Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is considered one of the most versatile degrees in business. The Accounting program at Dar Al-Hekma offers a thorough and rigorous academic program in accounting studies. Students will get an in-depth understanding of the technical and theoretical aspects of accounting, including auditing, taxation, financial management, management science, economics and marketing. The program will prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in numerous sectors of the economy. Also, it can help students meet professional designation requirements, including the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Accountants are in high demand in Saudi Arabia;due to the implementation of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Program Mission
"To graduate professionals equipped with concepts and skills of international standards in the area of accounting and auditing."
Why Choose Accounting Program at Dar Al-Hekma University?
The Hekma School of Business and Law incorporated an Accounting program in order to reflect the needs of the labor market and recent market developments, such as the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in Saudi Arabia, effective from 2017. The curriculum will reflect both the entrepreneurial character of Dar Al-Hekma's institutional philosophy in graduating female leaders and entrepreneurs. It will allow the Schools' graduates to enter yet another exciting labor market segment, which is currently undergoing local change due to standard and international changes as a result of continuous technology-related developments and diversification. The accounting program at Dar Al-Hekma University will prepare the graduates for international certificates such as Certified Management Accountant(CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA).
In this context, accounting students will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting and finance; master computational and calculation skills as well as techniques used in professional accounting practice; and finally become skilled in the area of corporate governance, corporate financial analysis and financial planning.
| Program | TOEFL Score (University Level) | Required Certificate Percentage | Qudurat Test Score | Other Admission Requirements |
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| Bachelor of Science in Accounting | 500
| A minimum High-School Percentage of 80%
| 65% | None |
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Knowledge
- Explain concepts, principles and practices related to business.
- Identify a broad range of accounting-related, management-related and general knowledge, including basics of financial, cost and managerial accounting, auditing and Islamic accounting in a local, regional and international work context.
- Identify accounting principles that give guidance for standard-setting and interpretation of the accounting system that complies with these standards.
Cognitive Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze, manage and make decisions to deal with the challenges and complexities of the national and global business environment.
- Critically evaluate the acquired accounting, managerial and general knowledge in different situations and cases in the workplace.
- Develop analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Illustrate the connection between theoretical and practical knowledge.
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
- Work independently and/or as part of a team
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Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
- Use techniques and methods of inquiry to collect and interpret data in order to provide information that would support strategic decisions
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
Year One |
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| Semester – Fall | Semester – Spring |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BBUS 1301 | Introduction to Business | 3
| BACC 1301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MATH 1301 | College Algebra | 3 | BMGT 1301 | Principles of Management | 3
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| BMKT 1301 | Principles of Marketing Management | 3 | BECO 1201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 2 |
COMM 1301
| Communication Skills I | 3
| MATH 1303
| Calculus
| 3
|
ICTC 1301
| Information and Communication Technology | 3 | BBIS 1301 | Business Information Systems
| 3
|
| ARAB XXXX | Arabic Studies | 3 | ISLS XXXX | Required General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | Total Credit Hours | 17 |
| Year Two |
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| Semester – Fall | Semester – Spring |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BACC 2301 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3
| BBUS 2302
| Quantitative Analysis for Management
| 3 |
| BECO 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | BFIN 2302 | Financial Management | 3
|
| BSTA 2301 | Statistics for Business
| 3 | ACCT 2302 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3
|
| ARTS XXXX | Arts and Design | 2 | ARAB XXXX
| Arabic Studies
| 3
|
| COMM 1302 | Communication Skills II | 3 | LOGC 1201 | Logic and Problem Solving
| 2
|
| XXXX XXXX | Free Electives | 3 | XXXX XXXX | Required General Ed Electives (HUMN, NASC, SBSC)
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | Total Credit Hours | 17 |
| Year Three |
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| Semester – Fall | Semester – Spring |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BMGT 3301 | International Business Management | 3
| BMGT 3304 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BMGT 3201 | Legal Environment of Business | 2
| ACCT 3302 | Accounting of Government and Non-Profit Organizations
| 3
|
| BBUS 3302 | Research Methodology | 3 | ACCT 3303 | Cost Accounting
| 3
|
| ACCT 3301 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3
| EMOl 1201 | Emotional Intelligence
| 2 |
| BMGT 2301 | Principles of Organizational Behavior | 3 | | Islamic Studies
| 3
|
| ENTR 3301 | Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking | 3 | | Required General Ed Electives (HUMN, NASC, SBSC) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | Total Credit Hours | 17 |
| Year Four |
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| Semester – Fall | Semester – Spring |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BBUS 4301 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 | ACCT 4303 | Zakat and Tax Accounting | 3
|
| ACCT 4301 | Auditing and Assurance Services | 3 | ACCT 4304 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 4302 | Advanced Financial Accounting
| 3
| ACCT 4305 | Internship: Accounting
| 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Major Elective
| 3 | XXXX XXXX | Free Electives
| 3
|
| BBBF 1101 | Basic Body and Brain Fitness | 1
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| ISLS XXXX | Islamic Studies | 2
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| Total Credit Hours | 15 | Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Qualified accounting professionals are thus in high demand across the board due to the importance of accounting for all businesses and individuals across all industries and sectors. Some of the most popular job titles and career paths in corporate or personal finance, credit consultancy or risk management include:
- Accountant
- Assistant Controller
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Credit controller
- Collector/Collection Agent
- Estate Planner
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Financial Analyst
- Fund Raiser
- Internal Auditor
- Loan/Loan Administrator
- Payroll Manager
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Revenue Agent
- Stock Broker
- Financial Trader
- Investment analyst
- Tax Examiner
- Tax Manager/Tax Specialist
Also, accountants may work in management consultancy, banking, insurance companies, hospitals, schools, businesses and the public sector, building societies, stock market and working for multinational companies, as well as not-for-profit organizations. Moreover, accounting students may pursue an advanced business degree, such as an MBA or acquire professional designations such as CFA or CPA.
