Program Overview

The Accounting program is offered by the University of Tabuk. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in accounting, enabling them to pursue careers in various fields.

Program Details

• Duration of study: 8 semesters
• Total credited hours: 131

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Saudi national or a son/daughter of a Saudi mother
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent from within or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Have an equivalent certificate issued by the Equivalency Committee of the Ministry of Education for diplomas obtained outside the Kingdom
• Not have a high school diploma older than five years (issued in the academic year 1441-1442 or later)
• Not have a high school diploma older than two years for health specialties (issued in the academic year 1444-1445 or later)
• Be under 30 years old (born in 1995 or later)
• Be medically fit for programs that require it and pass a medical examination if necessary
• Have a minimum score of 50% on the General Aptitude Test (based on the available score at the time of application)
• Have a minimum score of 50% on the Achievement Test (based on the available score at the time of application)
• Have a minimum weighted percentage of 80% for engineering and interior design majors
• Have a minimum weighted percentage of 75% for technical majors
• Have a minimum weighted percentage of 70% for bachelor's degree programs
• Have a minimum weighted percentage of 65% for diploma programs
• The validity period of the General Aptitude Test and Achievement Test scores is five years
• Not have a previous academic record at the University of Tabuk during the last four semesters for bachelor's degree programs
• Not have a previous academic record at the University of Tabuk during the last two semesters for diploma programs
• Not be dismissed from the university or any other university for academic or disciplinary reasons
• Not be accepted or enrolled in the same or a different academic program at the university or any other university
• The applicant is responsible for the accuracy of the data, and their admission may be revoked if otherwise
• The applicant is responsible for following up on admission procedures through the university's website and official social media channels

Program Objectives

The objectives of the Accounting program are:

1. To provide and develop distinguished academic plans that achieve a competitive advantage for graduates
2. To provide a stimulating academic environment that meets the needs of stakeholders
3. To develop capabilities and skills that enable graduates to compete in the job market
4. To conduct accounting research and studies that contribute to the development of the profession and the business sector
5. To develop effective communication channels that support the mutual relationship with the job market and the community to raise accounting awareness

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Accounting program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Administrative accountant
• Auditor
• Accountant
• Legal accountant
• Accounting manager
• Economic expert
• Head of the storage department
• Head of the revenue and inventory control department
• External auditor
• Tax accountant
• Financial controller
• Accounting software development specialist
• Revenue manager
• Credit specialist
• Accounting researcher
• Purchasing auditor and researcher

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