ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åÌýMaster of Science in AccountingÌýprogram prepares students for the dynamic nature of a professional career in accounting. Offering both full and part-time schedules, the Master of Science in Accounting graduate curriculum includes courses to help students meet the educational requirements for professional certifications and related exams.
Accounting is often called the language of business. Organizations plan, assess and report the results of financial condition and cash position, using accounting principles to prepare financial statements that express business operations to both internal and external users of financial information.
External users assess creditability, performance, risk, and investment potential, while internal users assess the efficiency of resource allocation, performance and achievement of strategic objectives in the daily management of a business. All organizations, whether large or small, rely on accountants to record and report the activities of the business.
- Program Costs
- Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions
- M.S. in Accounting Admission
- 4+1 Program
- Admissions Requirements – International
The M.S. in Accounting program requires 32 credit hours. Tuition and fees are charged by the credit hour and set by the University. Current tuition and fees can be found at the Tuition and Costs page.
Degree RequirementsÌý
The Master of Science in Accounting is a 32-credit hour program that prepares students for the dynamic nature of the accounting profession and for a rapidly changing business environment. The curriculum focuses on developing ethical knowledge and judgement, environmental perspective, technological know-how, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, presentation skills and the technical accounting knowledge required to be successful in a global economy with increased scrutiny of corporate accounting practices.Ìý
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Course Descriptions
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Prerequisite courses: (28 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| Cost Accounting | 4 | |
| Intermediate Accounting I | 4 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | 4 | |
| Federal Taxation I | 4 | |
| Auditing and Attestation | 4 | |
| Intermediate Accounting II | 4 | |
| Business Law and Social Responsibility | 4 |
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Required MS-ACC courses: (12 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| Advanced Accounting Analytics | 4 | |
| Advanced Financial Accounting | 4 | |
| Advanced Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation | 4 |
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Elective courses (20 credit hours)
Note: At least 2 elective courses must be ACC
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| Auditing II | 4 | |
| Governmental Accounting | 2 | |
| Federal Taxation II | 4 | |
| Mergers and Acquisitions | 4 | |
| Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 4 | |
| Information Systems Advisory and Assurance | 4 | |
| Advanced Management Accounting | 4 | |
| Federal Taxation III | 4 | |
| Fraud Examination | 4 | |
| Contemporary Issues in Accounting | 4 | |
| Commercial Law for Financial Professionals | 4 | |
| Database Fundamentals | 2 | |
| Data Mining for Business | 4 | |
| Machine Learning for Business Analytics | 4 | |
| Application Development for Managers | 4 | |
| Enterprise Systems | 4 |
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Total Credit Hours: 32-60
M.S. in Accounting Admission
Admission is competitive and students are encouraged to apply early. Applications are not reviewed until the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies receives all required materials. To apply, please use theÌýonline application. Students are notified of an admission decision after materials have been received and evaluated.
For more information on application deadlines and requirements. Please visit theÌýM.S. in Accounting AdmissionÌýpage.
4+1 Program
Through ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åampa’s convenient, accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs, undergraduates can earn a master’s degree with just one additional year of study.
Save time and money by taking graduate-level courses during your senior year — paying the undergraduate tuition rate and using undergraduate financial aid (if applicable) — and then complete your master’s degree during the next year.
You’ll graduate career-ready with both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Options include:
MBA
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
M.S. in Accounting
M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice
M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
M.S. in Marketing
M.S. in Cybersecurity
For more information regarding the 4+1 program requirements and admissions, please visit theÌýBachelor’s-to-Master’s programsÌýpage.
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