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Nov 22, 2024
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University Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting, M.S.
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The M.S. Degree in Accounting prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in public accounting, industry and finance, government and nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to help acquire knowledge and skills in one or more accounting areas: Accounting Information Systems, Financial and Public Accounting, and Taxation. Graduates of the program are prepared to take a professional examination for entry into their selected area; are committed to professional and career development beyond their formal education; are equipped to become leaders who exhibit high standards of ethical conduct; and are prepared for doctoral study programs or research positions.
Admission to the Program
- Applicants must complete 12 units of foundation business courses: CIS 1200 , ECON 2090 , FIN 2050 and BUS 3050 .
- Applications must complete 15 units of Foundation Accounting Courses: ACCT 2100 and ACCT 2110 or equivalent courses; ACCT 3200A , ACCT 3200B ACCT 3210 , and ACCT 3220 .
- Students must earn a minimum of a C grade in their Accounting Foundation courses. An approved Graduate Degree Program must be on file in the CBE Student Service Center. A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for admission to the M.S. Degree in Accounting.
Once students have completed the business and accounting foundation courses, they achieve Graduate Standing.
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Requirements for the Degree (33 units)
A total of 33 units of 5000 level courses are required. All programs must be approved by the department.
Note:
Students who have taken ACCT 4240A , or ACCT 4240B , or equivalent, before admission to the MS Accounting Program are exempt from ACCT 5240A , ACCT 5240B . These students must complete an additional 3 units of 5000 level courses for each of the classes exempted, selected with Advisor approval from the option classes below.
A. Accounting Information Systems Option (15 units)
B. Financial and Public Accounting (15 units)
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