Master of

Professional
Accounting
Department of
Accounting &
Information Systems

A Brief of Department of Accounting &

Information Systems
Started its journey since 1970 under the
Faculty of Commerce
Commenced with 8 teachers and 140
students
Now swelled to over 1,500 students and 37
current teaching staffs
It offers BBA, MBA, MBA (Evening), M. Phil
and Ph.D. degrees to the students
Contributes to develop theoretical concepts
and practical techniques

Background of MPA Program

The need for professional accountants is growing
up
This vacancy is filling out by the foreign
professionals and we are loosing currency
After assessing the local and foreign demand the
department of Accounting & Information Systems
feels the necessity of introducing program that can
significantly contribute nationally and
internationally
This is for the first time we are launching the
Masters in Professional Accounting (MPA)
program in Bangladesh

Background of MPA Program (Contd.)

The program aims to facilitate a Masters level
program for those who are:
Working in the Accounting and Finance
environment
Having diversified academic background
Having professional accounting exposure
Professionals without Masters Degree and
The current students of professional
accounting programs

Need for Professional Accountants

The professional accountants can be engaged in
multidimensional areas, not necessarily on Public Practice,
but also many positions of trust and responsibilities Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Finance Director
Company Secretary
Chief Accountant
Finance Controller
Internal Auditor
Systems Analyst
Cost Accountant and many more

Need for Professional Accountants

SECTOR
Public Listed
Companies

No. of Companies
275*

Govt.
Comptroller & Auditor
Organization General
Private
Companies

Minimum Required
/ Engagement

Currently Available

Auditor: 275
CFO: 275
And Many more

Members of ICAB: 1337**

25,000

Members of ICMAB:
1080***

Numerous from
Telecommunication, Real
Estate, Garments, Private
Limited Company, NGO,
Transportation, Hospital,
Diagnostic Centers and so
on.

* Monthly Review January 2015, Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited

** www. icab.org
*** www.icmab.org.bd [As on 18th April, 2013]

Members of CIMAB: 30
Members of ACCA from
Bangladesh: 143

Program MOTO

Providing practical accounting and finance

knowledge to the candidates; emphasizing
ethics on the workplace and equip them
with more communication skills

Design of the MPA Program

Total 48 credit hour program comprised of 16
courses
Total 2 year program with 2 semester in each
Year 1

Semester 1
Semester 2

Year 2

Semester 3
Semester 4

Each semester will be 6-months long

A Case Study Course

Entry Criteria
Anyone can pursue for this Program who has A bachelor degree.
A minimum 2 years of experience preferably in
accounting, auditing and finance area, or
Get enrolled into any accounting professional
degree

Elective Courses

Core Courses

Prerequisite
Courses

Course Structure
Principles of Accounting

Principles of Finance

Principles of Economics

Quantitative Analysis for

Business

Cost & Managerial Accounting

Intermediate Financial
Accounting

Advance Financial Accounting

Corporate Finance

Corporate & Business Law

Taxation

Financial Management

Audit & Assurance

Accounting for Managerial Control

Project Management

Advanced Management Accounting

Corporate Governance & Ethics

International Financial Management

Advanced Taxation

Accounting for Financial

Institutions

Corporate Reporting & Financial

Analysis

Advanced Audit & Assurance

Business Analysis

Government Accounting
One Comprehensive Case Study

Distribution of Marks
Examination

Marks

Weight

Class attendance & Participation

5%

Quiz

5%

Term paper, Presentation, Seminar,

10

Symposium

10%

Mid Term Examination -1

10

Mid Term Examination -2

10

Semester Final

60

60%

100

100%

Total

20%

Grading Policy
As per the grading policy of University of Dhaka
Mark Range Letter Grade Grade Point
80+
A+
4.00
75-79
A
3.75
70-74
A3.50
65-69
B+
3.25
60-64
B
3.00
55-59
B2.75
50-54
C+
2.50
45-49
C
2.25
40-44
D
2.00
Below 40
F
0
I
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Interpretation
Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Average
Below Average
Fair
Poor
Minimum Pass
Fail
Incomplete

Financial Information
Item
Admission Fee (One Time, Non Refundable)

Amount (Tk)
10,000

Tuition Fee (per credit)

4,000

Computer Lab fee (One Time, Non Refundable)

5,000

Semester fee (per semester)

8,000

*The university preserves the right to make any change when necessary

The Coordination Committee

A coordination committee will execute the
functions of MPA Program. The members of the
Coordination Committee are:
Director
Chairman, Dept. Accounting & Information
Systems
Deputy Director

Partnerships
The program will establish collaboration with
reputed professional bodies and audit firms to
enhance linkage with industry and professional
accounting bodies.

Uniqueness of MPA Program

This program is designed by covering the world class
financial, cost and managerial accounting courses.
A comprehensive case study is introduced to align the
academic knowledge of the candidates with the real
world situation.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is also
introduced to facilitate continuous professional
development
CPD is aimed to enhance contemporary knowledge base
of the candidates and will be required by few courses
as a passing requirement

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Thank You All