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

C. Elective Accounting and Taxation Courses (Students must choose TWO from the list)
Elective Courses

Course No.

Course Title

CHs

MBA 557

Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting

3

MBA 524

International Taxation

3

MBA 525

Zakat

3

MBA 545

Independent Study*

3

MBA 555

Corp Governance, Bus Ethics, & Corp Social Responsibility

3

MBA 570

Risk Management

3

MBA 575

Negotiations

3

MBA 581

Managerial Decision Making

3

** Registration is only through the MBA Office after verification of the entry requirements.

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