Accounting is mostly studied at universities and colleges in three levels; university, master and doctoral levels. Each level has its own objectives and requirements. Studying accounting may take one of three main forms; one which directs the student deeply to applied intellectual research of accounting which makes the student prepared for academic research or accounting teaching, the second provides for the graduate a complementary study of matters not learned in the Bachelor degree or it deepens the student's knowledge of studies of the bachelor degree, while the third introduces the graduate to business administration, engineering or computer and prepares the student as a professional accountant, focusing on applied and practice aspects in consistent with theoretical aspects of accounting thinking. Thus, the accounting sciences program is consistent with the first form, as it is a scientific methodological study preparing the student in respect of research to set foot on the university teaching and scientific research in the field.
Program vision
Effective contribution to promotion of education and activation of research and innovation in the field of accounting and auditing.
Program message
Scientific and applied qualification of students to perform exceptionally in fields of accounting teaching and work as well as in research and community service through faculty members who are aware of development taking place in the field, the use of proper educational methods as per the international standards and community's moral values.
Program goals
- Qualifying students to be employed in university teaching positions or esteemed positions in private sector institutions.
- Qualifying students to pass SOCPA and CPA professional examinations.
- Enriching the scientific library in the accounting field with local applied researches and studies.
- Encouraging researches designed to serve and solve the problems of Saudi community in the field of accounting and auditing.
Courses
| code | name | credits |
|---|---|---|
| 501 KMY | Quantitative Analysis for Management | 3 |
| 503 QSD | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| 505 ACCT | Seminar in Accounting Theories | 3 |
| 511 ACCT | Seminar in Auditing and Control | 3 |
| 506 BUS | Research Method in Business | 3 |
| 534 ACCT | Seminar in Contemporary Accounting Issues | 3 |
| 509 ACCT | Manageral Accounting | 3 |
| 532 ACCT | Seminar in Accounting Standards | 3 |
| 600 ACCT | Master Thesis | 6 |
| code | name | credits |
|---|---|---|
| 523 ACCT | Independent Study in Accounting | 3 |
| 504 KSD | Seminar on Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| 544 BUS | Investment Analysis | 3 |