COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The bachelor’s degree program at R&B College International offers two majors designed to meet the
requirements of today’s businesses.
Each program requires 180 credits, which may take approximately 3 years. However some students may
choose a slower or faster study pace due to their own convenience.
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Today's best-run organizations recognize that skillful accounting is as important as to their
success as any other aspect of their business. They also know that accountants can become effective
company leaders. R&B College's Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting will provide you
with the academic knowledge and technical expertise you need to succeed in an entry-level accounting
position. You'll acquire a solid background in economics, finance, management, law, information systems
and quantitative methods. Career opportunities exist in public accounting firms, corporate accounting or
tax departments, not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and more. Graduates of the Bachelor
of Business Administration in Accounting may be prepared to sit for the CPA or Certified Management
Accountant (CMA) examinations.
| |
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting |
ECTS/Credits |
| Semester 1 |
| 1 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
7.5 |
| 3 |
Computer Spreadsheets |
7.5 |
| 4 |
Business English 1 |
7.5 |
| Semester 2 |
| 1 |
Business Mathematics |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Human Behavior and Organizations |
7 |
| 3 |
Principles of Accounting |
8 |
| 4 |
Strategic planning and management |
7.5 |
| Semester 3 |
| 1 |
Financial Accounting |
8 |
| 2 |
Statistics |
7 |
| 3 |
Business English 2 |
7.5 |
| 4 |
Online Investing |
7.5 |
| Semester 4 |
| 1 |
Quantum Microeconomics with calculus |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Business Law |
7.5 |
| 3 |
Financial planning and forecasting |
7.5 |
| 4 |
Special Topics in Accounting |
7.5 |
| Semester 5 |
| 1 |
Managerial Accounting |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Public Finance |
7 |
| 3 |
Audit |
8 |
| 4 |
Business English 3 |
7.5 |
| Semester 6 |
| 1 |
Financial Reporting and Analysis |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Financial management |
7.5 |
| 3 |
Monetary Economics |
7.5 |
| 4 |
Stock valuation and investment decisions |
7.5 |
| Total: |
180 |
A study of financial institutions and their roles in helping to allocate savings in the economy.
Also includes a description and analysis of securities issued and traded in money and capital markets.
Survey of the risks and returns of investment media in relation to the investment objectives of
individual and institutional investors. Includes an examination of the capital markets, information
flows, and analytical techniques in terms of their impact upon the valuation process. Study of the
processes, decisions structures, and institutional arrangements concerned with the use and acquisition
of funds by a firm. Includes the management of the asset and liability structure of the firm under
certain and risky situations. The financial decision process will include and recognize the international
as well as domestic aspects of financial management.
| |
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance |
ECTS/Credits |
| Semester 1 |
| 1 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
7.5 |
| 3 |
Computer Spreadsheets |
7.5 |
| 4 |
Business English 1 |
7.5 |
| Semester 2 |
| 1 |
Business Mathematics |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Human Behavior and Organizations |
7 |
| 3 |
Principles of Accounting |
8 |
| 4 |
Strategic planning and management |
7.5 |
| Semester 3 |
| 1 |
Financial Accounting |
8 |
| 2 |
Statistics |
7 |
| 3 |
Business English 2 |
7.5 |
| 4 |
Online Investing |
7.5 |
| Semester 4 |
| 1 |
Quantum Microeconomics with calculus |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Introduction to Investing |
7.5 |
| 3 |
Securities Exchange Regulation |
7.5 |
| 4 |
Business Law |
7.5 |
| Semester 5 |
| 1 |
Managerial Accounting |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Public Finance |
7 |
| 3 |
Audit |
8 |
| 4 |
Business English 3 |
7.5 |
| Semester 6 |
| 1 |
Financial Reporting and Analysis |
7.5 |
| 2 |
Financial management |
7.5 |
| 3 |
Technical Analysis of Securities |
7.5 |
| 4 |
Stock valuation and investment decisions |
7.5 |
| Total: |
180 |
Course descriptions
Course list:
This course develops an understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of the auditing process
and the role of internal and external auditing in an organization. The concepts of risk and control,
evidence and documentation are considered. The operational approach of the internal auditor is
contrasted with the attestation focus of the external auditor. Critical thinking and communication
skills are developed through a variety of means including case analyses, presentations, seminar-type
discussions, preparation of a group and individual case papers, research of authoritative literature
and use information technology tools.
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Study of business law including sales, bankruptcy, partnerships, corporations, and current governmental
regulations and regulatory bodies.
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The course covers the study of business mathematics that is essential for succeeding in the business environment.
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An in-depth study and analysis of a popular spreadsheet. This course introduces basic spreadsheet
design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets,
creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic
spreadsheets and charts.
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This course will examine the aspects of electronic commerce. The course introduces contemporary
management philosophies as they have come to be used for the marketing, selling, and distribution
of goods and services through the Internet, World-Wide-Web, and other electronic media.
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Detailed introduction to financial accounting and reporting, with emphasis on preparation, analysis,
and limitations of accounting records and reports. Includes discussion of financial and management
accounting, accounting cycles, adjustment of entries, financial statements, merchandise operations,
cash, receivables, and marketable securities. An intensive study of principles and procedures for cash,
voucher system, notes receivable, manufacturing and accounting non-profit organizations single entry systems.
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Course work covers working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term capital structure,
securities valuation, and dividend policy. Techniques of financial analysis are introduced.
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A study of the principles, techniques of tools of business short-term and long-term planning and
control processes; budgeting as a managerial tool for analysis, planning, organizing, coordination,
motivating, and controlling; the development of business budgeting.
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This course focuses on four main areas in financial statement analysis: the demand and supply
forces underlying the provision of financial statement data, the properties of numbers derived
from financial statements, the key aspects of decisions that use financial statement information,
and the features of environment in which these decisions are made. Major topics to be covered are:
Financial Statement Analysis: Introductory Techniques, Financial Statement Numbers: Empirical Issues
and Evidence, Cross-sectional analysis of Financial Statement information, Time series Analysis and
Forecasting Financial Statement information, capital market and information efficiency, Debt Ratings,
Debts Securities and Financial information, Distress Analysis, Loan Decisions and Financial information.
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An in-depth study of human behavior in the business organization. Course covers theory and practice
of motivation and group dynamics.
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A study of the fundamental roles, functions and the operations of financial institutions, which cover
areas as the acquisition and the use of funds for domestic and international financial institutions;
resources of funds from money markets and capital markets, the impacts of financial institution operation
to the business decision regarding financial management and policies. A study of the investment objectives
and policies of individuals and businesses; an overview of the securities in the Stock Exchanges; the
fundamental principles of investments in securities.
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Managerial accounting studies the generation, communication, and interpretation of internal information,
both financial and non-financial, for operational and strategic decision-making purposes. In this course
we will study how managers can use this information to implement plans and improve the process of providing
goods and services to customers.
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Examines the theory and implementation of monetary policy. Topics may incude the transmission mechanism
of monetary policy, interest rate rules, the credibility of policymakers, and exchange rates. Special
consideration is given to empirically measuring the impact of money on real economic variables and optimal
monetary policy.
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We are witnessing a rapid rise of the Internet as a broad-based and effective investment tool.
Over 20 million investors have switched to online investment brokerages. Learn about: investing
in Bull and Bear markets, direct investing, investment vehicles for maximum tax savings, risk
management, investment evaluation, alternative investments and the impact of global economic
factors - all this at the speed of the Internet. This course will explore the use of the Internet
in company research, fundamental analysis, technical research and the use of key ratios.
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Course work provides a basic understanding of the accounting process, financial statements, content
of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity accounts.
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Study of how the individual firm fits into the larger national macroeconomic environment and into the global economy.
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Study of demand, supply, costs of production and the market environment within which firms operate.
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The efficiency, equity and stabilization impacts of public expenditure and revenue programs; emphasis
on problems and institutions at the national level.
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A study of the use of methods of statistics and mathematics for solving financial problems including
the study of financial mathematics.
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This course addresses the laws regulating the sale and trading of securities, in particular the
Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The course is designed for students
without a business background and provides a basic introduction to the theory and practice of the
securities markets.
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Basic concepts of accounting financial reporting. Organizing a business: equity and debt financing.
Planning for and predicting performance. Using analytical data review for internal financial decisions
and planning for cash. Using relevant information for internal operational decisions. Internal
allocation of scarce resources.
This course will expose students to general statistical techniques and their application to
analyze practical problems usually encountered by professional economists and business analysts.
The topics will include graphical and numerical descriptive methods, probability, sampling,
statistical influences, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, index numbers and time series analysis.
Syllabus
Investments is the study of financial assets and pricing. An examination of the pricing and the
use of equity securities, fixed income securities, and options. Additional topics covered include:
modern portfolio theory; the capital asset pricing model; the relationship between the economy and
financial securities; the functioning of markets; asset allocation; measuring returns; and mutual funds.
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Strategic planning enables an organization to shape and guide its overall business objectives. Through
effective strategic planning, an organization creates a framework for developing, adapting and aligning
organizational vision, mission and goals to achieve and sustain competitive advantage. In this course,
you gain the knowledge needed to formulate, execute and monitor the strategic planning for your
organization based on proven analytical techniques and models.
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Technical analysis is based upon the idea that markets move in trends, and that trends are determined
by investor's reactions to a wide variety of changing forces. The course objective is to present you
with the existing tools of technical analysis as a mean of understanding market workings, projecting
market swings, and capitalizing on investment opportunities.
