Master of Science in Accounting
The primary objective of the Master of Science in Accounting is to provide specialized, graduate level education to persons seeking positions as professional accountants in industry, government, and non-profit organizations.
Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.
The program provides a well-balanced integration of theoretical accounting concepts and modern quantitative methods in decision-making.
Courses earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain professions in any state. All students interested in practicing a regulated accounting profession requiring licensure from a state regulatory agency should contact the appropriate state regulatory agency in the field of their interest. A listing of contact information for the most common accounting-related licensing boards is available on the Strayer University website at: https://icampus.strayer.edu/assignments-academic-support/student-services/student-consumer-information/information-licensed-careers.
Licensing information is also available from the following web sites: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, www.cpa-exam.org, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, www.nasba.org, Institute of Internal Auditors, www.theiia.org, Institute of Management Accountants, www.imanet.org, Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, www.acatcredentials.org.
Most states have additional requirements directly related to CPA examination preparation. Students should consult their respective state Board of Accountancy for further details.
This program offers specializations that allow students to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. It is an exciting educational option for students looking to increase their understanding, advance their careers, and expand their opportunities in the following areas:
- Corporate Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
- International Accounting
- Public Accounting)
- Taxation
This program is not available at the Mississippi or New Jersey campuses and is available in an online-only format to Mississippi and New Jersey students.
*Students in North Carolina must have completed a bachelor's degree in accounting in order to be admitted into this program.
Area I-Core Component
Required Courses
ACC 557 | Financial Accounting | |
ACC 560 | Managerial Accounting | |
ACC 562 | Advanced Auditing | |
ACC 564 | Accounting Information Systems | |
ACC 599 | Graduate Accounting Capstone | |
ECO 550 | Managerial Economics and Globalization | |
FIN 534 | Financial Management | |
LEG 500 | Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance | |
| OR | |
LEG 565 | Commercial Law | |
MAT 540 | Quantitative Methods | |
Total Credit Hours: | 40.5 |
Area II-Concentration Component
Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Masters of Science in Accounting.
Corporate Accounting Concentration
ACC 563 | Advanced Accounting Theory | |
ACC 565 | Organizational Tax Research and Planning | |
ACC 573 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | |
Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Forensic Accounting Concentration
ACC 571 | Forensic Accounting | |
ACC 574 | Emerging Auditing Technologies | |
ACC 578 | Fraud Prevention and Detection | |
Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
International Accounting Concentration
ACC 568 | International Tax Planning and Research | |
ACC 572 | International Accounting Reporting Standards- IFRS | |
FIN 535 | International Finance | |
Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Public Accounting Concentration
ACC 575 | Business Law and Tax | |
ACC 576 | Auditing and Business Concepts | |
ACC 577 | Comprehensive Financial Accounting | |
Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Taxation Concentration
ACC 555 | Individual Tax Research and Planning | |
ACC 565 | Organizational Tax Research and Planning | |
ACC 568 | International Tax Planning and Research | |
Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 54.0