Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
School of Business
Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
The Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance develops graduates who can interpret economic change, evaluate financial information, assess risk and contribute to responsible decision-making in an increasingly complex global environment. Its academic portfolio brings together Accounting, Banking, Economics and Finance, while engaging with developments in artificial intelligence, financial technology, data analytics, workflow automation, sustainable finance and corporate reporting.
The Department’s programmes combine rigorous academic foundations with professional relevance and applied learning across accounting, auditing, corporate taxation, economics and finance. Students develop the analytical capabilities, technical expertise and professional judgment required to interpret financial information, evaluate markets and institutions, assess risk and support sound decision-making in complex business and policy environments.
Our graduates are prepared to create value across accounting and professional services, banking and finance, investment and asset management, consulting, regulation, public policy and emerging digital-finance industries. Through research-informed teaching and engagement with professional practice, they acquire the adaptability, ethical awareness and strategic perspective needed to navigate uncertainty, promote accountability and contribute to sustainable economic and financial development.
The Department supports internationally recognised professional programmes in Accounting and Finance. Students enrolled in the BSc Accounting programme receive the maximum nine exemptions from the thirteen modules required for the ACCA Qualification, as well as eight exemptions from the fourteen ICAEW modules. The programme is also affiliated with the CFA Institute and incorporates more than 70% of the CFA Programme curriculum, providing students with strong preparation for globally recognised professional qualifications and careers in accounting, finance and investment.
Through scholarly excellence and active engagement in funded research, professional networks and advisory bodies, the Department’s faculty connect academic knowledge with professional practice. The create a learning environment that encourages analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity and meaningful impact across a rapidly evolving economic and financial landscape.
Programmes of Study
Why Study Accounting, Economics and Finance at UNIC
What our Students say
From Cyprus to Deloitte Global
When I look back, I regard my choice to spend my student years in Cyprus and at UNIC, in particular, as an important landmark in both my personal and professional development. The international environment and the opportunity to combine first-class studies and training with practical knowledge was a great approach and an extraordinary experience, which fully prepared me both for the hurdles one faces as an adult and the challenges in the globalised business world we now live in.
“The Accounting Department at UNIC offered me a great foundation in my field of study. My lecturers were always easy to approach and eager to help, providing me with the key fundamentals in both the practical and theoretical aspects of Accounting. My time at UNIC also allowed me to gain important insight into other related topics, including Law, Mathematics, and Economics, making it a very complete programme. My degree from UNIC has opened many doors for me.”
“The high quality of teaching in the Accounting Department is a reflection of the high standard of education offered at UNIC. My time at the University was replete with positive experiences. It opened a door to a diverse new world and bestowed me with all that I need to succeed. I loved that I had the opportunity to meet people from every corner of the world and study with them. They helped me learn about new cultures and different lifestyles, and explore different ways of thought.”
Department News
The University of Nicosia Achieves Prestigious ICAEW Strategic Degree Status for its BSc Accounting Programme
This recognition elevates the existing partnership between the two institutions, offering students a truly unique and accelerated path to the globally respected ACA qualification.
