THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
This degree program provides the student with the necessary background for professional careers in government, industry and public practice. Career opportunities include working in an international public accounting firm, or as a controller or chief financial officer in government, public or non-government organizations. Students majoring in accounting also may be employed as internal auditors and financial analysts.
The focus of the profession has been shifting toward consulting with new services such as accounting information systems, personal financial planning, and investment advising taking on a more prominent role. The degree program allows the student to complete sufficient course work in related business disciplines such as finance or information systems, which may lead to careers in accounting information systems consulting, personal financial planning, and investment advising.
The coursework required in this program provides a good foundation for those who plan to take the Fellowship Exam conducted by the Saudi Organization of Certified Public Accountants. Students who wish to sit for the CPA exam in the United States need to take additional courses. This program also offers a foundation for graduate programs in business.
THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
Sound financial thinking along with an understanding of the structure of the financial system and of financial tools are essential to the success of any organization. This degree program provides appropriate professional preparation for students working toward careers in financial planning, analysis, financial institutions, treasury, investments or government. The program is designed to cover key finance areas including money and capital markets, corporate finance, measuring return on investment, financial planning and budgeting, capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, investments, valuations, security analysis, and portfolio management.
By its very nature, finance uses prerequisites in accounting, economics, statistics, and quantitative tools necessary in understanding a complex, global society. Graduates would be prepared to work in different organizations and to eventually become vice president of finance, treasurer, controller or chief executive officer. The finance background could be one of the building blocks in many managerial and leadership positions.
This program offers excellent preparation for students intending to study at the advanced degree level. Students are encouraged to earn professional finance certifications such as Certified Financial Planner or Chartered Financial Analyst.
THE FINANCE CONCENTRATION
The finance degree program will provide appropriate professional preparation for students working toward careers in financial planning, analysis, financial institutions, treasury, investments or government. The program is designed to cover key finance areas including money and capital markets, corporate finance, measuring return on investment, financial planning and budgeting, capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, investments, valuations, security analysis, and portfolio management.
By its very nature, finance uses prerequisites in accounting, economics, statistics, and quantitative tools necessary in understanding a complex, global society. Graduates would be prepared to work in different organizations and to eventually become vice president of finance, treasurer, controller or chief executive officer. The finance background could be one of the building blocks in many managerial and leadership positions.
This program will offer excellent preparation for students intending to study at the advanced degree level. Students will be encouraged to earn professional finance certifications such as Certified Financial Planner or Chartered Financial Analyst.
The finance degree program offered through the finance and accounting department consists of a total of 125 semester credit hours conforming to standards typical of North American universities. In addition, the accounting degree consists of a total of 128 semester credit hours conforming to standards typical of North American universities. Both degrees consists of the following core common requirements: General Education Requirements: The general requirements include 54 credit hours of courses in the PMU core competencies. These include the following courses: Humanities and Social Sciences
COMM 1311: Written Communication
COMM 1312: Writing and Research
COMM 2311: Oral Communication
COMM 2312: Technical and Professional Communication
UNIV 1211: Professional Development and Competencies
UNIV 1212: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
UNIV 1213: Leadership and Teamwork
ALIS 1211: Arabic/Islamic Studies
ALIS 1212: Arabic/Islamic Studies
ALIS 2211: Arabic/Islamic Studies
ALIS 2212: Arabic /Islamic Studies
PHED 1111 Physical Education
PHED 1112 Physical Education
Mathematics
MATH 1311: Finite Mathematics for Students of Business
MATH 1312: Calculus for Students of Business
Natural and Physical Sciences (Select 2)
BIOL 1411: Introductory Biology
CHEM 1411: Introductory Chemistry
GEOL 1411: Introductory Physical Geology
PHYS 1411: Introductory Physics
Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON 1311: Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON 1312: Introduction to Microeconomics
Assessment Capstone Series
ASSE 2111: Learning Outcome Assessment I
ASSE 3211: Learning Outcome Assessment II
ASSE 4311: Learning Outcome Assessment III
College of Business Administration Core. The requirements will consist of courses that are common to all degree programs within the College of Business Administration. They represent a base knowledge that is considered necessary for all business professionals. The 38 semester credits (13 required courses) in the College of Business Administration Core are:
MATH 1313:Statistical Methods
ACCT 231: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
ACCT2321: Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
BUSI 2311: Principles of Management
BUSI 3311: Legal Environment of Business
BUSI 3312: Organizational Behavior
BUSI 3313: Marketing Principles
BUSI 3321: Operations Management
BUSI 4261: Entrepreneurship
BUSI 4362: Strategic Management
BUSI 4351: Internship
FINA 3311: Financial Management Principles
MISY 2311: Introduction to MIS
Finance Degree Program Requirements (33 semester credit hours). The finance degree program will have unique requirements that differentiate the program from others within the college and they are as follow:
FINA 3312: Financial Institutions
FINA 3313: Money and Banking
FINA 3314: Financial Statements Analysis
FINA 4313: Investments
FINA 4314: International Finance
FINA 4315: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
The accounting degree program will provide the student with the necessary background for professional careers in government, industry and public practice. Career opportunities will include working in an international public accounting firm, or as a controller or chief financial officer in government, public or non-government organizations. Students majoring in accounting also may be employed as internal auditors and financial analysts.
The focus of the profession has been shifting toward consulting with new services such as accounting information systems, personal financial planning, and investment advising taking on a more prominent role. The degree program will allow the student to complete sufficient course work in related business disciplines such as finance or information systems, which may lead to careers in accounting information systems consulting, personal financial planning, and investment advising.
The coursework required in this program will provide a good foundation for those who plan to take the Fellowship Exam conducted by the Saudi Organization of Certified Public Accountants. Students who wish to sit for the CPA exam in the United States will need to take additional courses. This program will also offer a foundation for graduate programs in business.
The accounting degree consists of a total of 128 semester credit hours conforming to standards typical of North American universities. The accounting degree consists of the following core requirements: General Education Requirements: The general requirements include 54 credit hours of courses in the PMU core competencies. These include the following courses: Humanities and Social Sciences
COMM 1311: Written Communication
COMM 1312: Writing and Research
COMM 2311: Oral Communication
COMM 2312: Technical and Professional Communication
UNIV 1211: Professional Development and Competencies
UNIV 1212: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
UNIV 1213: Leadership and Teamwork
ALIS 1211: Arabic/Islamic Studies
ALIS 1212: Arabic/Islamic Studies
ALIS 2211: Arabic/Islamic Studies
ALIS 2212: Arabic /Islamic Studies
PHED 1111 Physical Education
PHED 1112 Physical Education
Mathematics
MATH 1311: Finite Mathematics for Students of Business
MATH 1312: Calculus for Students of Business
Natural and Physical Sciences (Select 2)
BIOL 1411: Introductory Biology
CHEM 1411: Introductory Chemistry
GEOL 1411: Introductory Physical Geology
PHYS 1411: Introductory Physics
Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON 1311: Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON 1312: Introduction to Microeconomics
Assessment Capstone Series
ASSE 2111: Learning Outcome Assessment I
ASSE 3211: Learning Outcome Assessment II
ASSE 4311: Learning Outcome Assessment III
College of Business Administration Core. The requirements will consist of courses that are common to all degree programs within the College of Business Administration. They represent a base knowledge that is considered necessary for all business professionals. The 38 semester credits (13 required courses) in the College of Business Administration Core are:
MATH 1313:Statistical Methods
ACCT 231: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
ACCT2321: Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
BUSI 2311: Principles of Management
BUSI 3311: Legal Environment of Business
BUSI 3312: Organizational Behavior
BUSI 3313: Marketing Principles
BUSI 3321: Operations Management
BUSI 4261: Entrepreneurship
BUSI 4362: Strategic Management
BUSI 4351: Internship
FINA 3311: Financial Management Principles
MISY 2311: Introduction to MIS
Accounting Degree Program Requirements (36 semester credit hours). The accounting degree program will have unique requirements that differentiate the program from others within the college and they are as follow:
ACCT 3311: Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 3312: Introduction to Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 3321: Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 4311: Auditing and Assurance Services
ACCT 4321: Accounting for Managerial Planning and Control
Two accounting electives from the following:
ACCT 4312: Advanced Accounting
ACCT 4314: International Accounting
ACCT 4313: Accounting for Governmental and Not for Profit Organizations
