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Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

Department: Accounting Program: Bachelor of Accounting

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Overview
The Department was founded in 1982 and started to offer a bachelor’s degree in accounting since
then. In 1999, the Department started to offer a master’s degree in accounting.
The Department aims to qualify students in theory and practice in the field of accounting to meet the
dynamic needs of labor markets, both locally and internationally. The
Department is keen on having a special presentation at the local, Arab, and international levels
through contributing to the accounting profession and strengthening scientific research.
To realize the above objectives, the Department reviews its academic plans for the Bachelor and
Master degrees regularly so that these plans take into consideration any
new developments in social needs and market demands. This also contributes to improving the
competitiveness of the Department's graduates in the labor markets.
The Department is also keen on holding conferences and participating in local, regional, and
international conferences. Finally, the Department includes faculty members who
have received their Ph.D. and Master's degrees from distinguished universities and in different areas
of accounting.

Vision and Mission

Excellence and creativity in the field of accounting education and scientific research
Vision
locally & regionally.
Providing the student with the knowledge, skills, and values that enable him to be
Mission distinguished in practicing accounting (a distinguished accounting practitioner), and
creative in devising non-traditional solutions for the business environment challenges.

Program Objective
Providing a platform for students to develop interpersonal skills.
1

Enabling students to contact academics who are experts in financial and managerial
2 accounting, taxation, auditing, and corporate governance.

Providing students with a strong foundation in key areas of accounting, critical for success
3 in today’s business environment.

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 ‫جامعة اليرموك‬
Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

Equipping students with the knowledge and ability to assess and communicate financial and
4 non-financial data.

Preparing students to positively contribute to the growth and success of the profession and
5 society.

Graduating students with the ability to engage in a wide range of accounting, consulting,
6 and managerial career paths.

Program Learning Outcomes PLOs

Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, skills, and tools of financial, cost,
PLO1 and managerial accounting.

Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, skills, and tools of the preparation
PLO2 of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS.

Demonstrate competency in applying appropriate judgment derived from knowledge

PLO3 of International Financial Reporting Standards and ethical decision-making processes, to
analyze and successfully solve course-specific problems.

Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and engage in critical thinking skills,

PLO4
communication, and writing skills in all fields of accounting to support decision making.
Demonstrate an ability to apply accounting standards and regulations in auditing, taxation,
PLO5
and governmental accounting to address real accounting problems and suggest solutions.
Demonstrate ability to synthesize accounting information and problems through the
PLO6 application of technical accounting systems and accounting software.

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 ‫جامعة اليرموك‬
Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

Credit hours to obtain a degree in Bachelor in a specialization of Accounting

Credit Hours
Compulsory Elective Total
University Requirements 15 12 27
Faculty Requirements 24 - 24
Department Requirements 69 12 81
Total 108 24 132

First: University Compulsory Courses (21) Credit Hours

Number of Credit Hours
Course Code Course No. Course Name Pre-requisite
Theoretical Practical Total
- - Entrepreneurship 1 1 Nil
and Innovation
EL 101 English 3 3 Nil
Language Skills

AL 101 Arabic 3 3 Nil

Language Skills

PS 102 Education of 3 3 Nil

Citizenship
MILT 100 Military 3 3 Nil
Sciences

- - Life Skills 1 1 Nil

- - Leadership and 1 1 Nil

Social
Responsibility

EL 099 English 0 0 Nil

Language

AL 099 Arabic 0 0 Nil

Language
COMP 099 Computer Skills 0 0 Nil

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 ‫جامعة اليرموك‬
Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

Second: University Elective Courses (12) Credit Hours

Students can choose these courses from the following humanities and science courses:

Science Courses

Number of Credit Hours

Course Code Course No. Course Name Pre-requisite
Theoretical Practical Total
SCI 101 Environment and 3 3 NIL
Public Health

SCI 102 Information 3 3 NIL

Technology and
Society

SCI 103 Fitness for All 3 3 NIL

SCI 104 Effective 3 3 NIL

Communication
Skills

SCI 105 Renewable Energy 3 3 NIL

SCI 106 Administration and 3 3 NIL

Society
Development

SCI 107 Research 3 3 NIL

Humanities Courses

Number of Credit Hours

Course Code Course No. Course Name Pre-requisite
Theoretical Practical Total
Hum 101 Media Culture 3 3 NIL

Hum 102 Citizenship and 3 3 NIL

Loyalty

Hum 103 Islam Thought 3 3 NIL

and Civilization

Hum 104 Art and Behavior 3 3 NIL

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 ‫جامعة اليرموك‬
Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

Hum 105 Jordan's 3 3 NIL

Contribution to
Human
Civilization

Hum 106 Introduction to 3 3 NIL

the Study of
Human Cultures

Hum 107 Human Rights 3 3 NIL

Hum 108 Thinking Skills 3 3 NIL

Hum - Digital Culture 3 3 NIL

Hum - Development 3 3 NIL

and Environment

Third: Faculty Compulsory Courses (24) Credit Hours

Number of Credit Hours
Course Code Course No. Course Name Pre-requisite
Theoretical Practical Total
ACC 101 Principles of NIL
Accounting (1) 3 3

BA 101 Principles of NIL

Management (1) 3 3

ECON 102 Principles of NIL

Microeconomics 3 3

ECON 105 Principles of NIL

Mathematical 3 3
Economics

STAT 107 Statistics (for NIL

Faculty of 3 3
Economics Students)

MKT 210 Principles of NIL

Marketing (1) 3 3

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 ‫جامعة اليرموك‬
Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

PA 130 Public NIL

Administration in 3 3
Jordan

BF 210 Principles of Finance 3 3 NIL

Fourth: Faculty Elective Courses (0) Credit Hours

Number of Credit Hours
Course Code Course No. Course Name Pre-requisite
Theoretical Practical Total

Nil

Major in Accounting/Minor in other Program

Fifth: Department Compulsory Courses (60) Credit Hours
Number of Credit Hours
Course Code Course No. Course Name Pre-requisite
Theoretical Practical Total
ACC 102 Principles of 3 3 ACC 101
Accounting
(2)

BA 102 Principles of 3 3 BA 101

Management
(2)

ECON 300 Scientific 3 3 STAT 107

Research
Methods*

ACC 201 Intermediate 3 3 ACC 102

Accounting
(1)

ACC 202 Intermediate 3 3 ACC 201

Accounting(2)

ACC 210 Corporate 3 3 ACC 102

Accounting

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 ‫جامعة اليرموك‬
Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

BA 213 Quantitative 3 3 BA 102

Analysis (1)

PA 231 Organizational 3 3 BA 101

Behavior

BF 311 Investment 3 3 BF 210

Management

ACC 331 Cost 3 3 ACC 102

Accounting(1)

ACC 341 Financial 3 3 ACC 201

Statements
Analysis

ACC 351 Auditing (1) 3 3 ACC 202

ACC 361 Tax 3 3 ACC 102

Accounting
ACC 371 Accounting 3 ACC 102
Applications 3
on Computer

ACC 402 Advanced 3 3 ACC 202

Financial
Accounting

ACC 431 Cost 3 3 ACC 331

Accounting(2)

ACC 432 Management 3 3 ACC 331

Accounting

ACC 451 Auditing (2) 3 3 ACC 351

ACC 471 Accounting 3 3 ACC 202

Information
Systems

ACC 481 International 3 3 ACC 202

Financial
Reporting
Standards

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 ‫جامعة اليرموك‬
Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

Sixth: Department Elective Courses (12) Credit Hours

Number of Credit Hours
Course Code Course No. Course Name Pre-requisite
Theoretical Practical Total
ACC 311 Banks Accounting 3 3 ACC 102

ACC 483 Accounting Theory 3 3 ACC 202

ACC 491 Research 3 3 ECON 300*

BF 312 Financing and 3 3 BF 210
Management of
Small-Medium
Enterprises

BF 313 Financial and 3 3 BF 210

Banking Regulations

ECON 101 Principles of 3 3 NIL

Macroeconomics

ECON 421 Feasibility Studies 3 3 ECON 102

ECON 105

BA 311 Project Management 3 3 BA 102

BA 409 Strategic 3 3 BA 102

Management

* (Equivalent course is ECON 200)

Seventh: Specialization Compulsory Courses (69) Credit Hours

Course Course Number of Credit Hours Pre-

Course Name
Code No. Theoretical Practical Total requisite
ACC 102 Principles of Accounting (2) 3 3 ACC 101

BA 102 Principles of Management (2) 3 3 BA 101

ECON 300 Scientific Research Methods* 3 3 STAT 107

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 ‫جامعة اليرموك‬
Yarmouk University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences
Document Approval Date Document Code
Study Plan
AP02-PR04

ACC 201 Intermediate Accounting (1) 3 3 ACC 102

ACC 202 Intermediate Accounting (2) 3 3 ACC 201

ACC 210 Corporate Accounting 3 3 ACC 102

BA 213 Quantitative Analysis (1) 3 3 BA 102

PA 231 Organizational Behavior 3 3 BA 101

BF 311 Investment Management 3 3 BF 210

ACC 321 Accounting for Governmental ACC 102

Institutions 3 3

ACC 331 Cost Accounting (1) 3 3 ACC 102

ACC 341 Financial Statements Analysis 3 3 ACC 201

ACC 351 Auditing (1) 3 3 ACC 202

ACC 361 Tax Accounting 3 3 ACC 102

ACC 371 Accounting Applications on ACC 102

Computer 3 3

ACC 382 Islamic Accounting 3 3 ACC 102

ACC 402 Advanced Financial ACC 202
Accounting 3 3

ACC 411 International Accounting 3 3 ACC 202

ACC 431 Cost Accounting (2) 3 3 ACC 331

ACC 432 Management Accounting 3 3 ACC 331

ACC 451 Auditing (2) 3 3 ACC 351

ACC 471 Accounting Information ACC 202

Systems 3 3

ACC 481 International Financial ACC 202

Reporting Standards 3 3

* (Equivalent course is ECON 200)

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