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

BUS 221Business Law and Social Responsibility

4

ACC 401Auditing and Attestation

4

ACC 420Intermediate Accounting II

4

Required MS-ACC courses: (24 credit hours)

ACC 653Federal Tax Accounting

4

ACC 660International Accounting

4

ACC 670Internal Audit

4

ACC 620Financial Accounting Theory

4

ACC 635Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

4

MGT 521Business Law for Management

4

Elective courses: (8 credit hours)

ACC 605Advanced Financial Accounting

4

ACC 631Not-for-Profit Accounting

4

ACC 604Advanced Management Accounting

4

ACC 630Accounting Systems Control

4

ACC 645Business Analysis and Valuation

4

ACC 655Fraud Examination

4

ACC 695Special Topics in Accounting

4

Total Credit Hours: 32