The Department has continuously worked since its establishment to develop its academic programs with a focus on ensuring coherence and integration among the courses offered. These efforts aim to meet the practical needs of the Palestinian labor market. Through its current curriculum, the Department strives to produce distinguished graduates who excel in accounting education and learning, adhere to the ethical standards of the accounting and auditing profession, and possess the ability to compete and adapt to changes in the business environment. One of the key features of the current curriculum is the inclusion of a set of applied, practice-oriented courses designed to equip graduates with the skills necessary to perform effectively in various accounting roles.
Furthermore, the Department of Accounting aims to provide its graduates with a comprehensive set of academic and practical skills, preparing a distinguished cadre of accounting professionals capable of attaining prominent positions in the labor market. The Department also seeks to build strong connections with various sectors operating within the field of accounting.
- Develop curricula that ensure integration and coherence between courses, fulfilling the practical needs of the Palestinian labor market. Through its current curriculum, the department aims to produce graduates who excel in accounting education and learning, adhere to accounting and auditing ethics, and can compete and adapt to changes in the business environment. A key feature of the current curriculum is the inclusion of practical, applied courses that equip graduates to work in various accounting roles.
- The Accounting Department also seeks to equip its graduates with a range of academic and practical skills, providing the labor market with a distinguished elite of accounting graduates capable of securing prominent positions, competing for advanced roles, and building strong relationships with various professionals in the field of accounting.
- High school graduates (Administrative or Scientific track) interested in a specialization that combines accounting with modern technical system management.
- Individuals interested in the financial and accounting field, with a passion for numbers, financial analysis, and data management.
- Those interested in technology and information systems, especially those wanting to learn how to use software and analyze financial data using technical tools.
- Employees in the financial and administrative sectors seeking to develop technical skills to enhance their competence and improve job performance.
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to understand how to use technology to efficiently manage their financial accounts.
- Proficiency in the principles of financial, cost, managerial, and governmental accounting.
- Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements.
- Understanding of local and international accounting systems and regulations (such as IFRS standards).
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of auditing and financial review.
Upon completing this specialization, the student is expected to be able to:
- Prepare financial and accounting statements.
- Use accounting software to apply accounting knowledge and theories.
- Perform all accounting operations in companies and institutions.
- Communicate and interact with all components of the local community to instill balanced values and ethics in students, across the spheres of work, human relations, and sound material practices.
| Potential Employment Locations/Sectors | |
| 1. Working in the accounting departments of private and public institutions, organizations, and government entities.
2. Working in various departments of financial institutions (banks, insurance, investment, stock exchanges). 3. Employment in tax authorities and tax auditing roles. 4. Conducting financial consulting, feasibility studies, and economic project evaluations. 5. Working as an accountant for commercial, industrial, and construction companies (private and public sector companies). 6. Teaching at a school or institute. 7. Accounts Receivable Department. 8. Inventory Accounting Department. 9. Payroll and Staff Accounting Department. 10. Cost Accounting Department.
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11. Government institutions and ministries.
12. Associations and non-profit organizations. 13. Banks. 14. Insurance. 15. Stock exchanges and investment institutions. 16. Tax and accounting offices. 17. Commercial and industrial companies. 18. Education and teaching. 19. Public and private schools.
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- Admission Requirements: Successful completion of the Tawjihi (Secondary School Certificate) or its equivalent in all streams.
- Continuation Requirements: The student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 55% to continue in the major and a minimum cumulative GPA of 60% to graduate from the program.
First Year Level*
| First Semester | Second Semester | |||||||||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | |||||
| 900103 | · English Language | 3 | 900102 | · Computerized Statistics Principles
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3 | |||||
| 911105 | · Principles of Management | 3 | 900108 | · Digital Skills
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3 | |||||
| 911106 | · Principles of Economics | 3 | 900113 | · Entrepreneurship
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3 | |||||
| 911107 | · Principles of Accounting (1) | 3 | 900114 | · Sports Activity
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1 | |||||
| 920105 | · Principles of Marketing | 3 | 920102 | · Principles of Accounting (2)
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3 | |||||
| 920106 | · Fundamentals of Financial Management | 3 | 920110 | · Financial Mathematics
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3 | |||||
| 930201 | English for Accounting | 3 | ||||||||
| Total | 18 | Total | 19 | |||||||
Second year level *
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| 900101 | · Arabic Language
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3 | 900204 | · Professional Ethics and Public Safety
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2 |
| 930203 | · Governmental and Non-Profit Organization Accounting
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3 | 930204 | · Accounting for Financial Institutions (Banks and Insurance)
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3 |
| 930206 | · Auditing and Account Review
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3 | 930205 | · Tax Accounting
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3 |
| 930207 | · Corporate Accounting
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3 | 930209 | · Computerized Accounting Applications (2)
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2 |
| 930208 | · Computerized Accounting Applications (1)
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2 | 930213 | · Field Training (2)
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2 |
| 930210 | · Field Training (1)
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2 | 911202 | · Graduation Project
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2 |
| 930211 | · Cost Accounting
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3 | 900200
900300 |
· Studies in Islamic Thought
· Anti-Corruption
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3 |
| Total | 19 | Total | 17 | ||
College Requirements
| Course NO. | Course Name | Course Description |
| 900101 | · Arabic Language
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This course aims to enhance students’ proficiency in fundamental language skills—reading, speaking, listening, and writing—through selected texts, lessons in grammar, morphology, and spelling, and the application of this linguistic knowledge and these skills in the areas of reading, oral expression, and written composition. |
| 900103 | · English Language
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This course is a mandatory requirement for all university students. It integrates the four core language skills. The course begins by acclimating students to listening skills that enable them to follow simple instructions and understand basic spoken information. It also helps students master conversational skills, allowing them to correctly ask teachers for clarification, participate effectively in discussion groups, and successfully deliver a good presentation.
Simultaneously, the course aims to develop students’ ability to use reading strategies for comprehending content, such as identifying main ideas, locating specific details, and inferring meaning from context. Furthermore, the course works on developing writing skills that facilitate the process of composing meaningful sentences and writing a well-organized summary.
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| 900108 | Digital Skills | This course aims to enhance students’ skills in modern information technology concepts, the use of digital devices, modern computer applications in practical life, the internet, information security concepts, and data analysis. It also focuses on applying office concepts and skills using various computer applications. |
| 900113 | Entrepreneurship
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This course focuses on enabling students to understand entrepreneurship in a practical and simplified manner. It begins by defining entrepreneurship and its role in society, moves through identifying personal entrepreneurial traits such as leadership and creativity, and culminates in acquiring fundamental skills like time management, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Students will learn about the nature of small enterprises, the characteristics of freelance work, and the success factors in entrepreneurial ventures, including planning, idea development, and selecting the appropriate business model. The course also involves preparing a comprehensive business plan that covers marketing, pricing, and digital promotion, and equips students with the essentials of financial management, cost estimation, and financing methods. Furthermore, this course provides students with the opportunity to learn about digital transformation tools, e-commerce, freelance work, and the applications of artificial intelligence in entrepreneurship. The overall aim is to enhance students’ readiness for the modern job market
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| 900114 | Sports Activity
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This course involves studying the origin and development of physical education in its various forms across ancient, medieval, and modern eras. It also explores the influence of physical education on different civilizational aspects of societies—economic, political, educational, and religious—and how it has been influenced by them. Additionally, the course focuses on the ancient and modern Olympic Games in terms of their origins, rituals, and activities. |
| 900200 | Studies in Islamic Thought
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This course presents an introduction to Islam and its general foundations, its characteristics, and its sources (the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah). Additionally, it introduces Islamic systems (the creed system, worship system, economic system, governance system, penal system, moral system, and Islamic legislation), explaining the characteristics and impacts of these systems on the individual and society. The course also discusses contemporary issues (Islam and women, globalization, human rights, and contemporary jurisprudential matters). |
| 900300 | Anti-Corruption
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This course addresses the topic of anti-corruption in a comprehensive manner by clarifying the concept of corruption, the reasons for its emergence, and identifying its various forms. It also covers the political, economic, and social consequences of the spread of this phenomenon, the mechanisms for reporting corruption, and the role of different sectors in combating corruption. |
Major Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description |
| 911105 | Principles of Management
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This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of management science and provide them with knowledge about the core management functions (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) and their role in achieving organizational goals effectively and efficiently.
It also seeks to enable students to understand the organizational work environment and develop skills in managerial thinking, analysis, and decision-making.
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| 911106 | Principles of Economics
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This course aims to introduce students to the economic concepts and foundations that govern the behavior of individuals, firms, and the state in using limited resources to satisfy unlimited needs.
The course focuses on understanding the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, including market mechanisms, supply and demand, costs and production, in addition to general concepts related to national output, unemployment, inflation, and economic policy.
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| 900102 | Computerized Statistics Principles
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This course aims to introduce students to fundamental statistical concepts and methods, with a focus on their application using computers and statistical software (such as Excel, SPSS, or similar programs).
It also aims to enable students to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data in a scientific manner that supports data-driven decision-making.
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| 900204 | Professional Ethics and Public Safety
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This course aims to develop students’ awareness of the importance of professional ethics and responsible conduct in the work environment, and to promote the values of integrity, commitment, and transparency in the performance of professional duties.
It also aims to acquaint them with the fundamentals of public safety in workplaces and how to prevent occupational hazards to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
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| 911107 | Principles of Accounting (1)
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This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of accounting concepts and principles that form the basis for preparing and interpreting financial statements, with a focus on recording financial transactions in accounting records according to the double-entry system. |
| 911202 | Graduation Project
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This course aims to have the student examine one or more specialized topics in accounting, or conduct field research related to the science of accounting. The student will write about various aspects of the topic and present it in a research paper, which will be discussed before their professors and peers as a product of their own research work. |
| 920102 | Principles of Accounting (2)
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This course aims to build upon the fundamental concepts covered in Principles of Accounting (1), focusing on accounting in commercial establishments, inventory management, accounts receivable, fixed assets, liabilities, and equity.
It also aims to enable students to prepare advanced financial statements and apply accounting treatments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
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| 920105 | Principles of Marketing
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This course aims to introduce students to the concepts, scientific foundations, and theories of marketing, and to understand its vital role in the success of organizations in modern markets.
It also focuses on enabling students to analyze markets, study consumer behavior, and develop effective marketing strategies related to product, price, place, and promotion.
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| 920106 | Fundamentals of Financial Management
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This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of financial management and its vital role in making decisions related to financing and investing a firm’s resources.
The course focuses on enabling students to understand financial analysis, evaluate investment projects, manage working capital, and comprehend capital structure, all with the objective of maximizing the firm’s value.
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| 920110 | Financial Mathematics
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This course aims to introduce the fundamental mathematical concepts and tools used in the financial and accounting fields. It covers topics focused on applying mathematics to analyse financial decisions, evaluate investments, and make more precise accounting decisions. This course is essential for students in accounting disciplines, as it equips and develops their skills in calculating simple and compound interest, discounting bonds, creating and using interest tables to help determine future cash flows, the principles of loan analysis, and studying the time value of money. |
| 930201 | English for Accounting | This course covers a range of fundamental topics designed to help students succeed in the workplace. It focuses on mastering accounting terminology in English, particularly terms related to financial reporting and management accounting, without delving into advanced concepts. The banking unit then enables students to understand the role of banks and the services they provide, while mastering the relevant English terminology.
In the professional life skills module, students will learn the difference between technical skills and soft skills, and the importance of each for professional success. They will also learn how to write a strong personal introduction in English for job interviews through the “Tell me about yourself” unit, where they practice expressing their educational background, strengths, and work motivations in writing. Finally, the unit on commercial and service companies helps students distinguish between service-based businesses and product sales, along with their specific English terminology, focusing on basic concepts such as cost versus price and inventory management.
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| 930203 | Governmental and Non-Profit Organization Accounting
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This course aims to emphasize the important role played by government accounting and the public budget in shaping the state’s financial policy, defining accountability, and establishing administrative control. It also seeks to provide those responsible for managing government units with the financial information that helps in implementing and monitoring programs and development plans, as well as in making appropriate decisions. The course includes the study of government accounts, the public budget, and internal and external control of government units. |
| 930204 | Accounting for Financial Institutions (Banks and Insurance)
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This course aims to introduce students to the types and functions of banks, with a focus on commercial banks and their specialized departments. It seeks to familiarize students with current accounts, deposits and clearing departments, promissory note departments, guarantee departments, documentary credits departments, and financial statements in banks. The course also aims to introduce students to insurance, its types and benefits, as well as insurance companies and the characteristics of accounting within them. |
| 930205 | Tax Accounting
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This course provides an overview of tax accounting, including its definition and historical development, as well as its evolution in Palestine. It addresses tax systems and their applications, while also explaining the amendments made to the laws and tax regulations related to income tax, property and real estate tax, and the direct and indirect taxes applied in Palestine—specifically value-added tax, customs duties, and the purchase and production tax. |
| 930206 | Auditing and Account Review
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This course aims to introduce students to the concept of auditing, the types of audits, and the assurance services it provides. It discusses auditing standards and examines auditors’ responsibilities under international standards, laws, and regulations. The course also covers the professional code of conduct for auditors, the different types of audit reports, and methods for auditing computerized systems, revenues, purchases, salaries, wages, and assets within companies. |
| 930207 | Corporate Accounting
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This course aims to introduce students to partnerships and corporations, the differences between them, the formation of general partnerships, the preparation of financial statements, the distribution of profits and losses in general partnerships, and the dissolution and liquidation of general partnerships. It also covers the process of establishing corporations, preparing their final accounts, and the dissolution and liquidation of corporations. |
| 930208 | Computerized Accounting Applications (1)
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Through this course, students will be introduced to specialized functions and learn to use Excel more flexibly. They will learn how to create charts by utilizing Excel for accounting purposes, solving accounting models, understanding how to create and use scenarios in accounting and financial applications, and become familiar with the most commonly used functions in the fields of finance and accounting. |
| 930209 | Computerized Accounting Applications (2)
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During this course, students will be introduced to specialized functions and will learn to work directly with a commonly used accounting software in the market. They will learn to create scenarios and use them in accounting and financial applications. The course will also cover how to manage the chart of accounts (adding a new account), handle inventory (adding a new item), process receipts, payment vouchers, sales and purchase invoices, as well as manage depositing checks in banks and confirming the issuance of checks. |
| 930210 | Field Training (1)
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This course involves practical field applications within private and public institutions and departments in Palestine, focusing on the student’s professional role in applying accounting principles and fundamentals to achieve success and acquire practical skills, thereby qualifying them both theoretically and practically. |
| 930211 | Cost Accounting
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This course aims to introduce students to the concepts and objectives of cost accounting, how to classify and estimate costs, and understand the industrial cost accounting cycle and financial statements. It also covers traditional cost systems – job order costing and process costing – and modern cost systems such as activity-based costing. Additionally, the course introduces cost determination systems and standard costing with variance analysis. |
| 930213 | Field Training (2)
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Field Training 2 will continue to provide students with the advanced technical accounting skills that require practical application within private institutions and departments. This will be carried out according to a specific program developed by the department in cooperation with private institutions and departments, as well as according to a program established in collaboration with organizations operating in the Palestinian community for the purposes of advanced training, thereby qualifying them for employment after graduation.
Trainee students will be assigned to these institutions under the supervision of the department’s faculty members. They will be required to write a comprehensive report on their training and gain hands-on experience using accounting software commonly utilized in the local and regional markets.
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