The Master of Accountancy degree provides specialized preparation for careers in professional accounting in accounting information systems/management (i.e., computer systems design and security, EDP audit and management consulting).
Admission. Applicants must complete the program prerequisites. Refer to the School of Accountancy and Information Management for a current listing of required course prerequisites for the program. Applicants must also submit scores from the GMAT exam. All applicants are also required to submit the supplemental application materials required from the school. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL and TSE exams. A complete advising guide and application packet may be obtained from
Program of Study. The program of study consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours, as follows:
| ACC 515 | Professional Practice Seminar (3) | |
| At least four of the following courses (12) | ||
| ACC 511 | Taxes and Business Strategy (3) | |
| ACC 541 | Strategic Cost Management and Uses of Information Technology (3) | |
| ACC 567 | Financial Models in Accounting Systems (3) | |
| ACC 586 | Shareholder Value Creation and Financial Statement Analysis (3) | |
| ACC 587 | Computerized Accounting Systems (3) | |
| ACC 591 | Seminar: Computer Security (3) | |
| ACC 591 | Seminar: Electronic Commerce (3) | |
Additional courses in accounting, computer information systems, computer science, industrial engineering, or other acceptable areas to complete the degree program are selected in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Course Load. Students are limited to 12 hours per trimester.
Foreign Language Requirements. None.
Thesis Requirements. A thesis is optional.
Final Examinations. A final comprehensive, written examination is required of all candidates. In addition, an oral examination in defense of the thesis is required of candidates who elect to write a thesis.
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