Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
About This Programme
The Accounting major of the AACSB-accredited BSBA, financial and managerial accounting, audit, taxation and reporting. Prepares graduates for careers in audit, corporate finance and professional accountancy (CPA/ACCA pathways).
Course Highlights
- Shared AACSB business core across all six BSBA majors before specialization
- 18 credits of accounting major requirements plus 9 credits of accounting electives
- Dedicated data-analytics course (ACC 380) integrated into the major
- Prepares students for CPA, CMA and CIA professional certifications
What You'll Study
A common two-year business core followed by an accounting major taught through case work, data-analytics tools and a summer business internship (BUS 397).
Common Business Core (Years 1–2)
- ACC 201 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting3 credits
- BUS 100 Introduction to Business3 credits
- ISA 201 Fundamentals of Information Systems and Business Analytics3 credits
- MGT 201 Fundamentals of Management3 credits
- MTH 102 Calculus for Business3 credits
- ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
- MKT 201 Fundamentals of Marketing3 credits
- QBA 201 Quantitative Business Analysis3 credits
- ACC 202 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting3 credits
- ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
- FIN 201 Fundamentals of Financial Management3 credits
- SCM 202 Operations Management3 credits
- IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
- WRI 101 / WRI 102 Academic Writing I & II6 credits
- ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
Accounting Major Requirements (Years 3–4, 18 credits)
- ACC 301 Intermediate Financial Accounting I3 credits
- ACC 302 Intermediate Financial Accounting II3 credits
- ACC 305 Income Tax I3 credits
- ACC 360 Accounting Information Systems3 credits
- ACC 380 Data Analytics for Accounting3 credits
- ACC 410 Auditing3 credits
Capstone & Integration
- BLW 301 Business Law3 credits
- MGT 360 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility3 credits
- MGT 406 Business Policy and Strategy (capstone)3 credits
- BUS 397 Business Internship0 credits
- Accounting major electives (300-level+ ACC)9 credits
Entry Requirements
Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.
Careers
Graduates work in public accounting, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations, and pursue CPA, CMA and CIA certifications or graduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
85%+ secondary-school average (best years), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; math completed in the final 3 years at grade B or equivalent
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Accounting major
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.