Master of Science in Accounting
The Master of Science in Accounting is a 32-credit hour program that prepares students for the dynamic nature of the accounting profession and for a rapidly changing business environment. The program delivers a comprehensive understanding of accounting systems, theories and practical skills that, in combination with courses completed in our undergraduate program, satisfies the state of Florida’s requirements for the CPA examination and equips students to pursue a variety of careers in accounting. The curriculum focuses on developing ethical knowledge and judgement, environmental perspective, technological know-how, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, presentation skills and the technical accounting knowledge required to be successful in a global economy with increased scrutiny of corporate accounting practices.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisite courses: (28 credit hours)
Required MS-ACC courses: (12 credit hours)
| ACC 625 | Advanced Accounting Analytics | 4 |
| ACC 643 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 657 | Advanced Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation | 4 |
Elective courses (20 credit hours)
Note: At least 2 elective courses must be ACC
| ACC 502 | Auditing II | 4 |
| ACC 541 | Governmental Accounting | 2 |
| ACC 553 | Federal Taxation II | 4 |
| ACC 611 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 4 |
| ACC 635 | Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 4 |
| ACC 637 | Information Systems Advisory and Assurance | 4 |
| ACC 651 | Advanced Management Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 654 | Federal Taxation III | 4 |
| ACC 655 | Fraud Examination | 4 |
| ACC 680 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 550 | Commercial Law for Financial Professionals | 4 |
| ITM 505 | Database Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITM 615 | Data Mining for Business | 4 |
| ITM 617 | Machine Learning for Business Analytics | 4 |
| ITM 618 | Application Development for Managers | 4 |
| ITM 619 | Enterprise Systems | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32-60 |
Total Credit Hours: 32-60