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)

ACC 320	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACC 351	Accounting Information Systems	4
ACC 352	Federal Taxation I	4
ACC 401	Auditing and Attestation	4
ACC 420	Intermediate Accounting II	4
	And one of the following courses:
ACC 304	Cost Accounting	4
ACC 305	Data Analytics for Accounting	4

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	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