Curriculum

The Master of Science in Accounting Degree Program

The M.S. in Accounting Program is designed to provide the learning strategies, intellectual foundation, attitudes, and critical thinking skills needed for lifelong learning. This degree program is primarily directed toward those who seek a graduate professional degree and professional certification in accounting.

The degree program is available to students with diverse undergraduate degrees. The length of the program will vary depending on the accounting and business administration background the student possesses.

Specific Requirements for the Master of Science Degree

The Department of Accounting offers a graduate program of study leading to a 30 hour Master of Science degree. This includes 21 hours of graduate level accounting courses, and 9 hours of graduate level electives outside accounting.

Graduate Level Accounting Courses (21 hours)

Within the 18-21 hours of graduate level accounting courses, students are required to take the following courses (students having equivalent course work may seek waiver of any of these required courses):
ACC 600—Professional Accounting Research (3)
ACC 630—Seminar in Contemporary Accounting Issues (3)
ACC 642—Specialized Accounting Entities (3)
ACC 655—Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (3)
and one of the following:
ACC 631—Advanced Auditing (3)
ACC 638—Information Systems Auditing (3)

Additional hours to complete the 21 hours of graduate level accounting courses are selected from the following courses:
ACC 613—Directed Studies in Accounting (1-3)
ACC 621—Accounting Internship (3)
ACC 628—Accounting Information Systems (3)
ACC 631—Advance Auditing (3)
ACC 638—Information Systems Auditing (3)
ACC 652—Taxation of Estates, Gifts and Trusts (3)
ACC 656—Taxation of Flow-Through Business Entities (3)
ACC 688—Advanced Business Law

Elective (9 hours)

With prior approval by the Director of the program, a student will select 9 hours of graduate courses outside accounting.