College of Business

College of Business

The College of Business strives to achieve academic, research, and societal excellence by offering high-quality educational programs in the fields of Management, Accounting, Marketing, and Management Information Systems. These programs aim to prepare distinguished professionals equipped with creativity, leadership, and the ability to thrive in both local and global business environments. The College’s vision and mission are founded on the principles of educational quality, applied scientific research, and active community engagement, within a stimulating academic environment that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and promotes the concept of lifelong learning. The College offers four undergraduate programs: Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, and Management Information Systems. It also provides a variety of graduate programs, including the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Master of Accounting, and the Executive Master’s in Endowment and Nonprofit Organization Management, in addition to advanced diploma programs in Project Management, Human Resource Management, and Internal Auditing and Compliance. These programs aim to prepare and qualify administrative and professional leaders capable of effectively contributing to national development and advancing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The College has achieved remarkable milestones in the field of academic accreditation. Its undergraduate programs have been accredited by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA), in addition to the Executive MBA program. This accomplishment reaffirms the College’s ongoing commitment to achieving excellence and comprehensive quality across all its academic programs, while continuing its dedicated efforts to obtain accreditation for the remaining ones. This introduction serves as an open invitation to explore our outstanding academic programs, engage with our vibrant university community, and envision the horizons of your professional future. Welcome to the College of Business — where together we shape the future of leadership and excellence.

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Department of Accounting

Department of Accounting

About

Due to the economic development that Saudi Arabia has experienced during the last two decades, the number of firms has grown exponentially leading to a need of accountants and auditors to prepare and certify company’s accounts. The accounting department is necessary to fill the gap by educating students in accounting and prepare them for career opportunities that the labor local market needs and offers distinct competency in the field of accounting and auditing to cover the deficit in this specialty.

Misson

The mission of the Accounting Department is to prepare qualified accountants, conduct influential scientific research, and establish a fruitful relationship with companies and community in order to achieve the 2030 vision of Saudi Arabia.

Objectives

  • Attract, admit and develop and graduate students by providing them with high quality education.
  • Recruit, recognize and retain high-caliber faculty who have shown tangible success in their field.
  • Support, recognize, and reward high-quality research works.
  • Develop partnership with business community & contribute to economic development locally.

Contact Us

Dr. Aref Alhaj Aidaroos
Phone: +966 17 725 7700 Ext: 00
Email: aelhag@bu.edu.sa