موقع حكومي رسمي تابع لحكومة المملكة العربية السعودية

Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation

Enable academic and professional leaders with knowledge, skills and ethical values in accounting and taxation fields to meet labor market needs, serve the community, & promote sustainable development locally and globally through distinctive learning and research environment.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

Achieve high quality outcome academically and professionally. Establish a high-quality research environment in accounting and taxation. Promote sustainable development locally and globally.

Career opportunities

Tax advisor. Financial Advisor. Tax accountant. Zakat and tax analyst. A tax examiner and auditor. Tax Manager. Financial Planning Consultant. Tax and zakat objections Auditor. Tax evasion and penalties Auditor. Zakat and Tax Studies Officer. Double taxation agreements Officer. Transaction Pricing Officer.

Program Information

College of Business Administration
Department of Accounting
Major Accounting and Taxation
Academic degree Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation
Language of instruction English
Duration 2 Years

Program Details

  1. Enable graduates to apply specialized knowledge and professionalism in accounting and tax legislation.
  2. Enhance graduates ‘critical thinking, research, problems solving, and effective communication skills to provide taxation services.
  3. . Improve graduates’ leadership, ethical values, and social responsibility in various accounting and taxation issues.
  4. Encourage graduates to acquire professional accounting and taxation certificates.
  5. . Build a sustainable partnership with specialized parties in accounting and taxation.
  1. Recognize national and international tax laws and regulations.
  2. Discuss accounting and tax conceptual frameworks, approaches, techniques, and systems.
  3. Understand in depth the current developments in national and international laws and standards related to accounting and tax fields.
  4. Apply international standards and national regulations in accounting and tax fields to provide information for different stakeholders.
  5. Analyze accounting and tax reports and issues
  6. Solve accounting and tax problems using critical thinking skills.
  7. Communicate effectively accounting and tax information and reports.
  8. Produce advanced research in accounting and tax fields using latest research techniques.
  9. Commit to integrity and ethical values related to accounting and tax professions.
  10. Lead teams effectively to accomplish assigned task in accounting and tax fields.
  1. Achieve high quality outcome academically and professionally.
  2. Establish a high-quality research environment in accounting and taxation
  3. Promote sustainable development locally and globally.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One ACCT 811 Zakat Accounting and Income Tax 3
Level One ACCT 821 Accounting And Auditing Profession Ethics 3
Level One LAW 842 Zakat System and Tax 3
Level One ACCT 801 Currents Issues in Financial Statement Analysis 3
Level Two ACCT 812 Indirect Tax in KSA 3
Level Two ACCT 813 Tax Planning and Decision Making 3 ACCT811
Level Two LAW 811 Commercial companies and bankruptcy system 3
Level Three ACCT 831 International Taxation 3 ACCT811
Level Three ACCT 841 Research Methods in Accounting 3
Level Four ACCT 800 Thesis 6

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2