PhD Program in Accounting
Economic and Financial Studies and Research Center (EFSRC)
Program Overview:
The PhD program in Accounting aims to provide students with all the scientific knowledge they need within their specific field of specialization. Furthermore, all students will be equipped with the scientific and practical skills necessary to meet the current and future needs of the local and international job market. Students who excel academically will be supported and prepared for further study in their chosen specialization within the PhD program to achieve these goals. The program will rely on a highly qualified teaching staff with advanced academic ranks, utilize modern scientific technologies in research, and employ a student guidance plan to ensure students acquire scientific knowledge within their field of specialization. Continuous emphasis will be placed on applied research as a fundamental part of graduation requirements. Ongoing monitoring and periodic review will be conducted to keep abreast of the latest studies in accounting and auditing, ensuring students remain up-to-date with ongoing scientific and global developments. In addition, students will participate in scientific seminars and stay informed about modern accounting and auditing theories to enhance their expertise, abilities, and scientific and practical capabilities.
Vision
Leadership and excellence in education, learning, scientific research, and community service, aiming to be one of the leading centers at the local and regional levels in the fields of economic and financial research, training, and providing consultations.
Mission
Contributing to the development of knowledge in the economic and financial fields to meet the needs of decision-makers in public and private civil society institutions, addressing economic and financial problems, and enhancing the scientific and professional capacities of individuals in the community.
Goals
The program aime to achieve the flowing objectives:
Enhance students’ knowledge of fundamental concepts and theories in accounting.
Develop and enhance students’ research capabilities and practical skills in accounting.
Employ high-quality, innovative teaching methods that keep pace with the latest advancements.
Foster students’ analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills.
Develop students’ skills in accounting-related technologies.
Enhance students’ ability to integrate theoretical and practical accounting knowledge and skills.
Develop students’ skills in using scientific research tools to prepare and present reports and studies to decision-makers in governmental, financial, and private sector institutions.
PhD thesis:
The student must prepare and discuss the doctoral dissertation project for (42) credit hours.
Graduate Qualifications:
He possesses extensive knowledge in his field of specialization.
Has practical, functional skills relevant to his field of specialization and future work.
Has the ability to utilize human or administrative knowledge to develop and enlighten society and solve its problems.
He respects the ethics of his profession and the laws governing its practice.
He is able to use modern technologies and apply them in his work.
He possesses skills in positive work, cooperation, teamwork, responsible leadership, ethical commitment, self-confidence, self-reliance, and sound decision-making.
He is capable of acquiring another language of communication appropriate to his specialization.
He possesses skills in critical thinking, scientific research, and continuous self-learning.
Has skills in time management, crisis management, and coping with work pressures.
Has the ability to gather information from its sources, analyze and utilize it, and present it in a scientific manner and using sound scientific communication language.
Fields and Career Opportunities for Graduates:
1. Working in academic, technical, and vocational education.
2. Practicing accounting and auditing independently or working in firms that provide these services.
3. Providing accounting and auditing consultancy services.
4. Serving as consultants and specialists in various ministries, agencies, and government companies.
5. Working as experts and consultants in various business sectors, major companies, and auditing firms.
6. Engaging in independent practice in auditing and financial consulting.
Admission Requirements:
The student must hold a master’s degree from a recognized university in accounting, or a master’s degree in internal auditing and risk management with a “Good” grade.
Additionally, the student must obtain a certificate of proficiency in English from the Language Center at the University of Sana’a and demonstrate proficiency in computer skills from the Computer Center at the University of Sana’a during their study period.
Supplementary Admission Requirements for the Program:
Please provide the following supplementary requirements for admission to the program when submitting your application:
1. Application fee of 20,000 Yemeni rials (non-refundable).
2. Master’s degree certificate and transcript certified by the Ministry of Higher Education (original).
3. Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript certified by the Ministry of Higher Education (original).
4. Equivalency certificate stamped by the Ministry of Higher Education for graduates of non-Yemeni universities (original).
5. A copy of the national ID card or passport.
6. Eight personal photographs with a white background (4×6 cm).
Tuition fees:
The study fees for the program are 1,500,000 Yemeni rials, which include the costs of supervision and thesis defense, and can be paid in installments.
The duration of study in the program ranges from a minimum of two years to a maximum of four years.