Online Masters Degree in Accounting

The primary objective of the Master of Science in accounting program is to provide candidates a greater breadth and depth in accounting education than is possible in a bachelor's of Business Administration program.

The Master of Accounting Program integrates a conceptual philosophy of business and accounting with in-depth study of financial and managerial accounting, audit and tax. Through this degree, Students hone decision-making and communication skills, vital for successful performance in the dynamic accounting profession.

The Masters in accounting degree provides a broad base in accounting theory, current accounting research, and management information systems.

Career Outlook for Accounting Master's Graduates:

Graduates of the Program may start with Big Four accounting firms and rise to leadership positions there, or go on to successful careers in a wide variety of business fields.

There are several incentives for students to pursue a master's degree in accounting. First, the starting salaries for students with the master's degree are generally higher than those for a student with an undergraduate degree by at least ten to fifteen percent

Masters in Accounting Degree Programs

Following are the different online Masters in Accounting degree Programs

Master of Business Administration / Accounting

This program is designed to develop or enhance the financial management skills necessary to function effectively within private businesses, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. The program concentrates on managing human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture, and mission of any organization.

The curriculum addresses advanced costing techniques, accounting theory, accounting information systems, issues in corporate taxation, executive management, budgeting, human resources management, organizational development, conflict management, strategic planning, information management, and decision making, among other subjects.

The program is structured with five primary goals in mind:

1. To provide students with a broad based understanding of the management and leadership skills necessary for successful achievement of organizational goals;

2. To prepare students to recognize and respond to the implications of change on organizational stakeholders, e.g., employees, consumers, vendors, and society;

3. To educate students about the impact of technology on every aspect of an organization, and how technology creates its own change;

4. To prepare students to function as financial consultants and internal change agents to lead and inspire organizational leadership toward a more productive future;

5. To prepare students to manage human and financial resources effectively, efficiently, and ethically, within a global environment.

Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management

The Master of Science (MS) in accounting and financial management is designed for individuals who want to concentrate their graduate studies in finance and accounting as an alternative to a general management or general business-related degree. There is substantial demand in the workforce for professionals and managers who possess specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities in both the accounting and financial management disciplines.

The program curriculum provides academic depth in both fields and incorporates coursework in areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, operating systems, long-term financial management, marketing and investments, multinational finance, and electronic commerce.

Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology

Accountants are increasingly called upon to work closely with those in information technology on the design and development of systems specifications, selection and implementation of enterprise systems, and their applications (such as electronic commerce, activity-based costing modules, data warehouses, and standard financial modules).

Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology/Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management

Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology/Master of Science in Management

Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management/Master of International Management

Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management

Master of Accounting and Financial Management

Master's of Business Administration - Finance & Accounting

Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management

(Masters) Graduate Certificate in Accounting

For students who wish to specialize in accounting without completing the entire MAFM degree program, a certificate option is available. Students are eligible to receive a graduate certificate in accounting upon successfully completing:

• Managerial Accounting
  
• Intermediate Accounting I
  
• Intermediate Accounting II
  
• Federal Taxes and Management Decisions
  
• Intermediate Accounting III
  
• Advance Financial Accounting and Reporting Issues
  
• Accounting and Finance: Managerial Use and Analysis