Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Accounting)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a major in Accounting at AURAK provides a strong foundation in accounting theory and practices, preparing students for a wide range of careers in the field. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the program offers course exemptions towards ACCA qualification and opens doors to international recognition in the profession. Graduates are well-equipped to work in profit and non-profit organizations, as well as pursue further education in accounting or related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
AURAK’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), major in Accounting, offers students a strong foundation in the theory and practices of the accounting field. This program equips students with the necessary accounting business knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of careers in the accounting field of their choice. The program is designed to deliver a comprehensive education covering all the essential accounting areas, including financial accounting, financial analysis, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and information systems. Graduates of BSBA (Major in Accounting) will be well-prepared to enter the workforce in various roles in profit-making and non-profit organizations, such as public accounting, corporate accounting, government accounting, and non-profit accounting. The BSBA Major in Accounting program is accredited by an international professional accountancy body;- the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK, to ensure that the AURAK graduates are internationally recognized in the accounting profession. This recognition helps them work in different countries in the accounting profession. AURAK BSBA (Major in Accounting) graduates are granted course exemptions while enrolling for ACCA qualification.
Outline:
Freshman Year
- First Semester:
- ENG 101 - Composition (3 Credits)
- ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credits)
- ITEC 103 - Fundamentals of Information Technology (3 Credits)
- STAT 100 - Introductory Probability and Statistics (3 Credits)
- UNIV 100 - University First - Year Transition (1 Credit)
- MEST 100 - Introduction to Islam in World Culture (3 Credits)
- Second Semester:
- ECON 104 - Principle of Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
- UNIV 200 - Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (3 Credits)
- PHIL 100 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning (3 Credits)
- UAES 200 - Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies (3 Credits)
Sophomore Year
- First Semester:
- ENVS 102 - Sustainability and Human-Environment Relations (3 Credits)
- ACCT 204 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
- MKTG 301- Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)
- OPMT 311 - Methods and Models of Management Science (3 Credits)
- Second Semester:
- ACCT 205 - Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 Credits)
- MGMT 301 - Principles of Management (3 Credits)
- BUAN 301 - Analytics for Decision Making (3 Credits)
- BUSN 301 - Business Communication (3 Credits)
- MIST 301 - Introduction to Business Information Systems (3 Credits)
Junior Year
- First Semester:
- BUSN 304 - Commercial Law (3 credits)
- BUSN 312 - Public Policy and Business Ethics (3 Credits)
- BUSN 306 - International Business Law (3 Credits)
- MAJOR - Program Major 1 (3 Credits)
- MAJOR - Program Major 2 (3 Credits)
- Second Semester:
- BUSN 307 - Research Methodology (3 credits)
- MAJOR - Program Major 3 (3 Credits)
- MAJOR - Program Major 4 (3 Credits)
- Major Elective - Major Elective 1 (3 Credits)
- Elective - Business Elective 1 (3 Credits)
- Summer Semester:
- ACCT 390 - Internship in Accounting (3 Credits)
Senior Year
- First Semester:
- BUSN 498 - Strategic Management (3 Credits)
- MGMT 401 - Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)
- MAJOR - Program Major 5 (3 Credits)
- Major Elective - Major Elective 2 (3 Credits)
- ACCT 444 - Accounting Project Based Internship (3 Credit)
- Second Semester:
- Major Elective - Major Elective 3 (3 Credits)
- Elective - Business Elective 2 (3 Credits)
- Elective - Business Elective 3 (3 Credits)
- Elective - Free Elective (3 credits)
Careers:
AURAK’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Accounting) leads to exciting career opportunities such as:
- Corporate Treasurer
- Assistant Accountant
- Auditor
- Financial Controller
- Chief Financial Officer
- Finance Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Tax Specialist
- Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant
Other:
The program provides a well-rounded education that combines foundational and specialized courses and a mandatory internship module. Students gain theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and valuable hands-on experience in a real-world setting. This equips them with the tools they need to succeed in their careers and make a positive impact in their communities.
Yearly Tuition Fees 55,800AED / 15,192 USD
Overview:
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, co-educational institution of higher education. It offers integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
AURAK provides a nurturing environment for students to pursue their passions and achieve their academic goals. The university fosters an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that encourages intellectual growth, personal development, and the exploration of new ideas.
Key Reasons to Study There:
- AURAK is ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by QS World University Rankings.
- It is the first university in the UAE to receive the QS 5 Stars Plus rating, signifying its excellence across core categories.
- AURAK offers globally accredited degrees recognized by the CAA in the UAE, SACSCOC in the USA, and QAA in the UK.
- It holds prestigious endorsements from ACCA, ABET, and AACSB, affirming its academic programs' global relevance and industry alignment.
Academic Programs:
AURAK offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various departments, including:
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
- Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
- Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Department of Mathematics and Physics
- Department of Accounting & Finance
- Department of Management
Other:
Entry Requirements:
- High School Requirements:
- UAE Curriculum Advanced (Scientific): 70%
- UAE Curriculum General (Literary): 75%
- Non UAE Curriculum: The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.
- EMSAT Requirements:
- Business: EmSAT Math (600) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool
- Other Personal Documents:
- Passport copy
- Copy of health card
- Copy of valid Emirates ID (UAE residents only)
- Health History Form (Completed and signed by a physician)
- Four (4) recent passport-size photographs
- Exemption letter from the National and Reserve Service Authority (UAE male applicants between the ages of 18 and 30 only)
- Birth Certificate
- Family Book (UAE nationals only)
- Army Exemption/Completion Letter (UAE nationals only)
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Academic IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL – Paper based: 500
- TOEFL – Internet Based: 61
- EMSAT English: 1100
