Program Overview

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Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, and ESG

About the Program

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial management, accounting principles, and sustainable business practices. In this concentration, students familiarize themselves with the core aspects of accounting and finance.

Coursework is designed to gradually deepen students’ knowledge of accounting, reporting, banking, capital markets, and portfolio management. Students learn to analyze financial data, make informed investment decisions, and incorporate ESG considerations into business strategies for long-term sustainability and value creation.

This concentration is closely linked with the ACCA curriculum (corresponding to the Applied Skills level – Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business). The application for ACCA Exemption Accreditation is currently being processed. Further information will be provided shortly.

Program Structure

Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, and ESG is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

General Education Module

• Composition I
• Composition II
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Law
• Computer Information System
• One course from the following:
  • Introduction to Politics
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Psychology
• One course from the following:
  • World History I
  • World History II
  • European History I
  • European History II
  • Survey of Western Art

Major Module

• Business Mathematics I
• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to Marketing
• Business Statistics
• Financial Accounting
• Finance for Non-Financial Managers
• Corporate Finance
• Digital Skills & AI for Business
• Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills for Global Managers
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Professional Internship
• Thesis Seminar I: Business Research Methods
• Thesis Seminar II: Strategic Planning
• On top of that students are also required to complete the Thesis module.

Concentration Module

• Financial Management
• Taxation
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Three courses from the following:
  • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Performance Management
  • ESG reporting
• Note: Approx. 12–15 students need to be enrolled in order to run a concentration module.

Open Electives Module

• Three elective courses offered by any school at AAU.

Having passed all the required and elective courses, students complete their studies by taking the graduation examination, which includes a state exam covering the major module, a state exam covering the concentration module, and a thesis defense.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Accounting, Finance, and ESG program will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in financial accounting principles and practices, including the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Apply managerial accounting techniques to support decision-making processes, including cost analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement, to optimize operational efficiency and profitability.
• Understand the principles of corporate finance, including capital budgeting, valuation, risk management, and capital structure decisions, to maximize shareholder value and achieve strategic objectives.
• Analyze financial markets and investment opportunities, evaluate risk-return trade-offs, and make informed investment decisions based on financial analysis and valuation techniques.
• Incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into financial analysis and decision-making processes, assessing the impact of ESG factors on business performance and long-term sustainability.
• Understand the role of accounting and finance in corporate governance and ethical business practices, including compliance with regulatory requirements and standards of professional conduct.
• Utilize financial modeling techniques and software tools to analyze financial data, conduct scenario analysis, and support strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders, including investors, creditors, and management; through written reports, presentations, and financial disclosures.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Accounting, Finance, and ESG program are prepared for a variety of roles in accounting firms, financial institutions, corporations, and sustainable investing organizations. Some potential career paths include:

• Financial analyst
• Accountant
• Corporate treasurer
• Controller
• ESG analyst
• Credit analyst
• Financial planner
• Risk manager
• Sustainability manager
• Audit manager
• Audit assistant
• Account manager
• Fundraiser
• Business adviser
• Entrepreneur

Qualification Awarded

The degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the United States, as per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in Czechia, as per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

The Accounting, Finance, and ESG concentration is accredited by the Academic Quality Assurance Board of Anglo-American University. Its completion will be indicated on the transcript and diploma supplement.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.

Additional Information

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Accreditation

• WASC + NABHE

Degree

• Bachelor of Arts

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Prague, CZ

Tuition EU

• 31 781 USD

Tuition NON-EU

• 36 679 USD

Intake

• Fall / Spring

Deadline

• Rolling Admission

Note

• This amount represents the total cost for the full degree.