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Mulungushi University
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Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute
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Programme Accreditation No. | HEA-MU/LP/7/23 |
Name of Learning Programme | Bachelor of Arts in Local Government Finance |
ZQF Level | 7 |
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Start: April/May
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Exams: End of semester
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Calendar–System: Semester
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Application Deadline: Until March
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Fees: More information under “Payments“
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Contact: For more information contact Mr Tembo +260 977759724
1. Rationale
The Bachelor of Arts in Local Government Finance is intended to train pre-service and mid-career students in local government finance. The rationale of the degree is to equip students with the required knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them manage finances prudently. The structure and scope of this course provides sufficient discourse on how to achieve success in the finance function of the local authority can be achieved and sustained through effective financial management and administration.
2. Aims of the Programme
The aim of the Bachelor of Arts in Local Government Finance is to provide graduates with the knowledge, understanding and the skills relevant to finance and local government regulations and practices, together with capacity for critical and evaluative thinking.
3. Programme Objectives
The specific objectives of the programme are to produce qualified accountants and financial managers who can:
1. Manage the local authority revenues and expenditures in the interest of key stakeholders.
2. Apply the local government laws in their accounting and finance practices
3. Prepare budgets both for business and non-business organizations
4. Produce financial reports for local government internal and external stakeholders
5. Undertake examination of records (auditing & taxation)
6. Make better financial decisions
7. Analyze information for planning and control
8. Prepare project proposal, & appraisal
9. Undertake research activities in the area of accounting and finance
7. Entry Requirement
Prospective students must satisfy the following entry requirements as specified in the General Regulations:
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Option 1
Must have passed Grade 12 or Form V with a minimum of credit in at least five subjects including English Language; OR
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Option 2
‘O’ Level certificate from a recognized Examination Board with a minimum of grade C in at least five subjects including English Language; OR
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Option 3
‘A’ Level certificate from a recognized Examination Board with passes in the English Language and any other recognized equivalents subjects.
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Students possessing a diploma from a recognized College (recognized by Mulungushi University) shall enter into the programme at Year 2.
5. Duration
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The Bachelors programme will be for four (4) years.
6. Course Outline
First Year – First Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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MSM 131 | Mathematics |
BMG 101 | Ethics and Sustainability in Society |
SIR 111 | Introduction to Political Science |
SSS 121 | Research and Academic Writing Skills |
SSE 121 | Micro Economics |
First Year – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SSE 122 | Macro Economics |
MSM 192 | Business Mathematics |
BEN 142 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship |
ICT 132 | Introduction to Computer Software Packages |
BMG 142 | Principles of Management |
Second Year – First Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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BAF 221 | Cost and Management Accounting I |
MSS 241 | Business Statistics I |
SLG 221 | Local Government Administration |
BAF 211 | Financial Accounting I |
SSS 261 | Introduction to Research |
Second Year – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SPA 212 | National Government and Administration |
MSS 242 | Business Statistic II |
SSS 262 | Data Analysis and Software Application |
BAF 212 | Financial Accounting II |
BAF 222 | Cost and Management Accounting II |
Third Year – First Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SPA 321 | Public Policy |
BAC 331 | Financial Management and Risk Appraisal |
SLG 331 | Local Government Finance |
SSS 381 | Project Management |
BMG 381 | Organizational Behavior & Leadership |
Third Year – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SEC 332 | Public Finance |
LIR 352 | Administrative Law |
BAF 322 | Taxation I |
BAF 312 | Advanced Management Accounting |
BMK 382 | Service Marketing |
Fourth Year – First Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SSS 441 | Research Project I |
BAF 421 | Auditing I |
BAF 431 | Taxation II |
SLG 441 | Public Procurement |
SLG 431 | Local Government Law I |
Fourth Year – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SSS 442 | Research Project II |
BAF 462 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management |
SPA 412 | Strategic Management |
BAF 422 | Auditing II |
SLG 432 | Local Government Law II |