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Mission

 

 

The mission of the Department of Accounting and Finance is to cultivate exceptional accounting and finance professionals through a transformative learning experience that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge research with real-world application. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, ethical conduct, and community engagement, empowering our graduates to become professionals and leaders who contribute to the constantly changing local and global business landscape.

 

Programs Objectives

 

a) Provide students with a broader knowledge of accounting techniques and theories.

b) Provide students with the knowledge and tools required successful career in the accounting field.

c) Prepare students for sensitive accounting responsibilities.

d) Educate students on the latest accounting theories for further studies in graduate schools.

e) Provide the educational background for various professional certification examinations such as CPA etc.

 

Learning Objectives

 

Upon completion of the BACCT program, students will be able to:

 

a) Understand accounting technical and quantitative aspects.

b) Conduct accounting practices

c) Use statistical and quantitative skills required in acconting profession.

d) Understand professional and ethical issues relevant to accounting.

Learning Outcomes

 

The Bachelor of Accounting program at FBSU strives to achieve success by ensuring that graduates:

Knowledge and Understanding

K1

State various theories, concepts, and principles in accounting.

K2

Recognize and explain various elements of accounting processes and financial reporting practices.

K3

Describe advances in modern accounting knowledge, practices, and behavior within organizations.

K4

Show awareness of contemporary local and global accounting issues and developments.

K5

Outline accounting research and inquiry methodologies focusing on ethical and social responsibility-related issues.

Skills

S1

Apply appropriate accounting concepts and tools of analysis to identify and address financial reporting issues and develop financial statements.

S2

Employ various accounting theories, tools, and concepts for solving complex accounting-related problems organizations face.

S3

Use critical thinking in designing and developing accounting systems for profit-based and non-profit organizations.

S4

Use relevant mathematical operations and quantitative methods to research/investigate and solve complex accounting-related business problems using various specialized digital technologies and applications for data processing and analysis.

S5

Present accounting data effectively to convey crucial points to business and non-specialist audiences.

Values

V1

Exhibit commitment to professional values, ethical codes of conduct, and being a responsible citizen and coexisting with others.

V2

Demonstrate autonomous behaviors in managing tasks and activities related to accounting.

V3

Collaborate responsibly and constructively in teamwork and show leadership abilities in planning and evaluating joint work.

Program Requirements

 

In order to graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, students are expected to complete a total of 138 credit hours by the end of their fourth year of studies. These are divided as follows:

  1. University Requirements 37 Credits
  2. College Requirements    50 Credits
  3. Program Requirements 51 Credits

   Total 138 Credits

 

University Requirements

 

Students working towards the Bachelor Degree of Accounting must complete a total of 36 credit hours in University requirements. The 37 credit hours in University general educational requirements for Bachelor program are as follows:


A) University Core Requirements (34 credits)

  •  6 credits of Arabic: ARAB 101 and ARAB 201
  • 15  credits of English communication skills: ENGL 100, ENGL 101, ENGL 102, ENGL 203, and ENGL 206
  •  3 credits of Social and Cultural studies: SOCS 101
  •  3 credits of Computing: IT 100
  •  3 credits of Mathematics: MATH 100
  •  3 credits of Statistics :STAT 100  
  •  1 credits of Physical Heailth Education: PHE 101  

B) University Elective Requirements (3 credits):  one 3-credit non-business elective courses.

 

College Requirements

 

Students working towards the Bachelor Degree of Accounting must complete a total of 50 credit hours in College requirements. The 50 credit hours in requirements for Bachelor program are as follows:

  • 3 credit hours in Technical Writing: ENGL 206
  • 6 credits of Accounting: ACCT 110 and ACCT 215
  • 17 credits of Business:  BUSS 110, BUSS 200, BUSS 210, BUSS 440, DCSN 305 and MATH 204.
  • 6 credits of Economic: ECON 211, ECON 212.
  • 3 credits of finance: FINA 110
  • 3 credits of Management Information System: INFO 200
  • 3 credits of Marketing: MKTG 210
  • 3 credits of General Management: MNGT 110
  • 3 credits in Human Resource Management : HRM 120
  • 3 credits in Logistics & Supply Chain Management : LSCM 220
  • 3 credits of Computing: CSC  100

 

Program Requirements

 

To graduate with a Bachelor Degree of Accounting program, students must complete 51 credit hours in Business and Management courses which are:


A) Program Core Requirements (42credits)

  • 41 credit hours: ACCT 300, ACCT 321, ACCT 322, ACCT 323, ACCT 324, ACCT 332, ACCT 422, ACCT 426, ACCT 427, ACCT 429, ACCT 435, ACCT 440, ACCT 452, and BUSS 451.
  • One credit hour: A summer internship in Accounting (BUSS 346) is a 1 credit course which is required for a two-month period in the third year of studies. By the end of their internships, students have to write and submit a report to their advisors who are full-time faculty members.

B) Program Elective Requirements (9 Credits)

  • 9 hours  (3 courses) to be chosen from: ACCT 423, ACCT 424, ACCT 425, ACCT 430, ACCT 432, ACCT 437, ACCT 445, ACCT 447, ACCT 450..