Graduate Programs

The M.S. in Accounting is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of accounting. Students will learn to use the professional literature (e.g., accounting and auditing standards and interpretations) and other resources to critically consider and resolve complex issues associated with accounting and financial reporting. Students will also learn to analyze accounting issues from an ethical perspective. The program consists of 10 three-credit courses (seven required and three electives) and it is designed to address the educational requirements for certification in Connecticut and most other states. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in accounting or have completed the equivalent coursework, prior to beginning the program.

The M.S. in Accounting is a cohort program with a program start of Summer 2008. All Application material and supporting documentation should be in no later than April 15, 2008.

Students in the M.S. Accounting complete the program in one year.

Typical sequence of courses includes:

• Summer - 12 credits
• Fall - 12 credits
• Spring - 6 credits

Total of 30 credits hours

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The M.S. in Accounting Curriculum

Required courses (21 credits)
AC520   International Accounting
AC530   Accounting for Governments, Hospitals, and Universities
AC550   Accounting Information Systems and Technology
AC560   Issues in Auditing and Assurance Services
AC570   Issues in Accounting Ethics
AC590   Contemporary Issues in Accounting
TX510   Corporate Income Taxation I

Elective courses (9 credits)
AC 500 Accounting for Decision Making

AC540 Topics in Managerial Accounting
AC580 Financial Statement Analysis
AC598 Independent Study in Accounting
MG512 The Law of Financial Transactions and Forms of Organizations

In addition, elective courses may be chosen from any other 500 level graduate business or taxation course.

Overall program requirements