Master of Science in Accounting - Corporate Track Concentration

The objective of the Master of Science in Accounting program is to provide an in depth framework for corporate, forensic, and taxation accounting inquiry, devised in structure and content from the entire scope and process of accounting-information-based economic decision-making. The existence of such a framework is intended to provide for graduate accountants and professional practitioners an opportunity to share in the development and assessment of issues of accounting interest within a decision-making context. Additionally, the Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to provide non-accountants and practitioners with the accounting credits requisite for certification. M.S. Accounting Required Courses (24 credits) The degree is comprised of 36 credits, of which 6 credits are prerequisites and may be waived. Waivers for either prerequisite course require departmental approval. All students complete a basic core of courses including: ACCT 6620 - Financial Accounting for Managers (waivable) ACCT 6621 - Managerial Accounting (waivable) ACCT 6630 - Current Topics in Financial Accounting ACCT 6631 - Advanced Financial Accounting ACCT 6650 - Advanced Accounting Theory ACCT 6652 - Auditing and Assurance Services Seminar ACCT 6654 - Financial Statements: Reporting and Analysis ACCT 6695 - Independent Study I Concentration in Corporate Track (12 credits) Students who concentrate in the Corporate Track will complete the following additional courses (substitutions require departmental approval): ACCT 6636 - Analysis of Federal Income Taxation II ACCT 6637 - International Accounting and Taxation ACCT 6641 - Accounting Information Systems ACCT 6661 - Managerial Accounting Seminar