Accounting, Master of Science

The mission of the Master of Science in Accounting program is to equip students seeking positions as professional accountants in industrial, financial, governmental, global, and non-profit institutions with the specialized knowledge and skills demanded of the profession and necessary for success. The program also aims to provide graduates with as much of the academic background necessary to pursue certifications such as public accounting (CPA) and management accounting (CMA).

The program provides a global focus with a balanced integration of theoretical and practical accounting standards. These standards are blended with quantitative methods in decision making and a response to current trends and demands in the profession – especially forensic accounting, advanced accounting practices, and use of technology and accounting information systems in the workplace. Faculty members and students access and use Internet databases and websites, Stratford University research databases, and basic accounting software programs.

Students should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field with at least five accounting courses prior to enrolling in this program. Accounting courses could include accounting principles, cost, managerial, or intermediate accounting. Students interested in pursuing the CPA designation should check with their State Board of Accountancy for complete CPA requirements before enrolling in this program.

At the end of the program, students are able to:

• Integrate accounting theories, concepts and techniques to develop budgets and fiscal plans
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions
• Assess types of complexities, risks, and competitive advantages as it relates to the business environment

This program typically takes 28 months to complete for part-time enrollment and 14 months to complete for students enrolled full-time.

Required courses for MS Accounting (9 core, 3 elective) = 12 courses or 54 credit hours

Core Requirements (9 courses or 40.5 credits)

ACC 563	Accounting Information Systems	4.5
ACC 564	Advanced Managerial Accounting	4.5
ACC 569	Systems Auditing	4.5
ACC 571	Advanced Financial Accounting	4.5
EBM 532	Legal Environment & Business	4.5
EBM 570	Microeconomics	4.5
EBM 610	Financial Management	4.5

Choose 1:

ACC 565	Advanced Auditing	4.5
ACC 566	Forensic Accounting	4.5

Choose 1:

EBM 560	Managerial Accounting	4.5
EBM 562	International Managerial Accounting	4.5

Elective Courses (choose 3 courses or 13.5 credits)

ACC 567	Federal Taxation	4.5
ACC 568	International Taxation	4.5
ACC 572	Advanced Accounting Theory	4.5
EBM 503	Global Leadership & Organizational Behav	4.5
EBM 640	International Business	4.5
EBM 642	International Business Management	4.5