The International Accounting department offers a unique student experience through the international aspect of educating students in Jordan and Germany, and continuous dealing with international accounting legislation. Students are equipped with knowledge in a variety of topics, including all aspects of accounting according to international accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
A successful completion of the B.Sc. in International Accounting program enables students to:
Knowledge:
1. LO1. Interpret economic events using the conceptual framework of accounting information and
understanding the elements of financial statements.
2. LO2. Comprehend and critically compare internationally used alternative accounting practices and
techniques.
3. LO3. Understand the relevant theory and practice of finance and management sciences for investment and business decisions.
4. LO4. Recognize the International Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards in the context of business organizations.
5. LO5. Appreciate the ethical consequences of accounting practices.
6. LO6. Understand the dynamics of accounting information systems and the role of information technology in accounting practice.
7. LO7. Identifying key concepts and frameworks in specialized areas such as taxation, Islamic finance and insurance.
Competencies:
1. LO8. Record and summarize business transactions to prepare financial reports for organizations and analyze them.
2. LO9. Implement analytical tools and budgeting techniques associated with cost and managerial accounting for decision making.
3. LO10. Comply with the tax codes, business regulations and sectorial standards.
4. LO11. Apply the audit techniques and judgement on small and large firms to produce the appropriate audit report.
Skills:
1. LO12. Use information technology appropriately in acquiring, analyzing and presenting information.
2. LO13. Interpret qualitative and quantitative information by applying mathematical and statistical
techniques.
3. LO14. Use Arabic, English and German languages effectively to communicate ideas and arguments in business environments within intra-/intercultural contexts.
4. LO15. Solve problems and make decisions, sometimes in quite complicated situations employing soft skills.
5. LO16. Prepare for a successful job interview, work well within teams, apply discipline and employ the appropriate workplace skills.
To apply for admission, the following minimum requirements must be met:
• Minimum of 75% in the secondary School Certificate (Tawjihi).
• A high motivation is needed to fulfill the needs and demands at the university and the
company as well.
• Good English skills are highly recommended.
• Students must register for all pre-requisites named by the Academic Coordinator.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | ECTS | Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) | Type | Prerequisites / Corequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARB100 | Arabic | 3 | 3 | 3 / – | OL | ARB0099 |
| GERL101B1 | German I (B1 Track) | 3 | 6 | 9 / – | F2F | – |
| MGT1001 | Principles of Management | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | – |
| ACC1001 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | – |
| MGT1202 | Business Statistics | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | – |
Total: 15 Credit Hours • 22.5 ECTS • 24 Contact Hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | ECTS | Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) | Type | Prerequisites / Corequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERL102B1 / GERL102B2 | German II (B1 or B2 Track) | 3 | 6 | 9 / – | F2F | GERL101B1 |
| MGT2103 | Research Methods for Business | 3 | 4.5 | 2 / 1 | BLD | MGT122, ENGL0099 |
| ACC1002 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | ACC101 |
| ACC2501 | Fundamentals of Finance | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC10, ENGL0099, ARB0099 |
| MGT1206 | Fundamentals of Microeconomics | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | – |
| NE101 | National Education | 3 | 2 | 3 / – | OL | – |
| SFTS101 | Soft Skills | 3 | 3 | 3 / – | OL | ENGL0099 (Co) |
Total: 21 Credit Hours • 29 ECTS • 26 Contact Hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | ECTS | Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) | Type | Prerequisites / Corequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERL201B1 / GERL201B2 | German III (B1 or B2 Track) | 3 | 4 | 6 / – | F2F | GERL102B1 or GERL102B2 |
| ACC2101 | Cost Accounting | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | ACC102, ENGL0099, ARB0099 |
| CS115 | Computing Fundamentals for Business & Logistics | 3 | 3 | 3 / – | F2F | – |
| CS1150 | Computing Fundamentals for Business & Logistics (Lab) | 1 | 3 | 3 / – | BLD | – |
| ENGL1001 | Upper-Intermediate English | 3 | 3 | 3 / – | F2F | ENGL0099 |
| LOGS1001 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | – |
| IC101 | Intercultural Communications | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | – |
| ACC2103 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | 4.5 | 2 / 1 | F2F | ACC102, ENGL0099, ARB0099 |
Total: 22 Credit Hours • 31 ECTS • 26 Contact Hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | ECTS | Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) | Type | Prerequisites / Corequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERL202B1 / GERL202B2 | German IV (B1 or B2 Track) | 3 | 6 | 9 / – | F2F | GERL201B1 or GERL201B2 |
| ENGL1002 | Advanced English | 3 | 3 | 3 / – | F2F | ENGL1001 |
| ACC2104 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | ACC21*, ENGL0099, ARB0099 |
| ACC2506 | Financial Institutions and Insurance | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC102, ACC251, ENGL0099, ARB0099 |
| MILS100 | Military Sciences | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | OL | – |
| ACC3302 | Management Accounting | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | ACC101 |
| MGT3105 | Business Law | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | OL | MGT101 |
Total: 21 Credit Hours • 31.5 ECTS • 27 Contact Hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | ECTS | Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) | Type | Prerequisites / Corequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERL301B1 / GERL301B2 | German V (B1 or B2 Track) | 3 | 6 | 9 / – | F2F | GERL202B1 or GERL202B2 |
| ACC3205 | International Accounting & IFRS | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | ACC2104 |
| ACC3303 | Auditing I and Assurance Services | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC2104 |
| ACC3308 | Computerized Accounting & Accounting Information Systems | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC2103 |
| ACC4305 | Accounting Ethics and Corporate Governance | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC3303 |
| ACC4104 | Advanced Accounting | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | ACC2104 |
| ACC3502 | International Corporate Finance | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / 0 | BLD | ACC2501 |
Total: 21 Credit Hours • 33 ECTS • 30 Contact Hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | ECTS | Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) | Type | Prerequisites / Corequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERL302B1 / GERL302B2 | German VI (B1 or B2 Track) | 3 | 6 | 6 / – | F2F | GERL301B1 or GERL301B2 |
| ACC4304 | Auditing II and Forensic Accounting | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC3303 |
| ACC3403 | International Taxation | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / 0 | BLD | ACC2103 |
| ACC4204 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC2104, ACC3502 |
| ACC4503 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC3502 |
| ACC3900 | Bachelor’s Thesis | 3 | 8.5 | 3 / – | BLD | MGT2103, 80 CHs |
| ACC4505 | Islamic Finance and Accounting | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | BLD | ACC3502 |
Total: 21 Credit Hours • 37 ECTS • 24 Contact Hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | ECTS | Contact Hours (Lect./Prac.) | Type | Prerequisites / Corequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC4901 | Business Elective I | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | BSC001 |
| ACC4902 | Business Elective II | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | BSC001 |
| ACC4903 | Business Elective III | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | BSC001 |
| ACC4904 | Business Elective IV | 3 | 4.5 | 3 / – | F2F | BSC001 |
Total: 12 Credit Hours • 18 ECTS • 12 Contact Hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | ECTS | Contact Hours | Type | Prerequisites / Corequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC4999 | International Internship | 12 | 30 | – (20-week training) | F2F | BSC001 |
Total: 12 Credit Hours • 30 ECTS • 0 Contact Hours
