DegreeBusiness & Finance

Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting General Degree

Overview

A three-year degree offered by the SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka, recognized by the UGC and approved by the Ministry of Education, described as the only degree programme in the country giving specialized knowledge in Applied Accounting. Entry requires 3 simple passes at G.C.E. A/L (or Edexcel/Cambridge) and a credit pass in O/L Mathematics.

Key facts

Total fee: Rs 930,000
Per year: Rs 310,000
Duration: 3 years
Intake: Jan, Jun
Study mode: Full-time / Part-time
Medium: English
Award: Local award
UGC: Not verified
Location: Malalasekera Mawatha, Colombo 07, Colombo

Below the average for Accounting & Finance programmes

Entry requirements

Minimum three passes at G.C.E. A/L in one sitting (or equivalent). Stream and grade requirements vary by programme — confirm with the institute.

Highlights

Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education
Two-year mandatory internship and placement from third year onwards
Exemptions: complete only the Strategic Level of the CA programme to become a Chartered Accountant
CIMA exemption (complete only 3 case studies) and ACCA exemption (complete only 5 subjects)
Weekday/weekend lectures; flexible payment plans available

Where it can take you

AccountantChartered Accountant (via CA Strategic Level)

About this qualification

A bachelor’s degree, usually 3–4 years. Foreign-awarded degrees carry the awarding university’s accreditation; Sri Lankan degrees from non-state institutes require UGC approval per degree.