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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 615Data Mining for Business

4
ITM 619Enterprise Systems

4

Total Credit Hours: 32-60