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.
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.
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Graduates pursue professional accounting careers in audit, assurance, taxation, forensic accounting and financial reporting, and meet US CPA education hours.
AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed
Professional exemptions
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
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.