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
Total Credit Hours
System
Program Duration
Program Modality
Program Offerings
Programme Structure & Course Plan:
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 |
Year 2 (Sem III–IV)
| 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.
Related Programs
MS Accounting & Finance
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk