fintech | Major | 3 | Financial Accounting |
| 2 | Taxation Laws and Practice | Major | 3 | Taxation Management |
| 3 | Advanced Audit and Assurance | Major | 3 | Audit and Assurance |
| 4 | Organization Behavior | Major | 3 | Fundamentals of Management |
| 5 | Capstone Project | Project | 3 | - |
| Total | - | - | 15 | - |
Note: Field Internship of 3 Credit Hours will be offered in the summer semester once a student has studied 5 semesters
* Life Learning Skills/Civics and Community Engagement
** Sociology/Psychology/Anthropology/Gender Studies
*** Logic & Critical Thinking/Philosophy/Foreign Language
**** Environmental Sciences/Human Geography/Ecology/Geology
The BS Accounting and Finance (BSAF) program at UCP prepares graduates for dynamic and rewarding careers in financial services, corporate finance, audit, taxation, and public and private sector organizations. The curriculum is designed to build strong analytical, technical, and regulatory knowledge, equipping students with the tools to succeed in roles such as financial analyst, tax consultant, internal auditor, external auditor, investment analyst, credit officer, budget analyst, and accounts manager. Graduates often pursue careers in accounting firms, commercial and investment banks, multinational corporations, regulatory bodies, and public sector institutions.
Specialized courses such as Financial Reporting, Taxation, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, and Financial Modeling are aligned with professional qualifications like CA, ACCA, CMA, and CFA, giving students an edge in both employment and certification pursuits.
Students may also choose to continue their academic journey with postgraduate studies such as MPhil, MS Accounting & Finance, or professional certifications both locally and internationally.
To be awarded the BS Accounting and Finance (BSAF) degree, a student must:
- Successfully complete all required 127 credit hours, including coursework, internship, and Final Year Project.
- Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00.
- Pass all courses in accordance with university and HEC regulations.
- Fulfill all academic and administrative requirements of the university, including internship, final year project, mandatory attendance, and ethical standards.
- Complete the program within the maximum allowed duration of 7 years as per HEC guidelines.