Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in accounting, preparing them for careers in public accounting, industry, government, and non-profit organizations.

Welcome Message

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Accounting at the College of Business Administration, Ajman University. Accounting is the heart of any private or public organization, and the accounting degree creates many opportunities. The different careers range from highly technical roles to executive positions where you have a strong say in business decision making.

Program Overview

Accounting, described as "The Language of Business", is the study of the concepts and techniques used in reporting on matters related to an entity's financial status and performance. Entities compete in both input and product markets, and accounting information is essential for managers to plan and control business activities.

Mission

The mission of the program is to provide rigorous accounting education and professional practice based on different skills, values, and competencies to enhance employability.

Program Goals

The program goals are:

1. Provide students with adequate accounting knowledge that qualifies them for employment in accounting practice and the profession.
2. Enable students to prepare, analyze, and communicate accounting information using information technology to facilitate the decision-making process.
3. Develop skills of ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
4. Prepare students to conduct research in accounting and related areas.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting are:

• High School Requirements: 60% of UAE Secondary School Certificate (Grade 12) for all tracks (Elite, Advanced, and General), or its equivalent.
• English Requirements: A minimum score of 80% in the English subject, or its equivalent in other curriculums.
  • Applicants scoring between 75% and 79% in the English subject will be conditionally admitted, provided they meet one of the following requirements:
    1. Pass a remedial English course during the first semester.
    2. Submit an English proficiency test score before the start of the first semester:
    • TOEFL: 500 (61 iBT or 173 CBT)
    • IELTS Academic: 5
    • IESOL: B1
    • or Equivalent scores in other MOE-approved English proficiency tests (subject to evaluation).

Graduation Requirements

Students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree upon fulfillment of the following requirements:

• Successful completion of 120 credit hours, which normally takes eight semesters.
• 16 weeks of industrial internship (after the completion of 90 credit hours including seven Accounting core courses), which is equivalent to three credit hours.
• A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0.

Accreditations

The program is accredited by top professional bodies in the world, including ACCA (UK), CPA (Australia), and Global CIMA (USA).

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes are:

1. Perform the steps of the accounting cycle, including preparing financial statements in accordance with international standards.
2. Acquire substantive accounting knowledge, and/or demonstrate competencies required by employers to ethically practice auditing and accounting in different functional areas.
3. Develop cost and managerial accounting information and use it to make decisions for internal company purposes and problem-solving.
4. Prepare and communicate financial information for profit and not-for-profit organizations.
5. Apply and critically analyze accounting models to solve accounting problems through case analysis and writing research reports.
6. Utilize information technology in making business decisions.

Program Structure and Credit Hours

The B.Sc. degree in Accounting requires the completion of either 120 or 126 credit hours, depending on the applicable study plan.

Structure of Accounting Study Plan 2016 (Student ID)

• University General Education Requirements: 24 credit hours
  • University Compulsory Courses: 15 credit hours
  • University Elective Courses: 9 credit hours
• College Requirements: 66 credit hours
  • College Compulsory Courses: 54 credit hours
  • College Elective Courses: 12 credit hours
• Major Requirements: 36 credit hours
  • Major Compulsory Courses: 33 credit hours
  • Major Elective Courses: 3 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours: 126 credit hours

Structure of Accounting Study Plan 2021 (Student ID from 2021)

• University General Education Requirements: 30 credit hours
  • University Compulsory Courses: 15 credit hours
  • University Elective Courses: 15 credit hours
• College Requirements: 60 credit hours
  • College Compulsory Courses: 51 credit hours
  • College Elective Courses: 9 credit hours
• Major Requirements: 36 credit hours
  • Major Compulsory Courses: 30 credit hours
  • Major Elective Courses: 6 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours: 126 credit hours

Structure of Accounting Study Plan 2025 (Student ID from 2025)

• University General Education Requirements: 24 credit hours
  • University Compulsory Courses: 18 credit hours
  • University Elective Courses: 6 credit hours
• College Requirements: 60 credit hours
  • College Compulsory Courses: 54 credit hours
  • College Elective Courses: 6 credit hours
• Major Requirements: 36 credit hours
  • Major Compulsory Courses: 30 credit hours
  • Major Elective Courses: 6 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours: 120 credit hours

Courses Descriptions

College Requirements

• ACC 205 Principles of Accounting
• ACC 210 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• BUS 209 Business English
• BUS 212 Data Analysis for Business
• BUS 214 Business Research Methods
• BUS 300 Management Information Systems
• BUS 311 Business Communications
• BUS 315 Business Analytics
• BUS 316 Legal Environment & Ethics
• BUS 470 Business Internship
• ECO 200 Microeconomics
• ECO 210 Macroeconomics
• FIN 210 Fundamentals of Finance
• INT300 Database Management Systems
• MGT 200 Introduction to Management
• MGT 300 Organizational Behavior
• MKT 200 Principles of Marketing
• MKT 328 Public Relations
• MKT 413 Hospitality and Tourism
• MKT 423 Social Media

Major Requirements

• ACC 310 Intermediate Accounting I
• ACC 311 Computerized Accounting Information Systems
• ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting II
• ACC 321 Cost Accounting
• ACC 330 Advanced Managerial Accounting
• ACC 408 Auditing
• ACC 410 Advanced Accounting
• ACC 412 Taxation Accounting
• ACC 413 Oil and Gas Accounting
• ACC 414 International Accounting
• ACC 415 Forensic Accounting and Control
• ACC 420 Accounting Theory
• ACC 422 Graduation Project
• ACC 424 Islamic Accounting
• ACC 425 Financial Reporting and Analysis
• ACC 312 Governmental Accounting