Program Overview

The MS in Accounting & Finance program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and analytical skills in financial accounting, auditing, and strategic financial management. It equips graduates to address complex financial challenges while preparing them for leadership, teaching, and research careers.

About Program

Students in this program explore specialized areas including management accounting, taxation, financial reporting, and business planning. With the guidance of experienced faculty, they develop practical expertise and critical thinking skills that enable them to contribute to both academic and professional settings.

The MSAF program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, prepares graduates for roles in academia, financial institutions, and corporate organizations. It also fosters ethical responsibility, innovation, and research capacity, ensuring that students are capable of excelling in the fields of accounting, finance, and auditing.

Program Type

Graduate

Total Credit Hours

36 Credit Hours

System

Semester System

Program Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Program Modality

In Person

Program Offerings

RIU – Faisalabad

Programme Structure & Course Plan:

Semester-wise courses and credits. Expand a year to view details.

Year 1 (Sem I–II)

SEMESTER - 1
Code Course Title Credit
UR-711 Professional Ethics & Decision Making 3
MAF-701 Advanced Research Methods 3
MAF-700 Advanced Management Accounting 3
MAF-707 Advanced Financial Accounting 3
SEMESTER - 2
Code Course Title Credit
MAF-705 Issues in Financial Reporting 3
MAF-704 Cases in Financial Management 3
MAF-706 Financial Analysis and Investment Management 3
MAF-708 Advance Financial Modeling & Analytics 3

SEMESTER - 3
Code Course Title Credit
1 Elective I (Specialization) 3
2 Elective II (Specialization) 3
3 Thesis 6*
SEMESTER - 4
Code Course Title Credit
1 Thesis 6

Eligibility Criteria

For Pakistani Nationals
  • Minimum 16 years of education in Business Administration or related fields with 50% marks in the annual system or a CGPA of 2.0/4.0 in the semester system.
  • Applicants without a business background: Required to complete prerequisite courses as per HEC guidelines.

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