Accounting

Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting degree provides candidates with greater breadth and depth in accounting than is possible in baccalaureate programs. The program emphasis is on the preparation of individuals for careers as professional accountants in public practice, financial institutions, governments, industry, and nonprofit organizations. The program also prepares students to qualify for the CPA examination. (This program satisfies the requirements of the State Board of Accounting.)

The Master of Science in Accounting degree is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a graduate program of 30 semester hours. At least 15 of the 30 hours must be made up of courses at the 6000 level. Students, with the assistance and approval of the program adviser, may select an area of specialization in Management, Public, Tax, General, or Not-for-Profit Accounting. Following is a list of required courses and restricted electives.

Degree Requirements

Restricted Electives—15 Semester Hours
Two graduate courses from within the School of Accounting.
Three graduate courses from other disciplines in the College of Business Administration.

Foundation Core—49 Semester Hours
The courses included in the foundation core are listed below. A recent UCF accounting undergraduate degree satisfies the foundation core requirement. Other recent related business administration course work may partially or fully satisfy this requirement. Any deficiencies must be satisfied before advanced course work can be taken.

ACG 3101 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 hours)
ACG 3111 Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 hours)
ACG 3361 Cost Accounting I (3 hours)
ACG 4203 Advanced Accounting (3 hours)
ACG 4401 Accounting Information Systems (3 hours)
ACG 4651 Auditing (3 hours)
ACG 5005* Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (3 hours)
BUL 3320 Business Law I (3 hours)
BUL 3321 Business Law II (3 hours)
CGS 2100C Computer Fundamentals for Business (3 hours)
ECO 5005* Economic Concepts (3 hours)
ECO 5415* Statistics for Business and Economics (3 hours)
FIN 5405* Financial Concepts (3 hours)
MAN 5050* Management Concepts (2 hours)
MAN 5501* Introduction to Production/Operations Management (2 hours)
MAR 5055* Marketing Concepts (3 hours)
TAX 4001 Federal Income Tax I (3 hours)

* Or undergraduate course equivalent taken as an undergraduate student.

Students who have not completed ACG 3501 Financial Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Organizations, or equivalent, must complete ACG 6519 Seminar in Governmental and Nonbusiness Accounting and Auditing prior to graduation.

Students must show clear evidence of proficiency in oral and written communication and computer usage.

Examination
Satisfactory completion of an end-of-program comprehensive examination is required. The M.S. in Accounting program does not require a thesis.

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