School of Business:: The University of Jordan ::

Program Specifications

Master of Accounting (MA) / Program Intended Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of the Master Program in Accounting the student should be able to:
1. Examine current theories, concepts, conventional and modern perceptions and foundations across accounting discipline.
2. Adapt autonomy, accountability and continuous self-development in analyzing and performing a major accounting tasks at their work places.
3. Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills by identifying complex accounting problems and elaborate clear clarifications and original solutions.
4. Apply advanced and effective oral and writing communication skills, using information technology to write highly developed written materials on sophisticated issues in accounting.
5. Assess accounting contemporary issues to reflect ethical commitment and social responsibility to individuals, organizations, community and society.
6. Adhere to leadership and direction skills to complex accounting environment sceneries.
7. Prepare and present oral presentation to professional standards.
8. Evaluate the current status of research and practices in accounting field and discuss potential ways to contribute to the field.
9. Write an original thesis and research to a professional standard that expand the knowledge in accounting discipline and other related fields.(Thesis Track)
10. Discuss appropriate sources of information, and choose suitable analytical methods to integrate knowledge from accounting and different related fields, by implementing cognitive skills to think critically.
11. Write a research proposal to a professional standard that contribute to the knowledge in accounting discipline and other related fields.