Accelerated Dual-Degree BS/MSA (3+1) Program of Study
The MS in Accounting program is designed to prepare candidates to satisfy the 150-credit requirement and to position them for success in the CPA exam. The program will position successful graduates for careers in professional services firms, business corporations, governmental agencies and business consulting firms, among others. The program provides students with in-depth accounting knowledge and skills necessary to be successful accounting professionals. Notably, there is a large demand for well-trained accounting professionals in public and private accounting, as well as in government.
In the first three years, students complete the undergraduate Accounting major or any other undergraduate business major in conjunction with the Accounting minor.
MSA Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Year (Graduate Study) | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| AC 635 | Advanced Topics in Financial Accounting and Reporting | 3 |
| AC 645 | Information Assurance | 3 |
| AC 650 | Advanced Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| MSA Elective | 3 | |
| MSA Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AC 660 | Strategic Management Control Systems | 3 |
| AC 670 | Advanced Business Law, Regulation, Ethics and Reporting Environments | 3 |
| AC 680 | Advanced Federal Income Taxation and Tax Research | 3 |
| MSA Elective | 3 | |
| MSA Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Please refer to the MSA Curriculum page for electives.