The Masters in Accounting & Finance is launched at FSM Lahore from Fall 2017 semester. The MS A&F program is an extension of BS A&F program that FSM successfully established in 2010. The program offers a rigorous treatment of key areas in accounting and finance. Synthesis of accounting and finance is in high demand among the employers who wish to capitalize on the strength of individuals with a blend of A&F knowledge and expertise in one of these areas. The program is structured so that students can specialize through the appropriate choice of courses offered in both finance and accounting streams.
Award of Degree
For the award of MS Accounting and Finance degree, a student must have:
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Semester-I |
Semester-II |
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AF |
4008 |
Financial Accounting* |
3+0 |
AF |
4003 |
Managerial Accounting* |
3+0 |
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AF |
3006 |
Financial Management* |
3+1 |
AF |
4002 |
Financial Accounting-II* |
3+0 |
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MG |
4005 |
Business Economics for Managers* |
3+0 |
MG |
4013 |
Business Strategy* |
3+0 |
|
MG |
3002 |
Business Law* |
3+0 |
MG |
5017 |
Advanced Research Methods |
3+0 |
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MG |
4012 |
Quantitative Methods* |
3+0 |
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Elective A/F-I |
3+0 |
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Total |
15+1 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester-III |
Semester-IV |
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AF |
5003 |
Financial Reporting & Analysis |
3+0 |
AF |
5001 |
Applied Corporate Finance |
3+0 |
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MG |
5011 |
Corporate Governance & Ethics |
3+0 |
AF |
5002 |
Developing Financial Products |
3+0 |
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AF |
5004 |
Accounting Strategy & Control |
3+0 |
AF |
5014 |
Assurance Services & Tax Practice |
3+0 |
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Elective A/F-II |
0+3 |
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Elective A/F-III |
3+0 |
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AF |
5091 |
Final Year Project / MS Thesis-I |
3+0** |
AF |
5092 |
MS Thesis-II / Elective A/F -IV |
3+3*** |
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Total |
12+3 |
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Total |
15 + 3 |
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*May be exempted for graduates with an undergraduate degree in the areas specified in the eligibility criteria. |
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** Students wishing to go for applied track may register for the 3-Credit Hour FYP. Student wishing to pursue academic career/PhD may opt for 6-Credit Hour Thesis. |
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*** The student will either register for MS Thesis II or an additional elective but not both. |
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Note 1: Registration in “MS Thesis-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 30 credit hours (including through exemptions), and his/her CGPA is equal to or more than the graduating CGPA (2.5).
This program is approved by HEC
| Semester-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| AF4008 | Financial Accounting* | 3 | Core |
| AF3006 | Financial Management* | 3+1 | Core |
| MG4005 | Business Economics for Managers* | 3 | Core |
| MG3002 | Business Law* | 3 | Core |
| MG4012 | Quantitative Methods* | 3 | Core |
| AF4003 | Managerial Accounting* | 3 | Core |
| Semester-2 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| AF4002 | Financial Accounting-II* | 3 | Core |
| MG4013 | Business Strategy* | 3 | Core |
| MG5017 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 | Core |
| AF | Elective AF - I | 3 | Elective |
| Semester-3 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| AF5003 | Financial Reporting & Analysis | 3 | Core |
| MG5011 | Corporate Governance & Ethics | 3 | Core |
| MG5004 | Accounting Strategy & Control | 3 | Core |
| AF | Elective AF-II / MS Thesis - I | 3 | Elective |
| Semester-4 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| AF5001 | Applied Corporate Finance | 3 | Core |
| AF5002 | Developing Financial Products | 3 | Core |
| AF5014 | Assurance Services & Tax Practice | 3 | Core |
| AF | Elective AF-III | 3 | Elective |
| AF5091 | Final Year Project / MS Thesis-II | 3 | Elective |