Program Overview

Master of Science in Accounting Program

Overview

The Master of Science in Accounting program aims to equip graduates with advanced academic and research skills in accounting, aligning with the job market's expectations and contributing to community service and sustainable development. The program is offered in an advanced educational environment that focuses on quality education, research capacity development, and scientific and community partnerships.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science in Accounting
• Level: Postgraduate
• Location: Buraidah, Qassim Region, Main Campus (for both male and female students)
• Duration: 2 years
• Credit Hours: 36
• Required Courses: 27 credit hours
• Elective Courses: 9 credit hours

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor of Science in Accounting or related fields from a recognized university
• CGPA: Minimum of 2.75 on a 5-point scale, 1.75 on a 4-point scale, or 70 on a 100-point scale
• English Proficiency: As per university requirements
• STEP Test: 52
• Other Requirements: None

Admission Criteria

• Cumulative GPA: 50%
• University Entrance Exam: 20%
• Departmental Exam: 30%

Program Objectives

The program objectives include:

• Providing students with advanced knowledge and understanding of accounting theories, principles, and practices.
• Developing students' critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
• Preparing students for professional careers in accounting, auditing, and financial management.
• Enhancing students' ethical awareness and social responsibility.

Course Structure

Required Courses

• ACCT613: Auditing and Assurance Services
• ACCT612: Managerial Accounting
• ACCT611: Financial Statement Analysis
• BUS 621: Research Methods in Business
• ACCT621: Contemporary Issues in Accounting
• ECON625: Econometrics
• ACCT699: Thesis

Elective Courses

• ACCT636: International Accounting
• FIN 636: Corporate Governance and Risk Management
• BUS 631: Strategic Management
• FIN 630: Investment and Real Estate Finance
• BUS 620: Organizational Behavior
• ACCT634: Accounting for Governmental and Non-Profit Organizations
• ACCT633: Accounting Information Systems
• ACCT632: Forensic Accounting
• ACCT631: Accounting Theory
• FIN 623: Islamic Finance
• FIN 612: Corporate Finance
• ACCT635: Internal Auditing

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Science in Accounting program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Academic positions as lecturers in universities
• Professional accounting and auditing positions in public and private sectors
• Financial consulting and advisory services
• Financial analysis and auditing
• Expertise in financial and accounting analysis and auditing

Conclusion

The Master of Science in Accounting program at Qassim University is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge, skills, and research abilities in accounting, preparing them for successful careers in the field and contributing to the development of the accounting profession in the region.