Department of Accounting and Finance

Overview

The Department of Accounting and Finance at NUML, established in 2022, has rapidly emerged as a center of academic excellence and innovation. Initially offering a BS program in Accounting, Finance, and Taxation, the department strategically will expand in 2026 to include specialized fields such as Real Estate Investment and Finance, Forensic Accounting and Cybersecurity, and Islamic Banking and Finance at the BS, MS and PhD level. These additions reflect a deliberate alignment with evolving global market demands and the need for specialized skills in emerging sectors.

Beyond its academic programs, the department plays a pivotal role in thought leadership, hosting the International Conference on Real Estate (ICRE) since 2024—a premier platform for dialogue on real estate, urban development, and sustainability. It has also launched a Policy Paper Series on real estate and housing, bridging the gap between academic research and practical policymaking to address localized market challenges.

Global recognition further enhances its stature, with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accrediting its BS Accounting and Finance program until 2028 and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) granting graduates dual membership eligibility with prestigious designations. With around 1,000 students, expert faculty, and modern facilities, the department remains committed to nurturing professional excellence, ethical leadership, and global competence. Under its leadership, the Pakistan Society for Real Estate Studies (PRES) stands as the department’s flagship initiative, uniting academia, industry, and regulators under one collaborative platform.

Conceived as a think tank, PRES is dedicated to modernizing Pakistan’s real estate sector through high-quality research, policy advocacy, and knowledge exchange. Its thematic priorities include property valuation reforms, sustainable urban planning, housing affordability, blockchain-based land management, PropTech integration, and alignment of sectoral strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Recognizing the significant yet often overlooked role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and alternative markets in the Pakistani economy—key contributors to GDP and employment—the department is pioneering in offering specialized educational programs that caters to the unique challenges and dynamics of SMEs and alternative investment markets. While traditional business education tends to focus on the needs of large corporations and multinational entities and stock market, our department is committed to bridging this gap by preparing graduates to effectively support and lead within this vital sector, fostering economic resilience and inclusive growth.

Vision

We aspire to equip accounting and finance students to know and practice sustainable solutions with social responsibility.

Mission

To empower students with knowledge of accounting and finance integrating innovative solutions, sustainable financial practices and social development.