Accounting

The accounting graduate programs cover a wide range of industries and specialties. Students enrolled in one of the five programs below build a skill set designed to help them succeed in the accounting field.

Master of Accountancy in Financial Accounting

This program is aimed towards graduating undergraduate accounting majors looking to take the CPA or CMA exam. Students can complete the 150 credit requirement and learn up-to-date tax policies, train in new accounting software and practice accounting research.

Graduates of this program work in:

• Auditing
• Tax Consulting
• Risk Assurance

Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting

The MACC in Governmental Accounting program is a 100% online program. Students in the program learn specific accounting practices and skillsets as it relates to working in government.

Graduates of this program work in:

• Auditing
• Price Management
• Treasury
• Accounting Compliance

Master of Accountancy in Professional Accounting

This program is offered to all majors and focuses on core learnings in government accounting and auditing standards, information risk management, project management, and analytical problem-solving.

Graduates of this program work in:

• Auditing
• Tax Consulting
• Risk Assurance
• Project Management

Master of Accountancy in Taxation

Students enrolled in the MACC in Taxation program are trained in this specialized field to leverage the interrelations among business, finance, and taxation. By the completion of the program, they will have an understanding of corporate and federal income tax and skills in implementing successful tax strategies.

Graduates of this program work in:

• Tax Auditing
• Tax Analysis
• Tax Reporting & Advising
• Tax Compliance

MBA in Professional Accounting

The integration of management skills, with accounting theory and practice, are both strong points of the MBA in Professional Accounting program. Students use case studies and class projects to build knowledge and understanding of international accounting standards and innovations in the world of accounting. This program differs from your traditional MBA program; students complete their courses in 14 months starting in the summer and are eligible to sit for the CPA exam.

Graduates of this program work in:

• Auditing
• General Accounting
• Tax Reporting & Advising