The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Auditing introduces students to the accounting and auditing functions and teaches them the mechanics, tools, and approaches required to accurately record the financial impact of an organization’s activities. Students will effectively monitor assets and liabilities, harness financial figures, and prepare meaningful financial and managerial reports for shareholders and other stakeholders. The program also educates learners on internal controls and auditing to safeguard organizational assets, which includes establishing necessary controls (objectives, scope, tools, and approaches).

Additionally, students will learn about tax rules and regulations, including periodic tax returns. The program prepares graduates for emerging careers in international markets, such as forensic examiners, which have become important specializations as a result of major fraud activities that have hit the business communities on a global scale and resulted in significant losses for investors from all over the world. Such fraud resulted in a focus on developing competencies that would allow individuals to address the risks that arose and help provide controls to mitigate those risks as well as uncover such activities.

Students eligible for this program are those who have successfully completed an undergraduate academic program in business administration (i.e. holders of a bachelor’s degree) and wish to pursue graduate studies in one of the concentrations offered within this advanced master’s degree program.

The teaching methods of the different modules and courses at the Antonine School of Business (ASB) are based on a curricular perspective, targeting knowledge building as well as competency and skill development. These methodologies prioritize course content and are not restricted to a single teaching pattern, promoting a learning environment that embraces a social constructivist approach.

Faculty members are keen on the process of transmission and acquisition of course content. Moreover, the knowledge construction process systematically takes precedence over all other aspects. The epistemological position of instructors takes into account the diverse economic and social backgrounds of learners.

The assessment system for course modules at the ASB allows students to progress at their own pace while considering the overall learning progress of the group. Assessment modalities are centered around 3 main categories: diagnostic, formative, and summative. The learning assessment is mainly conducted through continuous written tests throughout the academic semester. Partial examinations provide students with opportunities to redefine their progress and adjust their academic performance accordingly.

Courses include projects and research work prepared individually or in groups. Oral presentation and communication skills are often emphasized, taking precedence over other assessment modalities in various practical teaching units. The evaluation process ends with a summative assessment, where students take final examinations for each subject at the end of each academic semester.

Common to the Master Program

• MSB1: Equip graduates with the management knowledge required to assume semi-senior and senior roles in organizations across various fields, with a particular emphasis on their chosen concentration.
• MSB2: Build the fundamental skills needed to establish and manage a private business.
• MSB3: Strengthen graduates’ research, business analysis, and publication competencies.

Specific to the Program

• MAA1: Safeguard organizational assets through effective internal controls and risk management strategies.
• MAA2: Ensure accurate financial recording and reporting to provide reliable data for decision-making, performance monitoring, and strategic planning, enabling organizations to base their decisions on solid financial insights and key performance indicators.

The jobs targeted by this program include the following management responsibilities and functions:

• Accounting
• Tax reporting
• Treasury management
• Budgeting
• Internal audit and controls
• Assistance in mergers and acquisitions
• Company valuation
• External audit firms
• Management consultancy