Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)

The Master of Science in Accounting is delivered in a fully on-ground format.  This 30-hour program has an estimated residential tuition and fees cost of $10,250 (www.ecok.edu/bursar). 

The Master of Science in Accounting is designed to prepare students to move into authority positions in manufacturing companies, governmental units, not-for-profit entities, public accounting firms, and other professional or service organizations. The unique combination of human skills, knowledge, and technology embedded in the curriculum will prepare graduates for these opportunities. Specifically, students should leave the program knowing how to anticipate and meet the changing needs of their customers; utilize and leverage technology in ways that add value to these customers; interpret and provide a broader context to financial and non-financial information; link data, knowledge, and insight together to provide quality advice for strategic decision-making; and, give and exchange information within a meaningful context and with the appropriate delivery and interpersonal skills.

This degree is designed to provide an educational experience which will prepare students to successfully complete all portions of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, while earning an advanced degree. The Program will also qualify graduates to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exams. The MSA Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Thesis 
No thesis is required in the Master of Science in Accounting degree program

Internship/Practicum
No internship/practicum is required in the Master of Science in Accounting degree program

Ethics and Professional Standards
The student admitted to the Master of Science in Accounting program needs to familiarize himself or herself with and act in accordance with the ethical standards required by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct. Any behavior on the part of the student which may conflict with the standards in the above document will be reviewed by a committee from the Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business faculty consisting of the advisor, an accounting faculty member chosen by the chair, and a Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business faculty member chosen by the student. The committee will have the authority to take any of the following actions: exonerate the student; notify the student and plan appropriate ameliorative action; notify appropriate boards and law enforcement agencies; or dismiss the student from the program.

Degree Checklist
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