This is an applied Business accounting degree with concentrations that will lead the graduates into specific jobs such as; public accounting, oil and gas accounting, internal auditing, and international taxation. All students study the generic business courses, which in combination with the accounting courses will enable them to both understand and contribute to the business context in which accounting functions are performed, and analyze the business, its products, and departments, providing detailed information to fuel accurate strategic decision making. The curriculum is aligned to the requirements of leading professional bodies for certification. These bodies include CPA, CMA, CIA, and CFM.
Admission Requirements
High School or Academic Requirement
High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%; OR
Two-year Accounting Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent; OR
One-year Advanced Accounting Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent.
English Language Requirement
The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Department; OR
A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
Mathematics Requirement
A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480; OR
Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
Additional Admission Criteria:
Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.
Program Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
Principles of Finance
English Communication
Applied Mathematics
Effective Learning
Semester 2
English Communication II
Elective Mathematics and Natural Science cluster
Financial Accounting
Principles of Marketing
Semester 3
Principles of Human Resource Management
Ethical Reasoning
Year 2
Semester 1
Quantitative Methods for Decision Making
Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Numerical Problem Solving
Business Economics
Semester 2
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Personal Finance & Wealth Planning
Managerial Accounting
Management Information Systems
Qatar Business Law
Semester 3
Principles of Human Resource Management
Ethical Reasoning
Year 3
Semester 1
Accounting Information Systems
Advanced Costing & Managerial Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Business Ethics
Semester 2
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Financial Modelling
Investment Analysis
Research & Statistics
Portfolio Management
Semester 3
Strategic & Sustainable Management
Global Economic Concepts
Year 4
Semester 1
Contemporary Topics in Accounting
Auditing & Assurance Services
Concentration Elective -Investment Concentration
Practicum in Business
Semester 2
Leadership & Change Management
Advanced Financial Accounting
Capstone Project
Semester 3
Work Placement
