Bachelor in International Accounting Program (IAP)

International Accounting Program is a part of the Accounting Department of Economics and Business Faculty, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. It is a pioneer of the English-taught program in Universitas Syiah Kuala. It was established in 2011 to respond to the need for accountants who can work in the international business environment. The program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to succeed in an accounting career in today's globalization and digitalization era. It integrates disciplines of accounting, business, management, Islamic values, and entrepreneurship which equip the students with the necessary skills for their future careers. All courses in IAP are taught fully in English by lecturers who are graduated from the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In addition to the accounting courses, the IAP students have also an opportunity to participate in a student exchange program where they can study for a semester overseas. In 2018, there are 6 students who took a mobility/ student exchange program based on a credit transfer agreement for one semester in Asia University, Taiwan. The IAP also has two students from Universiti Utara Malaysia who participated in the mobility/ student exchange and studied for one semester in 2018.

The IAP is open to all prospective students around the world. For the last five years, the program has had several international students who come from Kazakstan and Tajikistan. The alumni of IAP have continued their studies in the best universities in the world, for example, Victoria University of Wellington, Deakin University, University of South Australia, University of Passau, and many more. Meanwhile, the others are working in international companies in Jakarta and overseas

Vision and Mission

Vision

To be an innovative and independent International Accounting Program and a leader in the development of accounting as well as producing skilled and qualified graduates who can compete at a global level and uphold moral and ethical values in 2026.

Missions

• Provide an accounting education system that encourages independent principles and innovation with the implementation of relevant science and skill which meet the need of Indonesia's development.
• Carry out high-quality research in accounting and business which are useful for the development of accounting and decision-making of stakeholders.
• Broaden corporations with businesses, governments, alumni networks, and accounting departments in other universities, local and overseas, with the purpose of the establishment of autonomous education and learning management as well as stimulating community service programs.
• Conduct high-quality community service programs and apply accounting science which encourages accountability, transparency, participation, and good governance.
• Develop moral education and ethics of lecturers, students, and staff of the accounting program.

Accreditation

A (the highest level) – Board of National Accreditation for Higher Education (BAN-PT)

Period of study

The average study period of chemical engineering students is around 4 to 5 years.