Qassim University

What you'll study

The programme is a structured undergraduate curriculum covering core accounting disciplines together with supporting business subjects. Teaching typically combines lectures, practical workshops, computer labs and an applied graduation project or internship.

• Foundation modules: Principles of Accounting, Business Mathematics, Business Statistics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Commercial Law.
• Core accounting modules: Financial Accounting and Reporting, Managerial and Cost Accounting, Intermediate and Advanced Financial Accounting, Accounting Theory and Ethics.
• Audit and assurance: Fundamentals of Auditing, Internal Audit, Audit Practice and Professional Standards.
• Taxation and zakat: Taxation Principles, Zakat and Islamic Financial Transactions, Tax Compliance and Planning (covering national tax practice without quoting specific rates).
• Information systems and technology: Accounting Information Systems, ERP applications for accounting, Spreadsheet Modelling and Financial Databases.
• Corporate and financial topics: Corporate Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Control Systems.
• Integration and practice: Research Methods, Accounting Seminar, Internship or Field Training in a business or public-sector setting, and a supervised Final Project/Dissertation.

Throughout the programme students are exposed to both Saudi regulatory context (including zakat and national reporting requirements) and international frameworks such as IFRS where applicable, preparing them to work across public and private sectors.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a recognised secondary school certificate (e.g. Saudi General Secondary Certificate/Tawjihi or an equivalent international qualification). Typical entry expectations include satisfactory grades in mathematics and related subjects. Successful admission usually requires meeting the university’s general admission criteria, which may include an entrance exam and verification of academic transcripts.

Proficiency in Arabic is essential for many programme components and workplace practice; functional English is also required because many accounting resources and international standards are taught or referenced in English. Applicants with prior study or work experience in business or accounting may be considered favourably.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a wide range of accounting and finance roles in the private and public sectors. Common career destinations include:

• External and internal audit positions at accounting firms and audit departments.
• Financial accountant and reporting roles in corporations and public institutions.
• Management accounting and cost control positions in manufacturing and services.
• Taxation and zakat advisory roles with consultancies, firms and government agencies.
• Banking and finance roles such as credit analysis, treasury and financial planning.
• Forensic accounting, compliance and risk roles, and systems roles working with accounting software and ERP implementations.

Graduates often pursue professional qualifications or postgraduate study (for example, chartered/accounting professional certifications recognised in their jurisdiction or a master’s degree) to enhance career progression and eligibility for senior roles.

Why study at Qassim University

Qassim University offers teaching that reflects the regional business environment and regulatory context, including coverage of zakat and national reporting requirements alongside international standards. The university’s faculties provide access to applied training opportunities, industry links for internships, and academic staff with regional and international experience.

Studying at Qassim University also gives students the chance to build a professional network within the Qassim region and across Saudi Arabia, helping with placement into local firms, government agencies and regional branches of international accounting firms. The programme’s mix of practical and theoretical learning is designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment or further professional study.