Master of Science in Accounting
Program Contact: Nelson Alino 203-582-3827
The Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to prepare candidates to satisfy the 150 credit hours 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.
MS in Accounting Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (18 credits) | ||
| AC 635 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC 645 | Information Assurance | 3 |
| AC 650 | Advanced Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| 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 |
| Elective Courses (12 credits) | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Financial Statement | ||
| Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | ||
| Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting | ||
| Introduction to Business Analytics | ||
| Information Systems Strategy | ||
| Managerial Economics | ||
| Business Decision Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
The learning objectives and goals of the Master of Science in Accounting program include:
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Demonstrate ability to communicate complex accounting reports and other financial information in both technical and common language.
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Demonstrate proficiency in the use of information technology packages to process information and to effectively complete tasks in applicable areas.
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Demonstrate reasonable proficiency in the use of statistical and analytical tools to analyze complex accounting problems and will be able to make practical and reliable decisions as appropriate in order to resolve problem.
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Demonstrate the capacity to recognize ethical issues encountered in public and private accounting environments and consider resolutions that are legal and ethical with appropriate consideration on the firms’ material stakeholders.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the issues involved in multinational corporation accounting including a strong understanding of the issues in international financial reporting standards.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and standards applied to financial reporting for U.S. corporations (U.S. GAAP) and to financial reporting for specialized industries and organizations such as non-profits and governments.
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Demonstrate understanding of the relevant professional standards.