Program Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc) degree is a four-year program which provides graduates with the knowledge skills and competencies to succeed in the dynamic field of business and accountancy. Program courses focus on developing a strong foundation in technical accounting and business competencies, as well as on developing the soft skills necessary to succeed in the field of accounting. Students will combine accounting fundamentals and the application of accounting technologies in the recording, management and reporting of financial information, and so will be positioned to actively contribute to the economic growth, social development and environmental management requirements of Qatar National Vision 2030. The approach to teaching in the program is experiential and integrative including hands-on and cross disciplinary, technology enabled projects. The program also includes an on-the-job work placement, allowing students to gain in-field work experience, with a specific focus on accountancy. In the final year, students will demonstrate the breadth and depth of their skills and knowledge in a Applied Accounting capstone project.

Program Duration:

4 years

Accreditation:

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc) program is a member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (CFA UAP). The UDST B.B.A. AAcc program curriculum is closely tied to the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK) and prepares students with knowledge required to sit CFA® Program exams. For more information please visit: www.cfainstitute.org

 

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%; OR

2. Two-year Accounting Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. 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 Directorate; OR

2. 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

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. 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.

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2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
ACCT1001 Financial Accounting - - 3 2 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
MATH1070 Applied Mathematics - - 3 3 1
Semester 1 Total: 12 11 4
SEMESTER 2
BKFT1001 Principles of Finance ACCT1001 - 3 2 3
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
MRKT1001 Principles of Marketing - - 3 2 3
Elective - Mathematics & Natural Science: select 1 of 36
BIOL1001 Inquiry-Based Biology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1002 Introduction to Botany - - 3 3 0
BIOL1003 Introduction to Ecology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1030 Biochemistry & Microbiology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1031 Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) - - 1 0 3
BIOL1110 Anatomy & Physiology I - - 4 3 3
BIOL1210 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL1110 & BIOL1111 - 4 3 3
BIOL2010 Microbiology BIOL2011 - 3 3 0
BIOL2011 Microbiology (Lab) - - 1 0 3
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - - 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - - 1 0 3
CHEM1020 General Chemistry II CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1021 3 3 0
CHEM1021 General Chemistry II (Lab) CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1020 1 0 3
CHEM1030 Health Sciences Chemistry - CHEM1031 3 3 0
CHEM1031 Health Sciences Chemistry (Lab) - CHEM1030 1 0 3
CHEM1040 Applied Science - CHEM1041 3 3 0
CHEM1041 Applied Science (Lab) - CHEM1040 1 0 3
CHEM3010 Petrochemistry CHEM1020 CHEM3011 2 2 0
CHEM3011 Petrochemistry (Lab) CHEM1021 CHEM3010 1 0 3
COMP1401 Introduction to Computers & Information Systems - - 3 2 3
INFT2102 Mathematics for IT INFS1101 - 3 2 3
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPII Score of 60% - 3 3 1
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 3 3 0
MATH1030 Calculus I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 3 0
MATH1040 Statistics - - 3 3 1
MATH1050 Linear Algebra - - 3 3 1
MATH1060 Numerical Problem Solving - - 3 3 1
MATH1070 Applied Mathematics - - 3 3 1
MATH2002 Quantitative Designs & Statistics - - 3 3 1
MATH2010 Calculus II MATH1030 - 3 3 0
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
PHYS1030 Health Sciences Physics - PHYS1031 3 3 0
PHYS1031 Health Sciences Physics (Lab) - PHYS1030 1 0 3
SCIE1001 Science & Its Applications - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 12 10 6
SEMESTER 3
HRMG1001 Principles of Human Resource Management - - 3 2 3
Elective: select 1 of 2
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 2 2
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 6 5 3
Year 1 Total: 30 26 13
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
ACCT2003 Intermediate Financial Accounting I ACCT1001 - 3 2 3
ACCT2010 Quantitative Methods for Decision Making - - 3 2 3
ECON2010 Business Economics - - 3 2 3
MATH1060 Numerical Problem Solving - - 3 3 1
Semester 4 Total: 12 9 10
SEMESTER 5
ACCT2001 Managerial Accounting ACCT1001 - 3 2 3
ACCT2005 Intermediate Financial Accounting II ACCT2003 - 3 2 3
BKFT3007 Principles of Corporate Finance BKFT1001 - 3 2 3
BUSG2010 Qatar Business Law - - 3 2 3
MISY2010 Management Information Systems - - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 15 11 12
SEMESTER 6
MGMT2010 Organizational Behavior Min 30 Credits - 3 2 3
Elective - Global Awareness & Regional Challenges: select 1 of 4
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 6 Total: 6 5 3
Year 2 Total: 33 25 25
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
ACCT3001 Advanced Costing & Managerial Accounting ACCT2001 - 3 2 3
ACCT3005 Accounting Information Systems ACCT2003 - 3 2 3
MGMT3035 Business Ethics Min 30 Credits - 3 3 0
Elective: select 1 of 2
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 2 2
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 12 10 6
SEMESTER 8
ACCT3007 Financial Reporting & Analysis ACCT2003 - 3 2 3
ACCT3009 Financial Modelling ACCT2003 - 3 2 3
BKFT3001 Financial Risk Management Min 60 Credits - 3 3 0
BKFT3005 Strategic Financial Decision Making BKFT1001 - 3 2 3
RSST3001 Research & Statistics COMM1020 - 3 3 0
Semester 8 Total: 15 12 9
SEMESTER 9
MGMT4000 Strategic & Sustainable Management MGMT2010 & Min 60 Credits - 3 3 0
Elective: select 1 of 4
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 9 Total: 6 6 0
Year 3 Total: 33 28 15
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
ACCT3010 Planning, Budgeting, & Forecasting ACCT3001 - 3 2 3
ACCT4001 Auditing & Assurance Services ACCT2005 - 3 3 0
BUSG4101 Practicum in Business - - 3 1 6
Elective: select 1 of 2
ACCT4003 Taxation ACCT2005 - 3 3 0
ACCT4005 Contemporary Topics in Accounting ACCT2003 - 3 3 0
Semester 10 Total: 12 9 9
SEMESTER 11
ACCT4007 Advanced Financial Accounting ACCT3007 - 3 2 3
BUSG4201 Capstone Project BUSG4101 - 3 1 6
MGMT4010 Leadership & Change Management - - 3 3 0
Semester 11 Total: 9 6 9
SEMESTER 12
BUSG4301 Work Placement BUSG4201 ; CGPA>2.0 This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. 9 0 0
Semester 12 Total: 9 0 0
Year 4 Total: 30 15 18
Program Total 126 94 71

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc) may choose to continue their studies and complete the Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (M.Sc. AccFin) degree program or pursue further specializations in their field.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Accounts Receivable Administrator
  • Credit Analyst
  • Internal Auditor
  • Investor Relations Assistant
  • Business Analyst
  • Loan Officer

Program Contact:

Dr. Antoine Awad
Department Head, Accounting & Finance