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Dec 21, 2024
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University Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accountancy, M.S.
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The M.S. degree in Accountancy prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in public accounting, industry and finance, government and nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to produce individuals who are qualified with knowledge and techniques in one or more accounting areas: Accounting Information Systems; Financial and Public Accounting, including auditing and taxation; and Managerial and Cost Accounting. Graduates of the program are prepared to successfully challenge a professional examination for entry into the selected area; committed to professional and career development beyond their formal education into the highest executive levels of the selected area; capable of becoming leaders who exhibit high standards of ethical conduct within the profession; and prepared for doctoral study and research positions.
Admission to the Program
Applicants must complete 16 units of Foundations of Business courses: CIS 100, ECON 209 or 501, FIN 205 or 500 and BUS 305. In addition, applicants must complete 20 units of Foundations of Accounting courses (ACCT 500, 320AB, 321 and 322) and must have an approved graduate degree program on file in the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center.
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Requirements for the Degree (45 units)
A total of 45 units of 500-level courses are required. All programs must be approved by the department. Note:
Students who have passed ACCT 424A, 424B and 495, or equivalent before admission to the MS Accountancy program are exempted from ACCT 524A, 524B and 595. These students must complete additional 12 units of 500-level courses selected with adviser approval from the option courses listed below. Options (21 units)
Select one of the three options listed below. Elective courses within the options are determined in conference with a graduate adviser to meet professional objectives. A. Accounting Information Systems Option (21 units)
Select 21 units from the following: B. Financial and Public Accounting Option (21 units)
Select 21 units from the following: C. Managerial and Cost Accounting Option (21 units)
Select 21 units from the following: Note:
Students who have passed ACCT 421A may not take ACCT 521A.
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