Accounting Major

Finance and accounting |
English

Program Description

The program blends theory with practical applications, preparing graduates to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial information for decision-making in both local and international contexts.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will be able to: • Demonstrate proficiency in financial accounting, auditing, and taxation principles. • Apply international accounting standards (IFRS) and local regulations in real-world cases. • Analyze financial statements to support strategic and managerial decisions. • Use accounting information systems and modern financial tools effectively. • Understand ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities in accounting practice. • Communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.

Markets and Career

Graduates of the Accounting major are well-prepared for careers in both private and public sectors, locally and internationally. Typical career paths include: • Certified Accountant or Auditor in local or multinational firms. • Financial Analyst or Controller in corporations. • Tax Consultant or Internal Auditor. • Banking and Investment Roles (credit analysis, risk management, compliance). • Public Sector and NGOs in financial oversight and reporting. • Pathway to professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIA) and postgraduate studies.

Admission Requirements

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Tests & Prerequisites

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Accreditation

AACSB

Brief

The Accounting major at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AAST) equips students with strong knowledge in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting..

Term 1

Code	Title	Prequisites
ACC111E	Principles of Accounting (1)	None
BIS111E	Introduction to Information Systems (1)	None
ECO111E	Microeconomics	None
ENG111E	English for Business (1)	None
MGT111E	Principles of Management (1)	None
MTH111E	Math (1)	None

Term 2

Code	Title	Prequisites
ACC121E	Principles of Accounting (2)	ACC111E
BIS121E	Introduction to Information System (2)	BIS111E
ECO121E	Macroeconomics	ECO111E
ENG121E	English for Business (2)	ENG111E
MGT121E	Principles of Management (2)	MGT111E
MTH121E	Math (2)	MTH111E

Term 3

Code	Title	Prequisites
ACC211	intermediate accounting(1)	ACC121
LAW211E	Business Law	None
MGT211E	Organizational Behavior	MGT121E
MGT212E	Operations Research	MGT121E
MKT211E	Principles of Marketing	MGT121E
STA211E	Descriptive Statistics	MTH111E

Term 4

Code	Title	Prequisites
ACC221	cost accounting	ACC121E
ACC222E	Intermediate Accounting II	ACC121E
FIN221E	Financial Management	STA211E,ACC121E,MGT1
MGT221E	Production & Operations Mgt.	MGT212E
MGT222E	Research Methodology	STA211E, MGT121E

Term 5

Code	Title	Prequisites
ACC311	Managerial Accounting (1)	ACC221
ACC312E	Auditing	None
BIS318E	Introduction to E-Business	BIS121E
FIN311E	Financial Markets & Organizations	None
MGT311E	Human Resources Mgt.	MGT211E
MGT312E	Materials & Logistics Management	MGT212E

Term 6

Code	Title	Prequisites
ACC321	Internal Control	ACC312
ACC322	Accounting Information Systems	ACC121E
ACC323	Managerial Accounting (2)	ACC311
FIN321E	Investment	None
MGT321E	International Business Administration	MGT121E, ECO121E

Term 7

Code	Title	Prequisites
ACC411E	Tax Accounting	None
ACC412E	International Accounting	None
ACC413	Graduation Project In Accounting I	7th and 8th Semester
ECO411E	Feasibility Studies	MKT211E, FIN221E,STA
FIN411E	Advanced Financial Management	None
FIN412E	Insurance and Risk Management	None
MGT411E	Organizational Analysis & Design	MGT211E

Term 8

Code	Title	Prequisites
ACC421	Accounting for Financial Institutions	ACC222
ACC422	Special Topics in Accounting	ACC121
ACC423	Accounting for Non-for-Profit	ACC222
ACC424	Advanced Financial Accounting	ACC211
ACC425	Graduation Project in Accounting II	ACC413
MGT421E	Strategic Management	MKT211E, MGT311E