Master of Science in Accounting

This 30 hour program further prepares students for careers in public, industrial, and not-for-profit accounting through advanced study in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and accounting systems. It also is a foundation for entrance into doctoral programs and other professional studies.

Foundation Courses

The graduate programs build on the students' technical competence in undergraduate accounting and business courses. To provide a background for successful study at the graduate level, a series of foundation courses or their equivalents must be completed before enrolling in courses for graduate credit.

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Degree Requirements

The degree requirements are an overview of courses required to complete the degree program.

Degree Requirements

Concentrations

Concentrations in specialized fields of study can be obtained under the non-tax Master of Science program. Each concentration consists of 3 or 4 specific courses. These courses fill the required accounting or non-accounting electives in the Master's programs; thus, no additional hours of course work are required to obtain a concentration. 

Course concentrations can be achieved in three areas:

• Accounting Information Systems
• Auditing
• Finance

WHY GET YOUR MS IN ACCOUNTING AT UNO?

• Fast track your degree in 9 months or take your time in parallel with your job on your own timeline.
• Obtain your degree from a program in the top 2% of accounting programs worldwide.
• Get the opportunity for an MS in Tax Accounting from the only school in Louisiana to offer such a program and is recognized as one of the premier Accounting programs in the South.
• Earn a degree from a program that supports students through numerous scholarships and commands a higher starting salary in the marketplace.
• Be offered the opportunity to participate in on-campus recruiting by regional and national accounting firms and be more likely to have a job by the time you graduate.
• Build individual relationships with your professors and peers due to the small class size, helping you improve your communication and interactive skills.

JOIN THE ELITE COMPANY OF UNO MS ACCT ALUMS AND GET STARTED ON YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS NOW!

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