Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program is designed to prepare students for careers in accounting and related fields. The program is recognized by several professional associations, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA - UK), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA - UK), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA - USA), and Certified Public Accountants (CPA - Australia).

Degree Structure

• The program requires the completion of 123 credit hours.
• The duration of the program is 4 years.
• The program is offered in English.
• The study mode is full-time.
• The intake is in the fall and spring semesters.

Degree Requirements

The degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program are as follows:

• University Requirements: 24 credit hours
• College Requirements: 54 credit hours
• Program Requirements: 45 credit hours
• Total: 123 credit hours

University Requirements

The university requirements include 18 mandatory credit hours and 6 elective credit hours of general education courses.

College Requirements

The college requirements include 48 mandatory credit hours and 6 elective credit hours of courses common to several undergraduate programs offered in the college.

Program Requirements

The program requirements include 21 mandatory credit hours and 9 elective credit hours of specialization courses, as well as 15 credit hours of minor courses.

Mandatory Core Courses

The mandatory core courses for the accounting program are:

• Cost and Management Accounting
• Intermediate Accounting I
• Intermediate Accounting II
• Accounting Internship
• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Auditing Principles
• Accounting Seminar

Elective Core Courses

The elective core courses for the accounting program are:

• Government and Non-Profit Accounting (Arabic)
• International Accounting
• Taxation and Zakat
• Accounting Information Systems
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Special Topics in Accounting
• Internal Audit

Minors

The accounting program offers several minors, including:

• Management
• Human Resource Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Marketing
• Finance
• Economics
• Business Information Technology

Course Descriptions

The course descriptions for the accounting program are as follows:

• Financial Accounting: introduces students to accounting concepts underlying financial statements
• Managerial Accounting: explores the role of accounting information in managing organizations
• Cost and Management Accounting: examines the techniques, systems, and procedures used for planning, control, and decision-making
• Intermediate Accounting I: discusses the theory and practice of accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity
• Intermediate Accounting II: discusses the theory and practice of accounting for liabilities, shareholders' equity, and earnings per share
• Government and Non-Profit Accounting (Arabic): studies the theory and application of financial accounting systems in UAE governmental and non-profit organizations
• International Accounting: discusses the global challenges of doing business and the role of accounting in international business
• Taxation and Zakat: aims to develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax and zakat systems as applicable to individuals and companies
• Accounting Internship: provides practical training in accounting according to an approved plan
• Accounting Information Systems: examines the role and function of computerized accounting information systems
• Auditing: provides a comprehensive overview of the auditing process and procedures
• Forensic Accounting: covers the principles and techniques used in forensic accounting and fraud examination
• Financial Statement Analysis: introduces and analyzes the relationship between business activities and financial statements
• Advanced Accounting: covers advanced topics in accounting, including accounting for business combinations, consolidations, and foreign currency transactions
• Advanced Management Accounting: builds on and extends the material covered in cost and management accounting
• Advanced Financial Accounting: examines the theory and practice of accounting for inter-corporate investments, business combinations, consolidation of financial statements, foreign currency translation, segment and interim reporting
• Auditing Principles: examines auditing concepts and methodology underlying audits of financial statements
• Special Topics in Accounting: discusses important issues and roles of special topics in different areas of accounting
• Internal Audit: provides students with a variety of contents associated with internal audit
• Accounting Seminar: is designed as a capstone experience before entering the workplace

Career Path

The accounting program prepares students for careers in accounting and related fields, including:

• Financial Accountant
• Cost Accountant
• Certified Public Accountant
• Financial Consultant
• Insurance Adjuster
• Auditor
• Public Accountant
• Financial Controller
• Payroll Accountant

Research Areas

The accounting program offers research opportunities in various areas, including:

• Financial accounting
• Managerial accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Accounting information systems