MBA-Accounting and Taxation

About MBA-Accounting and Taxation

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

MBA Core Courses

Course No.

Course Title

CHs

MBA 511

Quantitative Methods

3

MBA 513

Managerial Economics

3

MBA 514

Organization Behavior

3

MBA 516

Managerial Finance  

3

MBA 519

Strategic Management

3

MBA 515

Business Analytics

3

Total

 

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:

Core Courses

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

 

18
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Admission Requirements (MBA-Accounting and Taxation)
  1. A bachelor's degree accepted by The Ministry of Education (MOE) in a related field.
  2. A satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade average of "good" in the bachelor’s degree.
  3. Alfaisal Graduates or applicants who come from a country or political entity where English is not the official language adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by

    4.  

    MBA

    IELTS (Academic)

    6

    TOEFL iBT

    70

    STEP

    90

    *English language tests are valid for three years.

  4. Pre-MBA Requirements: Applicants with backgrounds other than Business Administration may be required to complete one or two pre-MBA courses. This will be determined after reviewing candidates’ documents.
  5. Applicant should provide one recent letter of recommendation from professors who taught or from a manager at the workplace.
  6. The graduate study application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee payable to Alfaisal University, which is equal to SAR 600.
  7. An Interview with the applicant may be requested, if required.
Duration - MBA-Accounting and Taxation

The MBA-Accounting and Taxation is a 2-year program with mandatory summer semesters.

Tuition Fees - MBA-Accounting and Taxation

Students are allowed to repeat a maximum of 6 CH during their study without incurring extra fees. If students exceed the allowed CH, the normal CH rate will apply.

Description

Amount (SAR)

Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

600 SAR

MBA-Accounting and Taxation Total Cost

200,000 SAR

Cost of credit hour

4,762 SAR

Seat Reservation and Tuition fee first instalment paid before the beginning of the Academic year/Registration (Non-Refundable)

5000 SAR

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