MS in Accounting and Finance

Purpose

The MS in Accounting and Finance provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in planning, controlling, evaluation, and analysis that characterize a successful career in accounting and finance. Depending on the student's undergraduate major, they may qualify to sit for the CPA exam. Students interested in doing so should consult the Board of Accountancy in the state in which they wish to be licensed and work with their advisor to meet needed requirements.

Program Learning Goals

1: Analyze business decisions using the core accounting skills of reporting, audit, tax, and technology.
2: Create financial information through business reporting and analysis.
3: Evaluate financial choices with tax compliance and planning skills.
4: Understand the risks and rewards to business through information systems and controls.
5: Demonstrate proficiency in using ethical reasoning skills.

Structure

The MS in Accounting and Finance consists of three areas: undergraduate foundation courses, required accounting courses, and elective courses. These three areas are discussed below.

Degree Requirements

Undergraduate Foundation Courses 27 credit hours

AC 201/HONB 203	Financial Reporting I	3 cr.
AC 202	Managerial Accounting	3 cr.
AC 305	Financial Reporting II	3 cr.
AC 306	Financial Reporting III	3 cr.
AC 313	Taxation of Individuals	3 cr.
AC 330	Accounting Information Systems	3 cr.
AC 419	Auditing and Assurance Services	3 cr.
AC 440	Accounting Analytics	3 cr.
FIN 214	Introduction to Finance	3 cr.

Subtotal: 27

Students admitted into the MS in Accounting and Finance program must have completed the undergraduate courses with a “B” average or better and no grade below a “C.” For purposes of admission only the highest grade achieved in each of the undergraduate courses will be considered. Students who are lacking some or all of the undergraduate foundation courses may be conditionally admitted to the program but must complete all remaining undergraduate core courses within a two-year period. During this time they will be allowed to take no more than two graduate courses toward the MS in Accounting and Finance degree. Grades on the undergraduate core courses taken after admission to the program will not be included in the GPA calculations of the program. The GPA calculation of the MS in Accounting and Finance program will be based solely on graduate coursework.

Required Courses 21 credit hours

AC 610	Cost-Based Decision-Making	3 cr.
AC 621	Advanced Financial Accounting	3 cr.
AC 640	Adv. Accounting Information Systems	3 cr.
AC 646	Selected Topics in Taxation	3 cr.
AC 660	Adv. Accounting Analytics	3 cr.
FIN 612	Business Analysis and Valuation	3 cr.
FIN 630	Managerial Finance	3 cr.

Subtotal: 21

In addition to required courses, students must complete electives to finish the degree.

Electives 9 credit hours

GEN 6XX

Electives

9 cr.

Subtotal: 9

Total Minimum Credit Hours: 30

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