Master of Science in Accounting - Concentration in Public Accounting - Online

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• Course description
  The primary objective of the Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC) is to provide specialized, graduate level education to persons seeking positions as professional accountants in industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. In addition, the MSAC program offers graduates much of the academic background necessary to pursue certification in public accounting (CPA) and management accounting (CMA).
  
  Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.
  
  The program provides a well-balanced integration of theoretical accounting concepts and modern quantitative methods in decision-making.
  
  This program offers specializations that allow students to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. It is an exciting educational option for students looking to increase their understanding, advance their careers, and expand their opportunities in the following areas:
  
      * Accounting Information Systems
      * Controllership
      * Public Accounting*
      * Taxation
  
     
        Area 1: Core Component
  
        CIS 500
        Information Systems for Decision-Making
        ECO 550
        Managerial Economics and Globalization
        MAT 540
        Quantitative Methods
        RES 531
        Research Methods
  
        18.0 Credit Hours
     
  
        Area 2: Major Component
  
        ACC 557
        Financial Accounting
        ACC 564
        Accounting Information Systems
        ACC 571
        Forensic Accounting
        ACC 590
        Directed Research Project
        LEG 565
        Commercial Law
  
        22.5 Credit Hours
     
  
        Area 3: Concentration
  
        ACC 575
        Regulation
        ACC 576
        Auditing and the Business Environment
        ACC 577
        Financial Accounting and Reporting
  
        13.5 Credit Hours
  
  

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