Auditing

See study programme

Autumn 2017 (1. semester)

MAT1001
7.5 sp
ORG1001
7.5 sp

Spring 2018 (2. semester)

STT1001
7.5 sp
MAF1001
7.5 sp
RET1001
Law
7.5 sp

Spring 2019 (4. semester)

RET1002
5 sp
ECO1003
7.5 sp

The Bachelor's program in Accounting has emphasized key subjects within practical, legal and theoretical areas of accounting subjects.

All organizations need people with knowledge and skills in business and management

In addition, there are also subjects in business administration, administration, economics, methodology and other subjects. The study provides grounds for applying for authorization as an accountant from the Financial Supervisory Authority.

The programme is a campus based full-time study with regular lectures. All topics have their own online learning platforms on the internet. Learning and working methods will be based on research, as well as a practice orientation. This varies from topic to topic and is given in the form of lectures, company visits, colloquia, submissions and practical exercises. It is often arranged for teamwork that promotes training in communication and cooperation.

After completing the course the student will have obtained the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

the candidate shall:

  • Have knowledge of the role of accountants in society
  • Have broad knowledge of key themes, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods in business administration, administration subjects, socioeconomics and methodology, with special emphasis on accounting and accounting-related areas.
  • Knowing key issues in ethics, philosophy and legal methodology, especially in tax law and labor law.
  • Knowing research and development work within different disciplines.
  • Have knowledge of the history and traditions of accounting and business economics.
  • Have knowledge of business start-up and technological development within accounting and innovation systems.
  • Know the contents and differences between different accounting models

Skills:

The candidate must:

  • Be able to make professional assessments in the fields of accounting, taxation and law, and related reporting according to current regulations.
  • Could, in connection with accounting assignments, identify, plan and implement projects and work assignments according to best practices.
  • Be able to develop good practices and internal control systems for accounting and advisory assignments.
  • Be able to assess the business and socio-economic, human, legal, ethical and environmental consequences of decisions and actions.
  • Be able to make economic and administrative choices based on scarce resources to best meet the organization's goals.
  • Able to apply professional knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to practical and theoretical issues and make informed choices
  • Be able to reflect on your own professional practice and adjust it under supervision
  • Be able to find, evaluate and refer to information and subject matter and present this to highlight a problem
  • Be able to use ICT to solve various academic issues with relevant software.

General competence:

The candidate must:

  • Be able to assess the tension relationship between theory and practice within accounting theory.
  • Be able to plan and carry out varied work assignments that extend over time, alone and as a participant in a group, and in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
  • Be able to convey key subjects such as theories, issues and solutions, both in writing, verbally and through other relevant forms of expressions
  • Be able to exchange views and experiences with others in the field of expertise and thereby identify opportunities and challenges related to practice.
  • Know new thinking and innovation processes in organizational development.
  • Know relevant professional tools such as accounting software, techniques and expressions.
  • Have knowledge of international development within accounting and the importance of national regulations and practice.
  • Know the requirements and methods related to ongoing knowledge update within the subject field.
Admission is based on the general admission or prior learning under current rules.
You will receive special expertise in accounting as the programme meets the education requirement for the title "Authorized Accountant". You can also work in varied positions in business, government and other organizations as for instance a financial consultant or customer advisor in addition to positions within project work, HR, management and the like.
The program qualifies for admission to master's degree programs at HHN and other educational institutions in Norway or abroad.
Nord University is working to facilitate all students at bachelor's degree programs to be able to complete parts of the study at university or university abroad. For the bachelor program in auditing, we arrange for foreign stays to take place in the 4th semester. In the field of auditing, particular attention must be paid to the fact that the issues carried out abroad are compatible with formal requirements that are made in Norway. Contact the student advisor for further information.
No specific costs other than semester registration fee and course literature.
The programme is evaluated via student questionnaire, as well as by the programme director. The evaluations form a part of the University's quality assurance system.
Regulations on studies and examinations at Nord University and associated guidelines are found at the university website.