Master's Program in Accounting

The Master’s Program in Accounting is a well‑established academic program founded in 2014. It focuses on international accounting standards and financial control, and has successfully qualified 19 accounting experts who currently hold key positions across various financial sectors.

The Master’s Program in Accounting at UST was established in 2014 and focuses on international standards and financial control. The program has successfully qualified 19 accounting experts who hold key positions across various financial sectors.

The Master’s Program in Accounting seeks to deliver distinguished educational and research services in the field of accounting in accordance with local, regional, and international standards, in a manner that meets development requirements and the needs of the local and regional labor markets. This is achieved by providing an appropriate teaching and research environment, a highly qualified academic staff, and an advanced curriculum, in line with comprehensive quality standards.
  1. Providing students with opportunities to develop their knowledge related to the field of accounting.
  2. Enhancing students’ professional, accounting, and analytical skills in order to advance them both personally and professionally.
  3. Contributing to the support and promotion of scientific research efforts in the field of accounting.

A. Knowledge and Understanding

  • A.1 Understanding the business organizations environment and its impact on accounting.
  • A.2 Awareness of contemporary trends in accounting fields.

B. Cognitive Skills
  • B.1 Evaluating accounting methods in accordance with the nature of business organizations’ activities and their environments.
  • B.2 Analyzing information relevant to decision‑making.
  • B.3 Inferring the value‑based and ethical dimensions of accounting practice.
  • B.4 Applying critical thinking skills to accounting issues and addressing them effectively.

C. Professional and Practical Skills
  • C.1 Conducting research in the field of accounting in accordance with scientific research methodology.
  • C.2 Applying modern accounting techniques within business organizations.
  • C.3 Designing and developing accounting information systems.

D. General Skills
  • D.1 Presenting initiatives and developmental projects.
  • D.2 Working effectively within a team to solve accounting‑related problems and communicate efficiently with others.
  1. Successfully completing all courses included in the approved study plan.
  2. Successfully passing the Master’s thesis defense.
  3. Submitting the required bound copies of the research thesis.
  4. Successfully passing the English language proficiency examination.
  5. Completing the procedures for awarding the degree as approved by the Graduate Studies Committee, the Graduate Studies Council, and the University Council.