Introduction
Vision
The vision of the program is that graduates acquire the ability to use the academic knowledge and expertise gained in this program to change the current culture of the business environment which is contrary to ethical principles and based on the culture of materialism and, in particular, the manipulation of accounting records in companies and organizations.
Mission
The Accounting Department aims to nurture and train accountants and financial managers and to equip entrepreneurs to engage in critical analysis of every aspect of their lives as they seek to live a cohesive Baháʼí life. It is the hope that those trained in accounting at BIHE will contribute their financial expertise towards fundamental changes in Iran’s business environment.
Goals and Objectives
The Bachelor of Accounting program has been developed to provide professional training in accounting and reporting on the activities of organizations. It trains human resources that have the ability to:
- analyze financial events
- implement internal controls
- record events and report financial information in accordance with accounting standards
- analyze financial reports and provide comprehensive reports to stakeholders
- budget and assist senior managers in the optimal allocation of resources.
Admission
At present 30 students are admitted each year to the Accounting program. Admission is granted based on merit to eligible high school graduates who have specified in their application their preference for the program and achieved the acceptable scores in the required entrance examination.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Accounting program allocates 85 credits to main studies, 27 credits to core studies, 23 credits to general and 7 optional credits. Graduates must pass at least 135 credits over eight semesters covering all main and general courses and at least 21 credits from core studies.