Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting is to provide a world-class accounting education to serve the needs of the business community and the accounting profession. The department aims to be recognized as an innovative leader in accounting education and research, which reflect the best practices accepted internationally and with particular relevance to the Middle East and North Africa region.

The major in accounting was introduced at AUC School of Business in 1996 and later on became the Department of Accounting in 2009. The department, as it now stands, offers students the opportunity to both major and minor in accounting. Students choosing to major in accounting are required to complete 127 credit hours of course work, while students minoring in accounting are required to complete 15 credit hours.

Programs

Accounting

Accounting is the right path for you if you're seeking a program to qualify you to act as a vital buffer to global markets.

As an accountant, you will serve as the primary liaison between business entities, their stakeholders and a comprehensive information system. Your role will involve handling crucial financial data upon which critical decisions are made thus making your contributions the key to effective business decision-making.