Master of Accounting

Advanced Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate a deep understanding of advanced financial reporting, auditing, and specialized discipline knowledge such as Zakat and Tax.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Apply scientific methodology to solve practical accounting problems in both the public and private sectors.

Ethical Professional Conduct: Understand and adhere to the rules of conduct and the practitioner’s responsibility to clients and the community.

Research Proficiency: Develop the skill to conduct academic and applied research aimed at resolving complex issues in the business community.

PhD Readiness: Qualify intellectually for admission into doctoral programs through a curriculum that emphasizes theoretical foundations.

Capital Market Analysis: Understand and analyze the relationship between accounting information and share prices within capital markets.

In addition to meeting the requirements provided in higher education legislation, and King Saud University general requirements for admission to a graduate program click here , applicant must: 

• Have a bachelor degree in accounting with at least a (very good) GPA.
• Obtain a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent score in TOEFL; STEP is not accepted.

First Year – First Semester
ACCT510 – Advanced Financial Reporting – 3 Credit Hours
ACCT521 – Capital Markets Studies – 3 Credit Hours
ACCT527 – Cost Management – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester
ACCT528 – Zakat and Tax – 3 Credit Hours
ACCT540 – Auditing Services – 3 Credit Hours
QUA502 – Business Statistics – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester
ECON503 – Managerial Economics – 3 Credit Hours
BA521 – Financial Management – 3 Credit Hours

Research Phase – Final Semester
ACCT599 – Research Project – 3+ Credit Hours