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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Master of Science in Accounting

Master of Science in Accounting

MSPostgraduateBusiness & Finance

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

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (2.50-2.99 may be considered for conditional admission); some programmes require prerequisite or bridging courses.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550; waived if the previous degree was taught in English.

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

Meets the US 150-semester-hour education requirement to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination

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.

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