Accounting - Enterprise (Online), MSA

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The fully asynchronous part-time Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) provides an advanced degree in accounting. The 30-credit curriculum equips students, even those without prior accounting or business coursework, with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in accounting roles and advance in the field. Students in the MSA graduate with valuable skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied to real-world problems. Designed for working professionals the MSA can be completed in as little as two years.

Program Learning Outcomes

Proficiency in regulatory and financial reporting, with the ability to apply complex reporting standards and comprehend sustainability reporting frameworks across different business scenarios
Acumen in utilizing data analytics for shaping financial strategies and tax planning, ensuring compliance and business efficiency within dynamic regulatory frameworks
The competence to conduct thorough audits adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards, employing data analytics to support the auditing process
Effective communication skills to present accounting information, upholding professional responsibility and ethical leadership in all accounting practices

Major Requirements (30 units)

MSAS 600 - Financial Accounting
MSAS 601 - Intermediate Accounting I
MSAS 602 - Intermediate Accounting II
MSAS 603 - Auditing I
MSAS 604 - Auditing II (2 credits)
MSAS 605 - Advanced Accounting (3 credits)
MSAS 606 - Accounting Analytics (4 credits)
MSAS 607 - Cost Accounting (2 credits)
MSAS 608 - Accounting Research & Communications (2 credits)
MSAS 609 - Tax (2 credits)
MSAS 610 - Financial Statement Analysis (Financial Analytics) (2 credits)
MSAS 611 - Fraud Accounting (2 credits)
MSAS 612 - Accounting Ethics (3 credits)