Business Administration Major In Accounting

Program Mission

To develop students to be competent professional accountants, to meet the needs of the labor market and sustainable development, in accordance with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, by providing high-quality accounting education, producing impactful scholarly research, and fostering community engagement.

Program Goals

1. Preparing qualified and distinguished professional cadres in the field of accounting and keeping pace with scientific and professional developments and the requirements of the labor market.
2.  Improving the quality of scientific research published in the program and increasing its number.
3. Promote effective partnerships and community service activities. 
4. Enhancing the professional qualifications of program students to obtain professional certificates in accounting and increasing employment opportunities for them.

The graduate at this level will have

Knowledge and Understanding

K1- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the core concepts, principles, methods, models, and theories in business disciplines.

K2- Identify the Research methodologies and methods in business.

K3- Identify the current accounting disciplines, theories, and practices across various areas, including Financial Reporting, Managerial and Cost Accounting, Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting, Auditing, Zakat and Tax Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and data analytics, and other specialized fields of accounting.

Skills

S1- Apply concepts, models and theories to solve problems in the fields of business and accounting and make strategic decisions using critical and analytical thinking.

S2- Communicate effectively orally and in writing and demonstrate professional and interpersonal skills in accounting work environments, using modern tools and techniques to support accounting and research tasks.

S3- Employ digital technologies to solve real-world problems in the fields of business and accounting.

S4- Employ business and accounting research skills to solve real business problems.

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility

V1- Demonstrate an ethical and professional values in dealing with problems in the fields of business and accounting, considering governance, social responsibility and sustainability.

V2- Possess competencies of leadership, collaboration, working independently, and as part of a diverse team.

V3- Develop professional competencies through career planning, participation in professional activities, and preparation for professional certifications in accounting.

Program Handbook