Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, & ESG

The Accounting, Finance, & ESG concentration furnishes students with a thorough grounding in the core principles of accounting and finance, enabling them to effectively cultivate business strategies for sustainable success. Graduates receive a dually-accredited degree, recognized in both the US and the EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.

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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

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About the program

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, & 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.

The concentration is closely linked with the ACCA curriculum, and graduates will automatically be awarded the official Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business from ACCA. They will also get discounts on ACCA exams for the the next and final-level qualification of Professional Accountant.

What I enjoy most about AAU is its diverse and engaging environment. The smaller class sizes allowed me to make meaningful connections with faculty members and students, and facilitated networking, which is extremely important in the business world, and has enabled me to seek out the right opportunities.

Kristian Pankulych, BA in Business Administration, 2017

Program Structure

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

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.

For more information on the modular structure and the study program, please contact our admissions team at admissions@aauni.edu.

Note: Approx. 12–15 students need to be enrolled in order to run a concentration module.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Accounting, Finance, & 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, & 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

Overall, graduates of this program possess a strong foundation in accounting and finance, coupled with a deep understanding of sustainable business practices and ESG considerations. These attributes enable them to pursue diverse career opportunities in finance, accounting, and sustainable investing sectors, where financial expertise and ESG integration are increasingly valued for driving long-term value creation and positive societal impact.

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, & 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.

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See what our students have to say

My Prague Experience

We do almost all of our projects in small international teams, and we work together like we would in a business company and synergize our different ideas. There's flexibilities to meet with teachers outside of class, and ask them questions, not just specifically things we learn in the class.

Ann Connolly
Business Administration, United States of America

AAU makes networking incredibly easy to do. I was able to participate in various events that don't necessarily connect to my coursework like conferences, literature festivals, debates, lectures, etc. When I was President of the Diplomatic Club, AAU helped me get in touch with event-organizers, which, for example, allowed us to host an event during the Festival of Democracy organized by the famous Forum 2000 conference.