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Master of Science in Accounting
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The Master of Science in Accounting was developed to allow those interested in accounting to broaden and deepen their Accounting skills. MS in Accounting students are seasoned professionals who want to both broaden and deepen their knowledge and skills in accounting. In addition, the classes may help the student meet the "150" hour requirement for the CPA Exam and/or the requirements for the CMA designation.
The degree is a ten-course 30 graduate semester hour program with an additional seven major Foundation Courses in business and accounting. The Foundation Courses may be waived with an appropriate demonstrated academic or professional proficiency with the approval of the MS in Accounting Faculty Advisor.
Classes are offered both in the classroom and online.
Mission of the Master of Science in Accounting Program
The mission of the MS in Accounting program is to educate students for leadership roles in their profession and their organization. The goal of the MS in Accounting Degree Program is for graduates to ethically prepare, evaluate, interpret, and present information in a way that helps their organization, the public, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders make appropriate decisions.
Foundation course requirements
- Financial Accounting (Accounting 1 and 2)
- Managerial Accounting or Cost Accounting
- Business or Corporate Finance
- Business Statistics
- Marketing
- Intermediate Accounting 1
- Intermediate Accounting 2
Students can demonstrate these competencies in a variety of ways.
- If a student has previously taken equivalent undergraduate courses in these areas and has earned a grade of "C-" or better, the foundation competencies may be waived.
- Students can complete MBA foundation courses (500 Level) with a grade of "C-" or better.
- Students can take accelerated 5 to 8 week undergraduate courses at Regis, earning a grade of "C-" or better.
- Students can choose to "test out" by taking CLEP, DANTES, or in-house Challenge exams.
- Students may complete foundation courses through another regionally accredited institution with a grade of "C-" or better.
MSA Admissions Requirements
- A complete application prepared online www.regis.edu/spsgradapp and a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.
- An unofficial copy of degree bearing transcripts. Official copies must be sent within one month of application date, sent directly to Regis University CPS Graduate Admissions Office.
- Two years of full-time significant work experience.
- An official GMAT score including writing score or the GMAT requirement may be waived by writing two 750 word essays for evaluation.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Faculty interview.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING DEGREE PLAN
The program requirements listed are updated from time to time as information changes and may vary from what is in the University Bulletin. In the case of any discrepancy, the Bulletin will prevail. The University reserves the right to terminate or change these requirements as and when it deems appropriate.
Core Studies (3 SH)
- MSAC 601 Ethical and Legal Environment of Business (3 SH)
Degree Requirements (12 SH)
- MSAA 602 Interpreting Accounting Information (3 SH)
- MSAA 603 Intermediate Accounting (3 SH)
- MSAA 605 Advanced Auditing (3 SH)
- MSAA 611 Tax Influence on Business Decision-Making (3 SH)
Electives (12 SH)
Twelve semester hours selected from the following:
- MSAA 607 Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting (3 SH)
- MSAA 608 International Accounting (3 SH)
- MSAA 609 Case Studies in Management Accounting (3 SH)
- MSAA 610 Controllership (3 SH)
- MSAA 617 Accounting Systems (3 SH)
- MSAA 619 Forensic Accounting (3 SH)
- MSAA 620 Derivatives (3 SH)
- MSAF 602 Financial Decision Making (3 SH)
Capstone (3 SH)
- MSAC 695 Business Planning and Strategy (3 SH)