M.S. Accounting
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OVERVIEW
The Master of Science in Accounting degree is a 30-credit-hour program that provides a tailored educational experience for students to take their accounting skills to the next level, qualify to sit for professional accounting certification examinations, and advance their careers in accounting.
The Master of Science in Accounting (MS Accounting) program is designed to develop the student’s leadership, decision-making, and critical-thinking abilities. Students in the MS Accounting program gain extensive experience in the research, analysis, documentation, communication and real-world problems in accounting and taxation. The faculty strives to prepare graduate accounting students for career opportunities and compete effectively in global business.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the application of Accounting Principles and Standards.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate technical content.
- Demonstrate ability to evaluate ethical issues in accounting.
Entry Requirements
Students will be admitted into the MS Accounting program if one of the two criteria are met:
- Students with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance disciplines:
- Successful admission to graduate school.
or
2. Students with a bachelor’s degree not in accounting or finance disciplines:
- Successful admission into graduate school (and)
- Some prerequisite knowledge may be needed.
Master of Science - Accounting Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACCT 5301 | Data Analytics in Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5305 | Accounting Theory | 3 |
ACCT 5340 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5345 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
ACCT 5350 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5355 | International Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5365 | Accounting Research Seminar | 3 |
ACCT 5370 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
ACCT 5090 | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
Approved Graduate Electives | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Master of Science in Accounting - Accounting Information Systems and Control Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACCT 5305 | Accounting Theory | 3 |
ACCT 5310 | Advanced Accounting Systems | 3 |
ACCT 5315 | Business Law for Accountants | 3 |
ACCT 5340 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5345 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
ACCT 5350 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5355 | International Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5360 | Information Technology Audit | 3 |
ACCT 5365 | Accounting Research Seminar | 3 |
ACCT 5370 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
ACCT 5090 | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Master of Science in Accounting - Analytical Financial Management Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
FIN 5307 | Financial Management | 3 |
FIN 5389 | Selected Topics in Finance (Advanced Financial Management) | 3 |
FIN 5304 | Investments | 3 |
ACCT 5305 | Accounting Theory | 3 |
ACCT 5315 | Business Law for Accountants | 3 |
ACCT 5340 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5345 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
ACCT 5350 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5355 | International Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5365 | Accounting Research Seminar | 3 |
ACCT 5370 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
ACCT 5090 | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
Total Credit Hours | 33 |
Master of Science in Accounting - Cybersecurity Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACCT 5305 | Accounting Theory | 3 |
ACCT 5315 | Business Law for Accountants | 3 |
ACCT 5340 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5345 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
ACCT 5350 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5355 | International Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5365 | Accounting Research Seminar | 3 |
ACCT 5370 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
ACCT 5090 | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
CIS 5370 | Foundations of Information Security | 3 |
CIS 5371 | Enterprise Cybersecurity Management | 3 |
CIS 5372 | Network and Systems Security | 3 |
CIS 5373 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Master of Science in Accounting - Data Analytics Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACCT 5305 | Accounting Theory | 3 |
ACCT 5315 | Business Law for Accountants | 3 |
ACCT 5340 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5345 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
ACCT 5350 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5355 | International Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5365 | Accounting Research Seminar | 3 |
ACCT 5370 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
ACCT 5090 | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
CIS 5353 | Data Analytics and Management | 3 |
CIS 5355 | Visual Analytics | 3 |
CIS 5357 | Applied Machine Learning | 3 |
CIS 5356 | Web & Social Analytics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Master of Science in Accounting - Tax Compliance and Planning Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACCT 5305 | Accounting Theory | 3 |
ACCT 5315 | Business Law for Accountants | 3 |
ACCT 5320 | Corporate Tax | 3 |
ACCT 5335 | Estate Planning | 3 |
ACCT 5340 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5345 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
ACCT 5350 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5355 | International Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 5365 | Accounting Research Seminar | 3 |
ACCT 5370 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
ACCT 5375 | Tax Research | 3 |
ACCT 5090 | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
Total Credit Hours | 33 |