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.