Overview

Through a comprehensive curriculum, students develop expertise in financial reporting, corporate finance, strategic management, and managerial accounting. This Accounting and Finance program at Beirut Arab University is ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers in accounting, finance, or related fields.The minimum period required to complete the program is two academic years. A total of 39 credit hours must be earned for graduation. Candidates holding a non-business bachelor’s degree are required to pass three foundation courses—Principles of Management, Principles of Accounting, and Principles of Economics—before enrolling in the core and elective courses of the program.

Objectives

Develop Financial Expertise: Provide students with in-depth knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, and corporate finance to enhance their decision-making capabilities.

Enhance Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Train students to analyze financial statements, evaluate investment opportunities, and assess financial risks.

Strategic Decision-Making: Equip students with the tools and frameworks needed to make sound financial decisions that align with organizational goals.

Leadership and Management Skills: Foster leadership and strategic management skills essential for high-level executive positions in the financial sector.

Research and Business Methods: Enhance students’ ability to conduct financial research and apply quantitative and qualitative methodologies to solve business problems.

Global Financial Perspective: Prepare students to understand and navigate global financial markets and economic environments.

Ethical and Regulatory Compliance: Educate students on the ethical considerations and legal frameworks governing accounting and finance practices.

Application of Technology in Finance: Introduce modern financial technologies and data analytics tools used in contemporary accounting and financial management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting
Organizations & Human Capital
Finance
Micro for the Global Economy
Marketing
Business Methods and Research Skills

Managerial Accounting
Operations Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

39 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beirut, Lebanon

Disciplines

Finance Accounting

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
The Lebanese High School Certificate or its equivalent
A Bachelor's degree from a university recognized by BAU with a minimum CGPA of “3.00” for the credit-hour system and its equivalent (80%) for the grading system (with a certificate equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education). Note: The Faculty of Business Administration reviews the admission files of candidates holding bachelor’s degrees from universities that follow a grading system different from that of BAU, in accordance with the criteria set by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
The Bachelor's official university transcripts
Minimum of two years of work experience after the Bachelor's graduation.
Evidence of English proficiency (BAU English Exam 60%, TOEFL 520 or IELTS 5.5)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

3802 USD / year

≈ 3802 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3802 USD / year

≈ 3802 USD / year

Living costs

Beirut

Lebanon

750 - 1600 USD / month

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