العربية The Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Science and Technology (UST) seeks to provide distinguished educational and research services at the local and regional levels, with a strong commitment to social responsibility. This is achieved through qualified academic staff, advanced curricula, and an educational and technological environment that fosters creativity, contributing to the preparation of competent graduates who meet the needs of the accounting and finance labor market and the requirements of development, in accordance with quality assurance systems and academic accreditation standards.
The Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Science and Technology aspires to achieve leadership and excellence in the field of accounting and financial education at the local and regional levels.
- Preparing qualified graduates with scientific, practical, and research-based knowledge in the field of accounting.
- Equipping students with intellectual, practical, research, and technological skills relevant to accounting.
- Integrating theoretical knowledge with applied practical training to prepare students for the labor market.
- Developing students’ communication skills, commitment to professional ethics, and lifelong learning.
1. Admissions and Registration Unit
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising registration staff, archive and alumni officers, and monitoring admission, registration, and graduation processes.
- Entering and updating academic plans and new courses in the system, and chairing the college admissions committee in accordance with university and higher education policies.
- Resolving student issues related to admission and registration, preparing annual student lists and statistics, approving archival documents, and following up on students’ results.
Unit Head:
Mr. Radfan Saleh Saeed
Internal Extension: 6139
Mr. Radfan Saleh Saeed
Internal Extension: 6139
Unit Members:
- College Registrar: Mr. Anwar Sinan, Mr. Wadie Al‑Hammadi
- Alumni Affairs Officer: Mr. Qaid Ali Madhesh
Internal Extension (Unit Members): 6139
2. Student Affairs Unit
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinating with academic departments and the college deanship on student-related matters and supervising college activities.
- Organizing exhibitions, recognition events, and graduation ceremonies.
- Communicating with alumni through the Alumni Club and coordinating with institutions to nominate distinguished graduates for employment.
Unit Head:
Mr. Fayez Mohsen Al‑Basir
Internal Extension: 6158
Mr. Fayez Mohsen Al‑Basir
Internal Extension: 6158
3. Financial and Administrative Affairs Unit
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising cleanliness, general appearance, maintenance, safety, and security within the college.
- Coordinating transportation services and overseeing the disbursement of educational resources in accordance with regulations.
- Participating in the selection of external invigilators for college examinations.
Unit Head:
Dr. Abdulkarim Saleh Al‑Qahfa
Internal Extension: 6166
Dr. Abdulkarim Saleh Al‑Qahfa
Internal Extension: 6166
Unit Member:
Mr. Rashid Ghalib Al‑Munifi
Internal Extension: 3122
Mr. Rashid Ghalib Al‑Munifi
Internal Extension: 3122
4. Quality Assurance and Development Unit
Key Responsibilities:
- Promoting a culture of quality among faculty members, administrative staff, and students, and monitoring performance indicators for continuous improvement.
- Evaluating academic programs, courses, faculty performance, and university services within the college.
- Organizing workshops and training programs, coordinating with the University Quality Administration, and following up on quality activities across college departments.
Unit Head:
Mr. Ali Yousef Al‑Khudami
Internal Extension: 6182
Mr. Ali Yousef Al‑Khudami
Internal Extension: 6182
Academic Programs
Scientific research
- First: Research Focus Areas in Accounting
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- Financial Accounting and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Decision-Making.
- Auditing and Internal and External Assurance.
- Corporate Governance, Transparency, and Financial Disclosure.
- Tax and Zakat Accounting.
- Government Accounting and Public Sector Accounting.
- Environmental Accounting, Sustainability, and Integrated Reporting.
- Accounting Information Systems and Digital Transformation.
- Electronic Auditing and Big Data Analytics.
- Professional Ethics and Combating Corruption and Money Laundering.
Second: Research Focus Areas in Finance and Banking Sciences- Financial Management and Financing and Investment Decision-Making.
- Financial Markets and Capital Market Efficiency.
- Investment and Portfolio Management.
- Financial and Credit Risk Management.
- Islamic Finance and Islamic Banking.
- Commercial and Islamic Banks and Banking Performance.
- Financial Inclusion and Economic Development.
- Financial Technology (FinTech) and Digital Banking Services.
- Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investment.
- Financial Crises and Financial and Monetary Stability.
Third: Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cutting Research Areas- Financial Analysis and Prediction of Financial Distress.
- Institutional Governance and Enterprise Risk Management.
- Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Finance.
- Entrepreneurship and Financing of Small and Medium Enterprises.
- Digital Economy and Electronic Financial Transformation.
- Compliance, Control, and Combating Financial Crimes.
- Quality of Financial Reporting and Its Impact on Economic Decision-Making.
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