Program Overview

Master of Science in Accounting

The University of Wyoming offers a flexible, online and on-campus master's degree program in accounting tailored to working professionals. This program can be started in the fall, spring, or summer, and students can enroll full-time or part-time, finishing in one or two years.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Accounting program focuses on preparing students for the CPA exam, while also developing their accounting and business skills, and deepening their knowledge to broaden their job and career opportunities in any field. Key features of the program include:

• 100% Online Asynchronous Learning
• 1-2 Year Degree Completion
• GRE/GMAT Not Required

Benefits

Benefits of a University of Wyoming Master of Science in Accounting degree include:

• Meets CPA educational requirements for the state of Wyoming
• Provides an in-depth study of advanced topics in accounting and finance
• Equips graduates with the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for 21st-century financial professionals
• Allows graduates to teach accounting at the community college and university level

Course Information

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in accounting, including advanced topics in accounting and finance.

Accounting Masters Degree Program Highlights

The program offers several highlights, including:

• Online Flexibility: Students can continue to work and balance graduate school with personal commitments with the flexibility of the University of Wyoming's master's in accounting program.
• Certification: The program satisfies the education requirements to sit for the CPA exam in most states and fulfills licensing requirements to practice as a CPA in most jurisdictions.
• Faculty-Practitioners: Students study with experienced faculty in accounting, whose areas of expertise include taxation, financial accounting, professional ethics, and management accounting.
• Internships: Students can gain experience working in the field with a professional internship, with past placements including CPA firms, government agencies, and business or industry organizations.
• Scholarships: Students can take advantage of a variety of resources that provide financial support, including scholarships, program scholarships, graduate assistantships, and hourly positions.

What Can You Do With an Accounting Masters Degree?

Masters in accounting jobs are diverse and stimulating, with potential career paths including:

• Bank Examiner
• Business Manager
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Chief Financial Officer
• Corporate Controller
• Federal Agent
• Information Manager
• Management Program Trainer Past graduates have gone on to work at organizations such as McGee, Hearne & Paiz (MHP), Lenhart, Mason & Associates, Ernst & Young, and Trihydro.

Accreditation

The College of Business at the University of Wyoming is nationally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).