The student and the department graduate program coordinator will design each degree program. Students seeking a Master of Science in Accounting must comply with all general university requirements as outlined in the Graduate Catalog under which they are admitted. Students admitted prior to the current catalog may switch to a more recent version if desired.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 18 credits of 700-level Accounting courses.
- A maximum of 12 credits (at the 600 or 700 level) may be taken outside of Accounting, but must be from the approved electives list.
Course Requirements
Total Credits Required: 30
- Accounting Courses – Credits: 15
- Complete five 700-level Accounting (ACC) courses.
- Elective Courses – Credits: 12
- Complete four graduate level Accounting or Non-Accounting elective courses from approved list.
- Capstone Course – Credits: 3
- Select one of the following courses based on the area of the accounting profession you wish to pursue:
- ACC 701 – Federal Tax Topics
- ACC 706 – Auditing Theory and Applications
- ACC 715 – Advanced Management Accounting
Program Modifications
The Graduate Coordinator must approve exceptions or modifications of above program and requirements.