Masters of Science in Accounting, 30 credits
The masters of science in accounting are designed for the accounting student who seeks to meet the statutory requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and for the accounting student who wants added depth and breadth in professional preparation.
Accreditation
The college and the undergraduate accounting program are accredited by AACSB International. All credits transferred to complete the degree must have been taken at AACSB-accredited schools.
The Miller College of Business does not award credit in business courses on the basis of self-acquired competency. The college will not accept the transfer for business courses from other institutions if the credit was awarded on the basis of self-acquired competency.
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and must also be admitted by the Department of Accounting Admissions Committee. The committee will consider applicants’ previous academic records, scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), potential leadership qualities, and any other information deemed relevant by the committee. The committee’s decision is always final.
International Students
In addition to the GMAT, applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received degrees from institutions within the United States are also required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Foundations Courses
The student must possess competency in the foundation fields of accounting, economics, business law, management, operations management, marketing, and finance. The competency can be demonstrated through undergraduate equivalent courses or by completing the following foundation courses: ACC 501, BL 560, ECON 509, FIN 500, MGT 500, and MKG 505.
As a rule, all foundation courses must be completed before course work in the accounting program begins. The Department of Accounting will examine each student’s foundation course work to determine eligibility for exemption from foundation courses. A student with an undergraduate major in business with a major or concentration in accounting will usually have sufficient background to begin the program.