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Accounting

About Accounting

The Accounting program is one of the programs of the College of Business and Tourism. It is characterized by scientific materials that comply with the requirements of the local and international labor market. These requirements are in line with the aspirations of Vision 2030 and the requirements of the Saudi Organization of Accountants and Auditors. This program can be the start for both Saudi young women and men who are aspiring to join the accounting profession and to obtain a qualitative education that mixes scientific material and practical experience. This is meant to prepare them at every stage for a brilliant future in this profession.

The accounting and auditing profession is a necessity in all areas of business, whether profitable or not. Besides, there is a growing demand for the employment of qualified accountants who are characterized by knowledge in all aspects of accounting in addition to finance, management, and marketing. In fact, this was the main reason for introducing the program. English was chosen as a medium of instruction for this program in order to keep pace and open the door for the international trade that Saudi Arabia has already witnessed in the last decade.

Mission

To prepare graduates for successful careers as leading professionals in the national accounting marketplace, equipped with high ethical standards and contributing to community service and lifelong learning.

Program Objectives

Strong analytic, communication, quantitative, and information skills

Intercultural knowledge and collaborative problem-solving skills

Civic, social, and personal responsibility

Integrative thinking and the ability to transfer knowledge from one setting to another

Program Details

Program Name Accounting
Final Awarded Degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Program Code BSBA ACCT
Credit Hours 127
Language of Instruction English
Mode of Study Full Time
Duration 4 Years
Number of Levels 8 Levels
Number of Weeks/Levels 15 Weeks
Graduation Requirements GPA 2.0/4.00

 

Graduate Attributes

1

Knowledgeable in a broad range of accounting field.

2

Critical thinkers in the field of accounting, auditing and taxation.

3

Skilful Entrepreneurs.

4

Effective and influential contributors to the Society.

5

Proficient communicators.

6

Work effectively as a member and leader in a team.

Job Market and Opportunities

  • Tax officer
  • Auditor
  • Audit Associate
  • Accountant   
  • Risk management officer
  • Financial Analyst

Main Courses

ACCT 321 Intermediate Accounting
ACCT 312 Financial Accounting and Reporting
ACCT 322 Cost Accounting
ACCT 431 Tax Accounting
ACCT 441 Auditing
ACCT 422 Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 452 International Accounting

College Requirements

All students enrolled in all Bachelor of Science programs in the College of Business Administration should study all of these courses.

ECON 101 Introduction to Micro-economy
CS 115 Introduction to Computing for Business
MATH 111 Applied Calculus I
ENGL 101 First Year Composition
ECON 102 Introduction to Macro-economy
MGT 101 Introduction to Management
MATH 112 Applied Calculus II
ENGL 102 Introduction to Report Writing
ACCT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
STAT 211 Statistics for Business I
PHSC 113 Physical Science
ENGL 201 Technical Writing
ACCT 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
MGT 222 Organizational Behavior
MKT 201 Introduction to Marketing
MIS 201 Management Information Systems
MGT 311 Legal Environment of Business
MGT 331 Business Communication
FIN 301 Financial Management
STAT 311 Statistics for Business II
MGT 312 Operations Management

Accounting Framework

Requirements Courses Type Number of Credit Hours
General Compulsory 06
  Elective 12
  Free Elective 03
College Compulsory 64
Major Compulsory 21
  Supporting 06
  Professional Elective 12
  Field Training 03
Total Credits: 127
Requirements
General
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 06
Elective 12
Free Elective 03
Requirements
College
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 64
Requirements
Major
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 21
Supporting 06
Professional Elective 12
Field Training 03

Total of program Credit Hours

127

Accounting Study Plan

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ECON 101 Introduction to Micro-economy 3  
CS 115 Introduction to Computing for Business 3 PCS 001
MATH 111 Applied Calculus I 3 MATH 012
ENGL 101 First Year Composition 3 ENGL 005
GHAL xxx Humanities, Arts and Languages Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ECON 102 Introduction to Macro-economy 3 ECON 101
MGT 101 Introduction to Management 3  
MATH 112 Applied Calculus II 3 MATH 111
ENGL 102 Introduction to Report Writing 3 ENGL 101
GDMC xxx Diversity and Multiculturalism Elective 3  
  Total 15  

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ACCT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 MATH 112
STAT 211 Statistics for Business I 3 MATH 112
PHSC 113 Physical Science 4 MATH 111
ENGL 201 Technical Writing 3 ENGL 102
GIAS 101 Islamic Culture 3  
MIS 201 Management Information Systems 3 CS 115
  Total 19  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ACCT 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 ACCT 201
MGT 222 Organizational Behaviour 3 MGT 101
MKT 201 Introduction to Marketing 3 ENG 201
ENT 201 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 ENG 201
GIAS 102 Arabic Language Skills 3  
  Total 15  

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ACCT 321 Intermediate Accounting 3 ACCT 202
MGT 331 Business Communication 3 ENGL 201
FIN 301 Financial Management 3 ACCT 201
STAT 311 Statistics for Business II 3 STAT 211
GSOS xxx Social Sciences Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
MGT 312 Operations Management 3 STAT 311
ACCT 312 Financial Accounting and Reporting 3 ACCT 201
ACCT 322 Cost Accounting 3 ACCT 201, ACCT 202
ECON 362 Economy of Saudi Arabia 3 ECON 102
MGT 311 Legal Environment of Business 3 ENG 201
  Total 15  
FIN 394 Summer Field Experience 3 Credits  

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ACCT 431 Tax Accounting 3 ACCT 201, ACCT 202
ACCT 441 Auditing 3 ACCT 201, ACCT 202, ACCT 321
BUS xxx BUS I 3  
BUS xxx BUS II 3  
XXXX xxx Free Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ACCT 422 Accounting Information Systems 3 ACCT 201, ACCT 202
ACCT 452 International Accounting 3 ACCT 202
ACCT xxx Professional Course I 3  
ACCT xxx Professional Course II 3  
GIAS xxx Islamic Studies Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Total Credit Hours Required: 127
The English courses ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 can be taken as an elective within any of the areas: GHAL, GDMC or GSOS