Master in Accounting (MSA) - Management Track
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), Management Track prepares individuals for careers in accounting and consulting. The program focuses on utilizing accounting data for decision-making, operational monitoring, and control environment management. Students complete 30 credit hours, including 21 in accounting, tax, or business law, and pass a written exit exam. Graduates are eligible for roles such as Professional Accountants and Consultants in various sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), Management Track is designed to prepare individuals for careers as professional accountants and consultants in various sectors, including public accounting, industry, financial institutions, government, and nonprofit organizations. The program focuses on equipping students with the skills to utilize accounting data for managerial decision-making, operational monitoring, effective control environment management, and designing efficient compensation systems. The MSA degree is awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours and a final written exit exam. A minimum of 21 credit hours must be dedicated to coursework in accounting, tax, or business law. Students, with the guidance and approval of their program advisor, can select additional courses that align with their interests and career goals. This examination serves as a final assessment of the student's knowledge and understanding of the program's curriculum.
Careers:
The MSA, Management Track prepares graduates for a range of accounting and consulting roles. Potential career paths include:
- Professional Accountants: Working in public accounting firms, industry, financial institutions, government, and nonprofit organizations.
- Consultants: Providing accounting and financial expertise to businesses and organizations.
Other:
- Prerequisites: Students must complete all business and accounting foundation core requirements before undertaking graduate MSA coursework. These prerequisites are designed to prepare students with non-business undergraduate degrees for the accounting foundation core and graduate MSA coursework.
- Restricted Electives: The program includes 9 credit hours of restricted electives, allowing students to choose from a variety of courses, including ACG, TAX, BUL, and MBA electives.
- Financial Assistance: Graduate students may be eligible for financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans.
- GPA Requirement: Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the accounting foundation core and earn a grade of "B-" (2.75) or higher in any undergraduate course taken after completing their Bachelor's degree.
- Transfer Credits: 5000-level courses taken during an undergraduate career that are used to earn an undergraduate accounting degree cannot be transferred into the MSA degree program.
Overview:
University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university located in Orlando, Florida. It is recognized as the most innovative university in Florida by U.S. News & World Reports. UCF is known for its commitment to research, industry partnerships, and technology-driven innovation.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Innovation:
UCF is a leader in innovation, with a focus on research and technology.Faculty Expertise:
The university boasts world-renowned faculty who are actively involved in solving global challenges.In-Demand Degrees:
UCF offers a wide range of degree programs that prepare students for successful careers in various fields.Industry Partnerships:
UCF has strong partnerships with industry leaders, providing students with valuable real-world experience.Academic Programs:
UCF offers over 220 degree programs across 13 colleges, including: *
Bachelor's Degrees:
Aerospace Engineering, Digital Media, Data Science, Health Informatics and Information Management *Master's Degrees:
Computer Science, Interactive Entertainment, Nursing, Optics & Photonics *Graduate Certificates:
Applied Photonics, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Smart Cities, Hospitality and Tourism Technologies *Online Degrees:
FinTech, Health Services Administration, Systems Engineering, Travel Technology and AnalyticsOther:
UCF is committed to positively impacting the world through its research and education. The university is home to a diverse student body and offers a variety of resources and support services to help students succeed.
Entry Requirements:
- Track Prerequisites: All business and accounting foundation core requirements can be completed after a student has gained admission to the program, but must be satisfied before graduate MSA coursework can be undertaken.
- Applicants with a recent undergraduate accounting degree will likely have completed most, if not all, of the foundation prerequisite courses.
- Before taking any foundation courses, please have your undergraduate transcripts reviewed by the MSA Program Adviser.
- Business Foundation Core: Designed primarily to prepare students who hold a nonbusiness undergraduate degree (e.g., psychology, education, or engineering) for the accounting foundation core and graduate MSA coursework.
- ACG 2021 - Financial Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
- ACG 2071 - Managerial Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
- ECO 2013 - Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
- ECO 2023 - Microeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
- QMB 3003 - Quantitative Business Tools I (3 Credit Hours)
- QMB 3200 - Quantitative Business Tools II (3 Credit Hours)
- FIN 3403 - Business Finance (3 Credit Hours)
- Accounting Foundation Core: Designed primarily to prepare students who hold either a nonbusiness undergraduate degree (e.g., psychology, education, or engineering) or an undergraduate business degree in a field other than accounting (e.g., finance, marketing, or management) for graduate MSA coursework.
- ACG 3131 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 Credit Hours)
- ACG 3141 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 Credit Hours)
- ACG 3361 - Cost Accounting I (3 Credit Hours)
- ACG 4401 - Accounting Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
- ACG 4651 - Auditing (3 Credit Hours)
- ACG 4803 - Advanced Issues in Financial Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
- BUL 3130 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3 Credit Hours)
- TAX 4001 - Taxation of Business Entities and Transactions (3 Credit Hours)
- GPA Requirement: Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the accounting foundation core.
- Course Grade Requirement: Students must earn a grade of "B-" (2.75) or higher in any undergraduate course taken after completion of the Bachelor's degree in order for that course to count as a prerequisite in or to fulfill an admissions requirements for the MSA degree.
- Transfer Credit: 5000-level courses taken in the undergraduate career that are used to earn the undergraduate accounting degree cannot be transferred into the MSA degree program.
