Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) is a highly structured program that focuses on accounting. The program is designed for students who desire knowledge in all areas of accounting. Upon successful completion of the M.S.A. program, students will have met the educational requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam in most states. Qualified students may complete the degree in 30 hours of study.

In addition, students whose undergraduate education did not include Financial Accounting (ACCT 2113) and Managerial Accounting (ACCT 2213) are advised to take these two courses prior to enrolling in Intermediate Accounting (ACCT 3113). None of the above courses are to be applied to the master's degree. A student holding an academic diploma recognized by the country in which it is granted as equivalent to a baccalaureate degree (a three-year, 90-hour program) may be conditionally admitted to the M.S.A. program upon successful completion of the pre-M.S.A. courses. Upon successful completion of the pre-M.S.A. and M.S.A. programs, the student will be awarded the M.S.A. degree. No baccalaureate degree will be awarded. The pre-M.S.A. program comprises 36 hours, including Financial Accounting (ACCT 2113) and Managerial Accounting (ACCT 2213) and above courses.

Students are not permitted to waive any hours of the 36-hour requirement for the pre-M.S.A. program. Students who can demonstrate prior completion of one or more of the required pre-M.S.A. courses may elect to complete higher-level undergraduate course(s) in the appropriate area(s) of study. Students may not enroll in M.S.A. courses until they have successfully satisfied all course requirements of the pre-M.S.A. program.

In addition to completing any foundation courses, the student must complete the 30 hours of graduate course work listed below.