Master of Science in Accounting

Master of Science in Accounting is a Masters program taught at American University of Sharjah, UAE. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) at American University of Sharjah provides advanced knowledge and techniques for professional careers in public and private accounting. Students develop skills to solve accounting problems relevant to accounting, finance, and other business areas, with an emphasis on applying accounting material to real-life cases through case studies, individual and team projects, and experiential exercises.

The program is designed to help students obtain theoretical and practical experience in accounting and auditing. It supports preparation to meet the CPA exam education requirement and to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination in most US states, with faculty members licensed as CPAs who are familiar with CPA exam content and registration procedures. Students also receive personalized advising, and some students may work in assistantships up to 20 hours per week.

Modules

• ACC 510 Financial Accounting for Managers
• ACC 520 Managerial Accounting
• ACC 530 Auditing for Managers

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Accounting at American University of Sharjah for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by American University of Sharjah.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by American University of Sharjah as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Accounting.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants to the MSA degree program must meet the general university requirements for graduate admission. Applicants who lack the necessary prerequisite knowledge in accounting may be required to complete accounting bridging courses prior to matriculating in the major.

• Students admitted to the MSA degree program may be required to successfully complete a maximum of nine credit hours in accounting bridging courses that serve as prerequisites to the MSA degree requirements. Bridging courses do not generate credit hours towards completion of the degree program graduation requirements.
• Students required to complete bridging courses are normally not eligible to register for degree program courses prior to successful completion of these courses.
• Matriculation into the major requires successful completion or waiver of the bridging courses.

Bridging Courses (9 credit hours): ACC 510 Financial Accounting for Managers; ACC 520 Managerial Accounting; ACC 530 Auditing for Managers. Waiver Policy: Students may qualify to waive any or all of the bridging courses, evaluated by the Head of the Department of Accounting at the time of admission.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.aus.edu/sba/department-of-accounting/master-of-science-in-accounting

• External auditors
• Tax preparers
• Consultants
• Internal auditors
• Controllers
• Chief financial officers
• Financial analysts
• Auditors
• Management consultants
• Big Four accounting firms in the region
• Other top employers

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