In collaboration with GAZT, Alfaisal University’s College of Business stands ready to provide training to alleviate this shortage in the form of MBA programs in Accounting and Taxation.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing significant changes requiring firms to use International Accounting Standards. Saudi Arabia is also considering various income tax proposals and is in the process of setting up taxation agreements with various countries, which will require significant tax planning on the part of corporations. This is in addition to audit and internal control jobs emanating from privatization. Therefore, there is currently a shortage of well-trained accountants in the Kingdom.
Vision Statement
The aim of our MBA Accounting and Taxation track is to educate modern decision makers who are not only technically competent in accounting and taxation but also proficient in making decisions based on practical, analytical, reflective, and critical thinking considerations.
Mission Statement
The AU MBA Accounting and Taxation track will equip graduates with the analytical tools, techniques, and managerial decision-making skills necessary to develop effective accounting strategies.
Objectives
Aligning theory and practice, we commit to setting the highest possible standards by:
- Developing accounting-specific knowledge that can be applied in different situations depending on facts and circumstances.
- Fostering strategic, analytical, and critical thinking.
- Help students acquire a set of methodological and conceptual skills to make and manage sophisticated managerial decisions that are typical for accounting professionals operating in a multi-stakeholder environment.
- Develop the ability to operate in different virtual accounting realities.
- Develop effective structures to minimize domestic and international taxes.
Program schedule for MBA- Accounting and Taxation
A. Core Regular MBA Courses
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MBA Core Courses |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
CHs |
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MBA 511 |
Quantitative Methods |
3 |
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MBA 513 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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MBA 514 |
Organization Behavior |
3 |
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MBA 516 |
Managerial Finance |
3 |
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MBA 519 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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MBA 515 |
Business Analytics |
3 |
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Total |
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18 |
B. Core Accounting and Taxation Courses
In addition to the above required general MBA core courses, the following six Accounting and Taxation core courses are required:
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Core Courses |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
CHs |
MBA 554 |
Communication & Writing for Accountants |
3 |
MBA 556 |
Internal Control, Audit & Fraud Prevention & Detection |
3 |
MBA 523 |
Taxation of Business Entities |
3 |
MBA 569 |
Sales and Value Added Tax |
3 |
MBA 528 |
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
MBA 544 |
Financial Statement Analysis and security Valuation |
3 |
Total |
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18 |