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PROGRAM VISION

The Accounting Program aspires to become a center of excellence and innovation in accounting
education and research in the Middle East.

PROGRAM MISSION

The Accounting Program endeavors to provide quality education and pave the way for the
graduates to pursue professional careers and postgraduate studies. The program aims to meet
the growing needs of the stakeholders through commitments to ethical standards and
continuous improvement in accordance with accepted practices of international professional
accounting bodies.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The following five objectives guide the Department of Accounting:

• Maximize student experiences and employability
• Embed an agile curriculum that reflects the need of the profession
• Stakeholders engagement for operational efficiency
• Create students’ awareness of accounting program opportunities
• Create mutually beneficial community relationship that enhances student experiences
• Continue to strengthen global perspectives and internationalization

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, graduates are expected to
be able to:

• Demonstrate business and accounting knowledge in globalized and diversified
environment
• Synthesise business information and problems through application of technical accounting
concepts
• Apply analytical and critical thinking in business decision making.
• Articulate relevant professional codes of conduct and ethical standards related to the
practice of accounting.
• Understand group dynamics and become a contributing team member and apply the
principles of leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral form.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form using modern technologies.