Accounting

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Core Values

Our core values are:

-      Accountability and Integrity

-      Passion for Excellence

-      Diversity and Inclusion                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Mission

The mission of Accounting Department of African University of Science and Technology (AUST) is to advance knowledge and educate students in Accounting and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the African continent in the 21st century. AUST is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse international and diaspora community. We seek to develop in each member of the AUST community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively and effectively for the betterment of humankind.

 

Vision

Its goal is to create world-class teaching and Learning environment which will serve as regional resources and centres of excellence in Sub-Saharan Africa.

 

Philosophy

The general philosophy of undergraduate training in the accounting programme is to provide the students with quality education and training that will develop the mind, impart both theoretical and practical knowledge on the individual student, develop self-confidence, help to be innovative and self-reliant in the field of Accounting.

 

 Aims of the Programme

The major objectives of a Bachelor’s degree programme in Accounting are to:

(a) To produce high-level accounting personnel that can contribute to the development of accounting practice through researches and publications.

(b) Provide basic knowledge and skills needed for the understanding and analysis of problems relating to accounting in the management of industrial, commercial, public and other human organizations;

(c)  Equip students with knowledge and skills of decision-making; especially the analytical skills needed for recognizing, defining and solving problems;

(d)  Develop in students, leadership and interpersonal relations skills in accounting/management.

(e)  Provide training aimed at improving and upgrading the existing and potential manpower needed for national development.

 

Faculty

  1. Dr. Muhammed Abubakar Haruna

  2. Professor Adebayo Paul Adejo

  3. Dr. Folakemi Afrogba

  4. Mr. Saheed Isah

  5. Mr. Jonathan Ogidi

Enquiry Link:

-      mharuna@aust.edu.ng

-      +234 8033059623