Program Overview
Master of Science in Accountancy
Overview
The Master of Science in Accountancy is a 30-credit program designed to prepare students for a professional career in the accounting industry. The program also helps prepare students for professional accounting certification in applicable states.
Why Study Accountancy?
Advancing confidently in the accounting industry with a specialized Master of Science in Accountancy. This program is more than just a degree; it's your stepping stone towards a professional accounting certification in applicable states.
What You'll Learn
Delve into the complexities of advanced accounting, economics, finance, and managerial concepts, designed to enhance your understanding and proficiency. Furthermore, the curriculum will culminate in capstone projects that incorporate the four main areas covered in the CPA exam, providing you a comprehensive learning experience.
Program Details
Benefits of a Master’s Degree
A master's degree furthers your education upon completion of a bachelor's degree. A master's program requires a shorter period of study with a more concentrated focus on a specific subject matter. Oftentimes, a master's degree provides additional leadership opportunities and may increase earning potential.
MBA in Accounting vs. M.S. in Accountancy: What's the difference?
Both the MBA in Accounting and the Master of Science in Accountancy prepare students for managerial roles in the accounting industry. However, the Master of Science in Accountancy also prepares students to complete the professional certification in accounting in certain states.
Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Accountancy program is a 30-credit program designed to prepare students for a professional career in the accounting industry. The program also helps prepare students for professional accounting certification in applicable states.
Admission Requirements
- Prerequisites: In addition to a cumulative undergraduate 3.0 GPA and the five general MBA prerequisites, admission to the MS in Accountancy program requires the following undergraduate prerequisites with grades of B or higher (exception: one grade of C is any of the eleven undergraduate prerequisite courses is acceptable) in order to be considered for full admission:
- ACCT 381 Federal Income Tax-Individuals
- ACCT 382 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 383 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 385 Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 386 Cost and Managerial Accounting
- ACCT 489 Auditing I
Areas of Study
- Corporate Tax
- Auditing
- Advanced Managerial Accounting
- Legal & Ethical Environment of Business
- Managerial Communication
- Organization Theory
Careers & Outcomes
Professionals who hold a master’s degree are often the first considered for advancement and managerial roles.
Where You Can Take Classes
At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.
Online Programs
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- D.C.
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virgin Islands
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Classes Available In Seat
- Main Campus Graduate