Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Program Overview

Accounting, described as “The Language of Business”, is the study of the concepts and techniques used in reporting on matters related to an entity’s financial status and performance. Entities compete in both input and product markets that is why accounting information is essential for managers to plan and control business activities. Information generated through the accounting process helps in communication and analysis of financial reports that are required for business decision-making. 

Mission

Provides rigorous accounting education and professional practice based on different skills, values, and competencies to enhance employability.

Program Goals

1. Provide students with adequate accounting knowledge that qualifies them for employment in accounting practice and the profession
2. Enable students to prepare, analyze and communicate accounting information using information technology to facilitate the decision-making process
3. Develop skills of ethical reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving
4. Prepare students to conduct research in accounting and related areas

 Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting are:

High School Requirements:

• 60% of UAE Secondary School Certificate (Grade 12) for all tracks (Elite , Advanced, and General), or its equivalent.

Subject Proficiency EmSAT Requirements:

• Mathematics: EmSAT score of 600.

If the Subject Proficiency EmSAT requirement is unmet, the following options will be accepted:

- Minimum school score of 65% in Mathematics; or

- Pass the college admission test in Mathematics.

English Requirements:

• A minimum score of EmSAT English of 1100,

If EmSAT English requirement is unmet, the following tests are accepted:

- TOEFL: 500 (or 61 in TOEFL iBT or 173 in TOEFL CBT); or IELTS Academics: 5; or

- Equivalent in other English proficiency tests approved by the MOE will be evaluated.

Graduation Requirements

Students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree upon fulfilment of the following requirements:

• Successful completion of 126 credit hours,which normally takes eight semesters
• 16 weeks of industrial internship (after the completion of 90 credit hours including seven Accounting core courses), which is equivalent to three credit hours
• A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0

Tuition fees

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program comprises a total of 126 credit hours, with a tuition fee of 1,265 AED per credit hour, amounting to approximately 37,950 AED per year.