Master of Science in Accounting
Minimum of 36 graduate hours

               
What this degree will do for you…
Our Master of Science in Accounting program emphasizes the technical knowledge and the necessary skills and abilities to succeed in an accounting career, and is one of only 168 programs in the world with separate accounting accreditation from AASB International.  The MS Accounting graduate meets the requirements necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) exam. This degree prepares graduates for multiple career opportunities in accounting such as: auditing, forensic accounting, information technology services, financial accounting, financial analysis, internal auditing, managerial accounting and tax planning. An information systems track is available within this program. A student who has no prior academic work in business would most likely have to take each of the courses listed below. Students however may have prior academic work which will allow them to waive some of these courses. Each student’s degree plan is prepared taking into consideration the student’s prior academic work. The student must complete at a minimum 36 semester hours. Please contact an academic advisor for more information about preparation of a degree plan.

Foundation Graduate Course Requirements for Master of Science in Accounting: 33 hours

                                                                                                                 
Required Graduate Courses for Master of Science in Accounting: 36 - 42 hours

* MGMT 6731 - Must be taken by all graduate accounting students the semester they plan to graduate.
** Approved business elective - Not required for students pursuing an Information Systems track if required hours total at
      least 36. Foundation courses may not be used as electives.

Students who choose an Information Systems track will be required to take 3 of the following 5 courses: