Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is designed for the student who wants to prepare for a career in accountancy but does not have an undergraduate accounting background. The program provides students with the course work required to be eligible to sit for the CPA examination. Although not required for eligibility, a CPA review course after graduation is strongly recommended as final preparation for the examination.

A candidate for the MSA degree will normally need to complete a minimum of 11 courses. The total number depends on the candidate’s undergraduate coursework and academic performance, which may result in the waiver of up to six courses. In addition to course waivers, students who have successfully completed relevant course work at another accredited graduate program may request to have two courses (maximum of six credits) transferred and applied toward degree requirements.