Master of Science in Accounting
About This Programme
A 30-credit AACSB-accredited master's in financial and managerial accounting, audit, taxation and financial reporting, taught in evening classes and meeting the US 150-hour CPA education requirement. Prepares graduates for public and corporate accounting careers.
Course Highlights
- Designed to meet the US 150-semester-hour CPA education requirement
- 18 credits of core plus 12 credits of electives (6 ACC + 6 non-ACC)
- Prepares for CPA, CMA, CFE and CIA credentials
- Electives in forensic accounting, internal auditing and financial-statement analysis
What You'll Study
Coursework-based master's taught through case studies, individual and team projects, with a database/analytics component; may include ACC 510/520/530 bridging courses.
Required Core (18 credits)
- ACC 610 Topics in Financial Accounting3 credits
- ACC 611 Auditing and Attestation3 credits
- ACC 612 Advanced Topics in Managerial and Cost Accounting3 credits
- ACC 614 Regulatory Environment in Accounting3 credits
- ACC 615 Enterprise Database Systems and Analytics3 credits
- ACC 616 Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting3 credits
Electives (minimum 12 credits: 6 ACC + 6 non-ACC)
- ACC 620 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination3 credits
- ACC 622 Internal Auditing3 credits
- ACC 623 Financial Statement Reporting and Analysis3 credits
- ACC 628 Fraudulent Financial Reporting3 credits
- Non-accounting electives (MBA or 600-level FIN courses)6 credits
Entry Requirements
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Careers
Graduates pursue professional accounting careers in audit, assurance, taxation, forensic accounting and financial reporting, and meet US CPA education hours.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Accounting
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Four-year bachelor's degree, minimum CGPA 3.00/4.0, IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; up to 9 credits of ACC bridging courses may be required
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 82,200/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.