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Join the elite with a Master of Science in Accounting at AUS

Take your accounting career up a notch.

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)  program opens up exciting new opportunities for ambitious accounting professionals and provides a fast track to prepare for some of the most prestigious credentials in the profession. 
Because tomorrow matters.

 

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Where can you go with an MSA from AUS?

The MSA program provides students with advanced knowledge and techniques to pursue professional careers in public and private accounting.
The program is designed to create additional employment opportunities and promote the career success of our graduates in areas including auditing, taxation, data analytics, financial control, financial analysis and much more. The MSA helps students to pass the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and prepares students to meet the current 150-semester-hour education requirement to be licensed as a CPA in all of the US states and territories. 

Take it from the experts.

The AUS MSA is part of  the university's School of Business Administration (SBA). The school has generated a reputation as one of the most prestigious business schools in the region. Here are some reasons why:
QS world rankings

#1 in the UAE for Accounting and Finance

AUS is number one in the UAE and among the top 200 universities globally for accounting and finance, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2023).
QS world rankings

#1 Choice for Employers in the UAE

Graduates who have studied business and management and accounting and finance at AUS are the top choice for employers in the UAE, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2022).
THE World rankings

Top 5 in the World for Diversity

Among the top five universities with the highest % of international students (2023).
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First in the GCC to be Rated for Sustainability

Earned a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System silver award for sustainability in higher education from AASHE.

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Take advantage of flexible study options

AUS understands that many of its graduate students have competing demands on their time, with busy careers and personal responsibilities. Flexible learning options are therefore available, including part-time study arrangements and evening and weekend classes.

Benefit from outstanding facilities

SBA is home to the region's first Interactive Trading Floor, which mimics the real-life trading floors of London, New York or Dubai. The real-world learning opportunities provided by SBA have seen it granted Experiential Learning Partner Status by Bloomberg. AUS is the first university in the region to receive this accolade.

Learn about assistantship opportunities

We offer assistantships and work-study opportunities for graduate students to help them finance their education. Graduate students, regardless of race, gender, religion or national origin, are encouraged to apply for these opportunities. Click here to learn more.

"The program gave me exposure to aspects
of accounting that were far more interesting
than I could have imagined. It was as challenging as it was rewarding. And now...I look back and I know I made the right choice."

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Noora Buali, Abu Dhabi Investment Council
AUS MSA graduate, 2019

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