Graduate Advisors
- Room: BA 215
- Phone: (940) 565-3080
The Master of Science with a major in accounting is designed to provide an appropriate base of knowledge for entry into the accounting profession. Students earning this degree will have completed an educational program consistent with recommendations from professional accountants and accounting educators, and will be prepared for entry into careers as professional accountants— in public, industry, government, or the not for profit areas.
The program is open to any qualified student who has an interest in professional accounting, regardless of the student's previous program of study. Every student completing the program will have fulfilled the professional program requirements outlined below.
Accounting Concentrations
The 36-hour program varies with the specialty area chosen. Presently the department offers a masters of taxation and a masters of accounting with four areas of concentration. Choose one of the links below for more information:
Masters Program Advisors are available in the Graduate Programs Office in BUSI 229. Specialty Advisors are also available in the Accounting Department.
General Accounting Requirements
A minimum of 18 semester hours of 5000-level accounting must be taken. General requirements include the following:
- ACCT 5110, Accounting Analysis and Reports
- ACCT 5120, Using Information Systems in Accounting
- ACCT 5760, Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Other Requirements
- Approved electives (15-18 hours)
