​​​​​The mission of the Master of Accounting programme at AOU is to provide opportunities that enable students to develop the comprehensive advanced knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals and to improve the productivity of their organizations.

Essential Information

Language of MA Instruction:  English

Admission Requirements of MA:

All applicants must satisfy the AOU graduate admission requirements which include:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Or an equivalent degree as evaluated by the Ministry of Higher Education in the concerned branch country.
  
   
• Graduate testing (GMAT OR GRE) are typically waived, but may be required based upon an applicant's undergraduate GPA.

• A score of 500 or higher on the TOEFL or 6.0 on the IELTS. The TOEFL requirement is waived for students who have completed their bachelor's degree at an accredited English-speaking university.
  
   
  
  Programme Structure
  
  Students will need to complete at least 33 credit hours to be eligible for this qualification.
  
   
  
  Programs Objectives
  
   
  
  AOU adopts a set of objectives congruent with its mission. These include the following:
  
   

• Offering opportunities of quality higher education to a large and diverse population of students.
• Providing a forum for continuing education across the region to meet the needs of individuals and local communities.
• Providing opportunities for professional training according to market demands.
• Providing special opportunities in higher education to groups who have lost opportunities of continuing their education (e.g. females and those residing in remote areas).
• Participating, as a contributing partner, in promoting research and scholarly activities in areas of special concern to the Arab society.
• Promoting humanistic and Islamic values and ethics.
  
   
  
  Programs Goals

• Provide the student with the basic knowledge in accounting and related fields.
• Develop the students' skills in critical thinking and critical analysis.
• Develop the students' research capabilities and encourage them to get involved in scientific research.
• Improve the students' capabilities & skills in using information technology.
• Enhance the student 's commitment to accounting ethics.
• Develop the student's communication skills.

• Promote team spirit among students and encourage them to continuously develop their knowledge.
• Enhance the students' positive attitudes toward the society.
  

Master Accounting- Comprehensive Exam Study Plan English.pdf

Master Accounting- Dissertation Path Study Plan English.pdf

Master of Accounting Programme Specification(English).pdf

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME STUDENT HANDBOOK(English).pdf

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