Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)

In this program, students will be able to: demonstrate an ability to use technology in business; effective communication; collaboration in diverse groups in business-like settings; and basic analytical and quantitative techniques used in business. The goal of this program are: students will demonstrate an understanding of leadership in organizational situations; demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge in new and unfamiliar circumstances through a conceptual understanding of relevant disciplines and requirements for sustainability; demonstrate an understanding of the need to adapt and innovate to solve problems, to cope with unforeseen events, and to manage in unpredictable environments; and demonstrate an understanding of the need for adaptation to global business. This program is designed to meet the needs of three groups of students: those desiring to complete the professional education needed for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), and/or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) examinations; who would prefer a terminal program enabling them to enter the fields of public accounting, managerial accounting, governmental or non-profit accounting; and students in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and other fields, as well as graduates in business. This program is designed to enable graduates in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and other fields, as well as graduates in business, to complete a professional accounting program on a part-time or full-time basis. Accountants and teachers of accounting will find the MSA program beneficial because it can help advance careers through further study in the evenings. Persons interested in taking the CPA, CIA, CFE or CMA examinations can enroll in the MSA program to complete their professional training. The focus of the learning process is a shared responsibility of the student and instructor.