With its postgraduate studies programs, the College of Business Administration endeavors to prepare a highly qualified generation with high academic competence, and to upgrade the quality of the postgraduate students' programs and research for them to be considered leading programs at the local and international levels. Among the most important objectives of these programs is to contribute effectively to qualifying the future leaders via the different types of experiential learning, the development of global leadership skills, and the achievement of scientific research to develop research theories and practices. In this way, the programs contribute to serving the community and the scientific and educational field, and meet the needs of the labor market in the public and private sectors.

Postgraduate Programs at the College of Business Administration:

The College of Business Administration offers several paid postgraduate programs, which are as follows:

First: Non-Paid Programs

Master of Accounting Program with Thesis

Advantages of the program over local counterparts:

• The students can study courses that focus on providing the knowledge and skills necessary to implement accounting and financial ideas in the local and international markets.
• Most of the accounting and other similar courses focus on intensive study cases.
• Unlike many programs that devote the summer semester to the thesis, there are two separate semesters for thesis preparation.

Program objectives:

• Providing the labor market with distinguished graduates in the field of accounting.
• Expanding the study of practical issues and increasing the connection between educational outputs and the labor market.
• Increasing interest in skills and their development by incorporating them more into the description of the courses (problem-solving, working in a team, leading a team, etc.).
• Develop and modifying the program continuously in accordance with updates in the field of specialization and the labor market.
• Raising the scientific and technical level for future generations by providing them with the knowledge and skills that enable them to play their role in sustainable development.

Target group:

The beneficiaries of the outputs of the program include all public and private sector entities, including, for example:

• Ministry of Finance.
• Ministry of Economy and Planning.
• Ministry of Commerce and Investment.
• Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority.
• General Auditing Bureau.
• General Authority of Zakat and Tax.
• Capital Market Authority.
• Accounts departments and internal audit units in government sector institutions and departments.
• Universities, especially business and community colleges.
• Research centers.
• The banking sector and other financial institutions.
• Insurance companies.
• Accounting and legal auditing offices.
• Offices and centers for financial consultation and feasibility studies.

Second: Paid Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Program objectives:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) aims at:
• Providing students with advanced theories and concepts in the fields of business administration and its applications.
• Providing practical solutions for administrative issues and challenges.
• Building critical thinking and problem solving skills using scientific methodologies.
• Qualifying leadership cadres capable of managing organizations.
• Encouraging scientific research to study reality and anticipate the future.

Program outputs for the labor market:

• The graduates of the UQU Master of Business Administration (MBA) will be able to work in the following fields:
• Management of enterprises and organizations in the government and private sectors.
• Lecturers in the educational institutions.
• Consultants in the field of business administration.
• Researchers.
• Projects directors.

Program admission requirements:

• A bachelor's degree with a general grade of at least (Good) in the specialty of business administration.
• A bachelor's degree with a general grade of at least (Good) in another specialty, on the condition that the complementary courses specified by the department are passed.

Master of Accounting

Program objectives:

The main objectives of the program include qualifying accountants to become scientifically and professionally qualified in the field of accounting. This program aims to achieve the following objectives:

• Developing student's fluency in the basic and applied knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IFRS) and its practical applications.
• Developing student fluency in the basic and applied knowledge of International Auditing Standards (ISA) and its practical applications.
• Developing student fluency in the basic and applied knowledge of corporate governance standards and internal control systems.
• Enhancing student fluency in the basic and applied knowledge of advanced management accounting methods and their practical applications in organizations.
• Enhancing student fluency in the basic and applied knowledge of advanced cost accounting systems and their practical applications in organizations.
• Enhancing student fluency in the basic and applied applications in the field of Zakat and tax accounting as well as their practical application in reality in organizations and competent authorities.
• Enhancing student's fluency, scientifically and professionally, in professional ethics and professional conduct rules.
• Preparing graduates for professional exams in accounting fields, including: CPASOCPA.
• Providing the program graduate with the skill of developing accounting information systems in the companies working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Developing student fluency in the applied scientific research related to accounting fields and its practical issues.

Program outputs for the labor market:

Graduating scientifically and practically qualified national cadres in the field of accounting who can work both in the public and private sectors, including:

• Joint-stock companies.
• Accounting and legal auditing firms.
• Ministry of Finance.
• Ministry of Economy and Planning.
• Ministry of Commerce and Investment.
• The Saudi Monetary Agency.
• General Accounting Bureau.
• General Authority of Zakat and Tax.
• Capital Market Authority.

Program admission requirements:

A bachelor's degree with a general grade of at least (Good) in the specialty of accounting.

Master of Governmental Accounting

Program Objectives:

• The main objectives of the program include qualifying national cadres of accountants and financial controllers.
• Managing and implementing the transformation project from the cash basis to the accrual basis of accounting in the government agencies.
• Developing student fluency in the basic and applied knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Developing student fluency in the basic and applied knowledge of public sector standards and good practices, based on international guidelines issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
• Developing student capabilities in the best practices in transparency and accountability by developing and improving internal control and audit systems.
• Boosting student capabilities in developing an integrated financial system in the public sector. This involves adopting public sector accounting standards and generating the most accurate detailed financial reports and statistics at the level of the establishment and the state, and clarifying the structure of its accounts and unified financial and accounting policies.
• Enhancing student capabilities in making and adopting strategic decisions related to risks and opportunities, and managing the nation's assets and future liabilities.
• Developing student capabilities and skills in innovation and development. The aim of this is to provide leading accountants capable of solving problems which serve the purposes of sustainable development in the governmental financial sector.
• Enhancing student capabilities by boosting their skills in developing accounting information systems in the government agencies.
• Developing student capabilities in the applied and basic scientific research related to governmental accounting fields.

Program outputs for the labor market:

Graduating scientifically and practically qualified national cadres in the field of governmental accounting in the government agencies, including:

• Ministry of Finance.
• Ministry of Economy and Planning.
• Ministry of Commerce and Investment.
• The Saudi Monetary Agency.
• General Accounting Bureau.
• General Authority of Zakat and Tax.
• The Capital Market Authority.
• Financial, accounting, auditing and internal control departments in all other governmental agencies.

Program admission requirements:

A bachelor's degree with a general grade of at least (Good) in the specialty of accounting.

Master of Internal Auditing

Program objectives:

The main objectives of this program are to improve the efficiency of accounting personnel in the fields of internal auditing through:

• Providing them with theoretical and applied knowledge, concepts and fundamentals of internal auditing.
• Providing them with basic and applied knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).)
• Providing them with basic and applied knowledge of the ethics of internal auditing.
• Developing their knowledge and skill abilities in understanding and evaluating governance systems, internal control, and risk management of organizations, with high efficiency and effectiveness.
• Developing their capabilities in carrying out operational auditing procedures for organizations, with high efficiency and effectiveness.
• Developing their capabilities in implementing financial auditing procedures and reports for organizations, with high efficiency and effectiveness.
• Developing their capabilities in implementing compliance audit procedures for organizations, with high efficiency and effectiveness.
• Enhancing their capabilities in implementing procedures of evaluating internal control systems in governmental and private organizations, and determining their adequacy and effectiveness in achieving the planned goals efficiently and effectively.
• Implementing the necessary procedures for arranging and managing the organizational and administrative structure of the internal auditing units in governmental and private organizations efficiently and effectively.
• Enhancing their ability to implement the necessary procedures for governance mechanisms, performance measurement strategies, and managing financial and non-financial risks in governmental and private organizations.
• Developing their capabilities to improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes to ensure board members fulfill their responsibilities and duties towards the organization and its stakeholders.
• Developing their capabilities by understanding technical information systems and their evaluation procedures, with high efficiency and effectiveness.
• Qualifying graduates for professional examinations in the field of internal audit accredited by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).)
• Developing the capabilities and skills of graduates in the field of basic and applied scientific research in internal auditing.

Program outputs for the labor market:

Graduating scientifically and practically qualified national cadres in the field of internal auditing who can work in the public and private sectors, such as:

• Ministry of Finance.
• Capital Market Authority.
• Ministry of Commerce and Investment.
• Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency.
• General Court of Audit.
• The banking sector, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.
• Joint-stock companies.

Program admission requirements:

A bachelor’s degree with a general grade of no less than (Good) in accounting as a major.

Master of Tourism and Hotel Management

Program objectives:

Offering a postgraduate program specialized in managing tourism and hotel management establishments in general, and hotels in particular. The aim is to fill the gap in the educational sector by developing important programs to qualify Saudi personnel specialized in the tourism and hotel management sectors.

Program outputs for the labor market:

• Responding to the needs of the labor market in tourism and hotel management, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.
• Familiarity with the main concepts of tourism and hotel management.
• Learning the scientific and applied theories in administrative sciences related to the tourism and hotel management sector.
• Understanding the role of external influences on tourism and hotel management, for example: issues of economic, ethical, social and environmental change.
• Familiarity with the components, sectors and structure of the tourism and hotel management industry.
• Knowing how to develop and market tourism and hotel destinations and establishments, and manage their staff.

Program admission requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with a grade of at least (Good).
• A TOEFL score of 400, or an equivalent in the IELTS test or English proficiency test.

Master of Crowd Management

Program objectives:

• Achieving high-quality crowd management education, which is unique to the College of Business Administration on the global level.
• Responding to labor market requirements in crowd management.
• Opening a wide horizon of career prospects in the Hajj and Umrah sector.
• Building a strong college identity.

Program outputs for the labor market:

• Incorporating knowledge from all disciplines related to management, hospitality, events, engineering, and health, with the ability to apply this body of knowledge in solving complex problems related to crowd management during Hajj and Umrah.
• Applying a set of quantitative and qualitative research skills to identify and diagnose complex and unfamiliar problems, and using the evidence and findings reached in order to formulate strategically appropriate solutions for crowd management during Hajj and Umrah.
• Integrating knowledge and skills from a range of areas related to management, hospitality, events, engineering and health to identify and address critical strategic leadership challenges faced by managers working in crowd management and organization during Hajj and Umrah.
• Applying well-established theoretical knowledge from disciplines related to business, management, hospitality and events to solve complex problems related to managing Hajj and Umrah operations.
• Applying theoretical knowledge drawn from a range of areas related to management, events, hospitality, engineering and health to identify and address significant strategic leadership challenges faced by managers and workers in the Hajj and Umrah service sector.
• The ability to analyze crowd management during the Hajj and Umrah season, using quantitative, qualitative and technical analysis skills in a comprehensive manner.
• Effective application of their knowledge, critical analysis and creativity to address complex challenges in the real world to manage Hajj and Umrah operations.

Program admission requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with a general grade of no less than (Good).
• Attaching proofs that the applicant has obtained courses and experience in the field of specialization, as it is not sufficient to mention them in the CV.

Master of Hajj and Umrah Management

Program objectives:

• Achieving high quality education in Hajj and Umrah management, which is unique to the College of Business Administration on the global level.
• Responding to labor market requirements in managing Hajj and Umrah operations.
• Opening a wide horizon of career prospects in the Hajj and Umrah sector.

Program outputs for the labor market:

• Integrating knowledge from all disciplines related to business, management, hospitality, and events, to be able to apply this body of knowledge in solving complex problems related to the management of Hajj and Umrah operations.
• Applying a set of quantitative and qualitative research skills to identify and diagnose complex and unusual problems, and using the evidence and findings attained to formulate strategically appropriate solutions in managing Hajj and Umrah operations.
• Integrating knowledge and skills from a range of areas related to business, administration, hospitality and events to identify and address critical strategic leadership challenges faced by managers working in the Hajj and Umrah service sector.

Program admission requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with a general grade of no less than (Good).
• Attaching proofs that the applicant has obtained courses and experience in the field of specialization, as it is not enough to mention them in the CV.

Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Program objectives:

• Providing a source of information and ways of inspiring you to explore profitable paths and tools in order to start a business.
• Overcoming the initial challenges of building businesses and startups.
• Building creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship skills.
• Developing entrepreneurial mentorship skills.

Program outputs for the labor market:

• An entrepreneurship and creativity consultant.
• Small and medium startup project manager.
• Lecturer in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Small and medium startup analyst and developer.
• Entrepreneur or participant in an entrepreneurial facility for startups and SMEs.
• Mentor of business incubators and accelerators.

Program admission requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the administrative specialties or in other disciplines with a grade of at least (Good).
• A TOEFL score of 400, or an equivalent in the IELTS test or English proficiency test.