BSc in Accounting
Bachelor · 4-year programme
In this guide
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences · Department of Accounting
Programme guide
Accounting translates economic activity into reliable information – and turns numbers into decisions.
A short guide for new students, transfer students and parents
The programme at a glance
- Qualification
- BSc in Accounting
- Expected duration
- 4 years
- Semesters
- 8
- Minimum load
- 12 hours / semester
- Specialisation declared
- after 55 hours
- Graduation requirement
- 131 hours · 44 courses
Vision, Mission & Goals
Vision
To lead and excel in preparing academically and professionally qualified accountants who can compete locally and regionally, and to contribute to the development of the accounting profession and to serving society in line with quality and academic accreditation standards.
Mission
The Accounting Programme seeks to prepare graduates with the accounting knowledge and the professional, technical and ethical skills needed to work in today’s business environment, through high-quality academic education that keeps pace with international standards and the needs of the Libyan labour market.
Goals
The programme aims to:
- Prepare academically and professionally qualified graduates in accounting, auditing, taxation and finance.
- Develop students’ ability to apply international accounting standards and modern technologies in accounting work.
- Strengthen skills in financial analysis, decision-making and solving accounting problems.
- Develop research, critical thinking and teamwork skills.
- Prepare students to enter the labour market and to pursue postgraduate study.
- Instil professional ethics and social responsibility in students.
- Link theory with practice through field training and practical case studies.
Approved by the Department Council
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About the department
The Department of Accounting prepares academically and professionally qualified graduates who understand and apply accounting principles and standards, prepare and analyse financial information and reports, and support management in planning, control and decision-making. The programme links theory with practice and makes extensive use of accounting information systems and modern digital tools.
Programme values
- Integrity, objectivity and commitment to the ethics of the accounting profession.
- Accuracy, transparency and professional responsibility.
- Lifelong learning and self-development.
- Teamwork and respect for diversity.
- Innovation, digital transformation and service to society.
Why accounting?
- It is essential to every organisation, public or private.
- It combines quantitative analysis with management and economic insight.
- It opens careers in accounting, auditing, finance, taxation and banking.
- It is a strong foundation for postgraduate study and professional certifications.
- It helps you understand financial performance, measure efficiency and support decisions.
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Programme objectives
The programme aims to:
Graduate accountants who are qualified in theory and practice, able to handle financial and accounting operations efficiently and to provide accurate, relevant and timely information to its users.
- Give students core and advanced knowledge across the branches of accounting.
- Develop skills in preparing and analysing financial statements and reports.
- Prepare students to apply auditing, internal control and risk-management principles.
- Train students in management accounting, cost accounting and decision support.
- Build the ability to use accounting software, systems and databases.
- Deepen understanding of accounting standards and the related laws and regulations.
- Develop research, communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
- Instil a firm commitment to integrity, confidentiality, independence and professional responsibility.
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Registration
To complete registration for a semester, follow these steps:
- Renew your enrolment for the semester at the College Registrar’s Office.
- Go to the relevant academic department to collect the course registration form, after presenting proof that tuition fees have been paid.
- Choose the courses you will take this semester and enter them on the form, according to how courses are distributed across the College’s departments.
- Submit the form to the department for approval; the final registration form is collected the following day.
Note: when registering your courses, remember these rules
- Register first for any courses you did not complete in the previous semester.
- Choose outstanding courses according to your stage of study and the requirements of your specialisation, giving priority to the key factor – course prerequisites – from the courses the departments announce at the start of the semester.
- The minimum load is 12 credit hours per semester.
- You may withdraw from up to two courses, before the mid-term examinations, provided your load does not fall below 12 hours.
- You may suspend your enrolment for two semesters only; they do not count towards the legal period of study.
- You may declare your specialisation after completing 55 credit hours.
Maximum course load by overall grade
The maximum period of study is 10 semesters, extendable by two further semesters. Within this period students must complete at least 131 credit hours – equivalent to 44 courses – to meet the requirements of the bachelor’s degree.
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Admission to the accounting specialisation
In addition to the University’s general admission requirements, students moving into the accounting specialisation must meet the following academic requirements, subject to final approval by the University and the College under the approved regulations:
- A pass in Principles of Accounting (1).
- A pass in Principles of Accounting (2), in line with the approved prerequisite.
- An average of at least 65% across Principles of Accounting (1) and (2), with both courses passed.
- Preferably, completion of the general requirements related to the specialisation – such as statistics, finance and economics – according to the approved study plan.
- Students who do not reach the required level in the two Principles of Accounting courses are given a further opportunity, as permitted by the academic regulations and departmental procedures.
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Continuing in the specialisation
- Follow the approved study plan, course sequence and prerequisites.
- Do not register for specialised courses with prerequisites until the prerequisite has been passed.
- Respect the permitted course-load limits and the rules for dropping, adding and withdrawing.
- Attend lectures and academic and practical activities regularly, meeting the attendance rate set by the regulations.
- Maintain the cumulative average required to remain in the programme and avoid academic warnings.
- Complete the field training or graduation project and the applied courses set out in the study plan.
- Uphold the ethics of the accounting profession: academic honesty, confidentiality, integrity and professional responsibility.
- Develop core computer and English-language skills, including Excel and accounting software and systems.
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Duration and qualification
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Accounting. |
| Expected duration | Four academic years. |
| Semesters | Eight semesters, with three semesters per academic year. |
| Mode of study | Theoretical and applied courses, practical exercises, projects and field training. |
| Graduation requirements | Passing the approved courses and credit units, and completing the training and graduation project under the regulations. |
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Rights, duties, warnings and penalties
Study, examinations, warnings and penalties are governed by the University’s approved regulations and the decisions regulating higher education. This page gives a general overview and does not replace the official texts.
Student responsibilities
- Attend lectures and academic and practical activities, and be punctual.
- Know your study plan and prerequisites, and register on time.
- Follow examination instructions and keep order in the halls.
- Respect faculty, staff and fellow students, and look after University facilities.
- Submit original work, assignments and research, and uphold academic honesty.
- Follow official announcements, results and academic warnings.
Academic warnings and penalties
Listed from least to most severe:
Warning
A warning is issued in any of the following cases:
- Missing more than two lectures in any course.
- Absence from study for two consecutive weeks.
- An overall grade below 50%.
Failure
The student fails all courses registered that semester for any of the following:
- Cheating in examinations.
- Disrupting the conduct of examinations or disobeying the examination committee’s instructions.
- Attempting to influence faculty members over assessment results.
Suspension
The student is suspended for one to four semesters for any of the following:
- Causing disorder or riots, or obstructing teaching.
- Seizing or damaging University property or facilities – the offender must pay the full cost of the damage.
- Dishonourable offences, including drug use and circulating indecent material.
- Assaulting faculty, staff or students in any form – spoken, written or by gesture; in this case the penalty may extend to final dismissal.
Dismissal
The student is permanently dismissed for any of the following:
- Four consecutive warnings (semester average below 50%).
- An overall grade below 35% for two consecutive semesters.
- Absence from study for two consecutive semesters.
- Exceeding the maximum period of study (12 semesters).
- Forging certificates or official documents, or impersonation.
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Why join the programme
- A specialisation in demand across the public and private sectors, banks, companies and non-profit organisations.
- Freedom to move between career paths according to your interests and skills.
- Stronger analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.
- Work in digital environments using accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Hands-on training, applied research and group projects.
- Pathways to postgraduate study and specialised professional certifications.
- A direct link to governance, transparency, control, anti-corruption and better institutional performance.
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What employers need
Employers need accounting graduates who do more than record entries: graduates who can interpret and analyse figures, use technology, communicate with management, and uphold standards and ethics.
Public sector
Commercial and industrial companies
Banks and financial institutions
Oil and energy companies
Accounting and audit firms
Small organisations and businesses
Digital transformation
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Graduate attributes
By the end of the programme, graduates are expected to be able to:
- Record, classify and summarise financial transactions according to approved principles and standards.
- Prepare financial statements and reports and explain them to users of the information.
- Analyse financial performance and use indicators and ratios to support decisions.
- Apply internal control, auditing and risk-assessment procedures.
- Use accounting software, spreadsheets and digital systems.
- Prepare budgets and costings and analyse variances.
- Uphold confidentiality, integrity, independence and academic honesty.
- Communicate and work in a team, and prepare professional reports and presentations.
- Keep learning and keep pace with new standards, regulations and technologies.
Contact
- College
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Department
- Department of Accounting
- info@sgau.edu.ly
- Phone
- +218 92 618 4538
- Website
- sgau.edu.ly
- Location
- Musa Ibn Nusair Road, west of the 700 roundabout, near Al-Tawheed Mosque – Sirte.
Together towards accountants who are aware, able to shape decisions, and who build trust in financial information.