Program Overview

English Accounting Program

The English Accounting Program at the Faculty of Business Administration, Horus University - Egypt, aims to provide an advanced educational schema to prepare distinguished graduates enriched with knowledge and skills that enhance and foster a culture of innovation and scientific research.

Program Objective

The program objective is to graduate highly professional alumni who possess the professional and practical skills essential to practice accounting profession within various multiple sub-disciplines like auditing, tax advisory services, maintaining its graduate's competitiveness through the national and regional labor markets, ensuring the readiness of graduates to pursue their career in both governmental and business circuits.

Distinguishing Features

The following are the distinguishing features of the English Accounting Program:

• The program is offered by the Faculty of Business Administration at Horus University, which enjoys a distinguished geographical location in New Damietta City on the International Coastal Road.
• Transportation services are available for students, with buses operating from several governorates to the university and back.
• Student housing is provided for those coming from distant governorates.
• All lecture halls are air-conditioned and equipped with the latest technological facilities to support the educational process.
• The program follows the credit-hour system with a total of 135 credit hours, allowing great flexibility in course selection.
• The academic year is divided into two semesters in addition to an optional summer term.
• The student assessment mechanisms within the program rely on continuous evaluation through various examinations, assignments, and other academic activities throughout the semester.
• The program is taught by a distinguished group of faculty members who have publications in highly ranked international journals.
• The university establishes cooperation protocols with various institutions to provide students with field-training opportunities.
• Students are required to prepare a graduation project addressing a selected accounting issue under the supervision of a faculty member from the Accounting Department, which contributes to enhancing their research skills.
• Program graduates are well-qualified to pursue professional certifications such as CPA and CMA, which significantly enhance their employment prospects.
• The program offers training and activities designed to prepare students for the labor market.
• Graduates are qualified to work in financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, taxation, internal and external auditing, and are eligible for employment in various types of companies, financial institutions, and the governmental sector.
• An annual employment fair is organized, where representatives from various sectors offer job opportunities, increasing graduates' chances of securing employment.
• The program qualifies students to pursue postgraduate studies at Egyptian and international universities.
• Various benefits and facilities are offered to international students in accordance with the university's approved regulations.

Program Details

The English Accounting Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in accounting, including:

• Financial accounting
• Managerial accounting
• Cost accounting
• Taxation
• Internal and external auditing The program is taught by a distinguished group of faculty members who have publications in highly ranked international journals. The university establishes cooperation protocols with various institutions to provide students with field-training opportunities. Students are required to prepare a graduation project addressing a selected accounting issue under the supervision of a faculty member from the Accounting Department, which contributes to enhancing their research skills.