Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting is a 32-credit program that prepares students for the dynamic nature of the accounting profession and for a rapidly changing business environment. This M.S. degree is designed to satisfy the state of Florida’s requirements for the CPA examination. The program teaches a comprehensive understanding of accounting systems, theories and practical skills. The curriculum focuses on helping students develop ethical knowledge and judgment, environmental perspective, technological knowhow, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, presentation skills and the technical accounting knowledge required to achieve success in a global economy with increased scrutiny of corporate accounting practices.

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite courses: (28 credit hours)

ACC 304Cost Accounting

4

ACC 320Intermediate Accounting I

4

ACC 351Accounting Information Systems

4

ACC 352Federal Tax Accounting I

4

ACC 401Auditing and Attestation

4

ACC 420Intermediate Accounting II

4

BUS 221Business Law and Social Responsibility

4

Required MS-ACC courses: (24 credit hours)

ACC 625Accounting Research and Analytics

4

ACC 635Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

4

ACC 641Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting

4

ACC 643Advanced Financial Accounting

4

ACC 653Federal Tax Accounting II

4

ACC 680Contemporary Issues in Accounting

4

Elective courses: (8-20 credit hours with at least 4 hours in ACC)

BUS 550Commercial Law for Financial Professionals

4

ACC 637Information Systems Control and Audit

4

ACC 651Advanced Management Accounting

4

ACC 655Fraud Examination

4

ACC 657Financial Reporting and Analysis

4

ACC 695Special Topics in Accounting

4

ITM 615Business Analytics

4

ITM 619Enterprise Systems

4

Total Credit Hours: 32-60