It gives me great pleasure—on my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues, the faculty members of the Department of Accounting, which emerged in the earliest days of Amman Arab University—to extend to you our warmest welcome. We receive you with hearts filled with affection and commitment to this venerable academic institution, home to a carefully selected group of specialized, experienced professors capable of teaching across both the bachelor’s and master’s programs.
Our department is proud to include outstanding Jordanian and Arab students who renew their commitment year after year, striving for excellence and distinction in various fields so that they may be the hope of the future and the pillar of our nation’s renaissance.
Guided by Amman Arab University’s philosophy of excellence and leadership, we prepare qualified graduates who meet the needs of various economic sectors and the labor market locally and regionally. Accordingly, our teaching focuses on an organic link between theory and practical application, and we keep pace with scientific and professional developments through the continuous development of curricula at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, in line with labor market requirements. The department offers a comprehensive suite of academic programs: Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Accounting and Business Law, and the Master’s Program in Accounting. Our aim is to prepare competent professionals capable of making an effective contribution to the fields of accounting and the economy, in pursuit of our vision, mission, and core values: integrity, innovation and renewal, and social responsibility.
Dr. AL MOTHANNA ABU-ALLAN
Acting Head of Department
The Accounting Department at the College of Business at Amman Arab University sought to excel in the field of accounting knowledge, and to supply the labour market with specialists in the fields of financial accounting, and costs, management, auditing and accounting information systems, as this department seeks to provide scientific and practical qualification for bachelor’s and master’s students. It also looks forward to more cooperation with scientific and professional organizations in the field of academic specialization.
The Accounting Department aims to prepare students and prepare them to work in various accounting jobs by creating an intellectual environment that enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to practice the accounting profession in the public and private sectors.
Vision
Entrepreneurship and excellence in teaching, learning and scientific research in the accounting profession and legal legislation locally and regionally.
Mission
Preparing scientifically qualified staff supported by the knowledge and skills of accounting, legal and commercial legislation and professional ethics to work in all areas of business organizations, to meet the needs of the local and regional community, in accordance with local and international quality criteria.
Program Mission:
Providing distinguished academic programs in accounting supported by knowledge, skills and professional ethics through qualified staff capable of keeping pace with local and international standards in accordance with the e-learning inclusion criteria.
Educational Program Objectives:
- Promoting alumni's knowledge in the accounting profession, general knowledge and the use of technology in the field of accounting.
- Developing specialized theoretical and applied skills in the field of the accounting profession and link them to the requirements of the labor market.
- Promoting students' skills and abilities to diagnose problems and help decision makers in the field of the accounting profession.
- Directing students to adapt with environmental changes and professional and ethical values in the field of accounting.
- Developing teaching staff capable of keeping pace with technologies in the field of education.
Educational Program Outcomes:
The expected outcomes of this program are preparing graduates competent in:
- Understanding the key areas of accounting.
- Clarifying knowledge and concepts related to accounting.
- Applying international financial reporting standards and internal control through the professional ethics system.
- Analyzing of financial statements using quantitative methods.
- Evaluating the validity of financial statements in business organizations.
- Implementing the income and sales tax law on individuals and institutions.
Program Mission:
Providing distinguished academic programs in accounting supported by knowledge, skills and professional ethics through qualified staff capable of keeping pace with local and international standards in accordance with the e-learning integration criteria.
Educational Program Objectives:
- Promoting alumni’s' knowledge in the accounting profession, general knowledge and the use of technology in the field of accounting.
- Developing specialized theoretical and applied skills in the field of accounting and link them to the requirements of the labor market.
- Promoting students' skills and abilities to diagnose problems and help decision makers in the field of the accounting profession.
- Directing students to adapt with environmental changes, professional and ethical values in the field of accounting.
- Developing and promoting scientific research, seminars and other practical and scientific activities of faculty members and students.
- Developing teaching staff capable of keeping pace with technologies in the field of education.
Educational Program Outcomes:
The expected outcomes of this program are preparing graduates competent in:
- Understanding advanced accounting theories.
- Clarifying the accounting knowledge and skills in supporting the process of making various financial decisions.
- Conducting scientific research (quantitative and qualitative) in various accounting topics.
- Analyzing accounting problems and finding solutions to them.
- Evaluating the requirements of the various accounting information systems.
- Finding solutions to contemporary accounting problems.
Program Mission:
Providing distinguished academic programs in accounting and business law supported by knowledge, skills and professional ethics through qualified staff capable of keeping pace with local and international standards in accordance with the e-learning inclusion criteria.
Educational Program Objectives:
- Developing alumni' knowledge in the profession of accounting, business law and legal legislation.
- Developing specialized theoretical and applied skills in the field of accounting profession and business law, and linking them to the requirements of the labor market.
- Developing students' skills and abilities to diagnose problems and assist decision makers in the field of the accounting profession and business law.
- Directing students to adapt with environmental changes and professional and ethical values in accounting and business law.
- Developing teaching staff capable of keeping pace with technologies in the field of education.
Educational Program Outcomes:
The expected outcomes of this program are preparing graduates competent in:
- Understanding the key areas of accounting and business law.
- Clarifying knowledge and concepts related to accounting and business law.
- Applying international financial reporting standards and internal control through the professional ethics system.
- Analyzing financial statements using quantitative methods.
- Evaluating the validity of financial statements in business organizations.
- Implementing the income and sales tax law and commercial legislation on individuals and institutions.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Promoting alumni's knowledge in the accounting profession, general knowledge and the use of technology in the field of accounting.
- Developing specialized theoretical and applied skills in the field of the accounting profession and link them to the requirements of the labor market.
- Promoting students' skills and abilities to diagnose problems and help decision makers in the field of the accounting profession.
- Directing students to adapt with environmental changes and professional and ethical values in the field of accounting.
- Developing teaching staff capable of keeping pace with technologies in the field of education.
Students Outcomes (SOs)
- Understanding the key areas of accounting.
- Clarifying knowledge and concepts related to accounting.
- Applying international financial reporting standards and internal control through the professional ethics system.
- Analyzing of financial statements using quantitative methods.
- Evaluating the validity of financial statements in business organizations.
- Implementing the income and sales tax law on individuals and institutions.
Mapping between PEOs and SOs:
| PEOs | SOs |
| 1 | 1،2،3،4،5،6 |
| 2 | 1،3،4،6 |
| 3 | 4،5 |
| 4 | 3،5،6 |
| 5 | 3،4،5 |
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Promoting alumni’s' knowledge in the accounting profession, general knowledge and the use of technology in the field of accounting.
- Developing specialized theoretical and applied skills in the field of accounting and link them to the requirements of the labor market.
- Promoting students' skills and abilities to diagnose problems and help decision makers in the field of the accounting profession.
- Directing students to adapt with environmental changes, professional and ethical values in the field of accounting.
- Developing and promoting scientific research, seminars and other practical and scientific activities of faculty members and students.
- Developing teaching staff capable of keeping pace with technologies in the field of education.
Students Outcomes (SOs)
- Understanding advanced accounting theories.
- Clarifying the accounting knowledge and skills in supporting the process of making various financial decisions.
- Conducting scientific research (quantitative and qualitative) in various accounting topics.
- Analyzing accounting problems and finding solutions to them.
- Evaluating the requirements of the various accounting information systems.
- Finding solutions to contemporary accounting problems.
Mapping between PEOs and SOs:
| PEOs | SOs |
| 1 | 1،2،3،4،5،6 |
| 2 | 2،3،4،6 |
| 3 | 2،4،5،6 |
| 4 | 3،4،6 |
| 5 | 3،4،6 |
| 6 | 1،3،5 |
Mapping of Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) with Students Outcomes (SO's)
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Developing alumni' knowledge in the profession of accounting, business law and legal legislation.
- Developing specialized theoretical and applied skills in the field of accounting profession and business law, and linking them to the requirements of the labor market.
- Developing students' skills and abilities to diagnose problems and assist decision makers in the field of the accounting profession and business law.
- Directing students to adapt with environmental changes and professional and ethical values in accounting and business law.
- Developing teaching staff capable of keeping pace with technologies in the field of education.
Students Outcomes (SOs)
- Understanding the key areas of accounting and business law.
- Clarifying knowledge and concepts related to accounting and business law.
- Applying international financial reporting standards and internal control through the professional ethics system.
- Analyzing financial statements using quantitative methods.
- Evaluating the validity of financial statements in business organizations.
- Implementing the income and sales tax law and commercial legislation on individuals and institutions.
Mapping between PEOs and SOs:
| PEOs | SOs |
| 1 | 1،2،3،4،5،6 |
| 2 | 1،3،4،6 |
| 3 | 4،5 |
| 4 | 3،5،6 |
| 5 | 3،4،5 |
| Major | Credit Hours | Study Plan |
| Bachelor's of Accounting | 132 | |
| Bachelor's of Accounting and Business Law | 132 | |
| Master of Accounting | 33 |