Master of Science in Accounting and Finance

The Master of Science in Accounting and Finance prepares professionals in accounting and finance departments of public and private companies, and provides a foundation for further graduate research work at the doctoral level. The curriculum is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, accounting and finance double major, or equivalent areas. Accounting is often referred to as “the language of business.” Very generally, the accounting process is concerned with recording, classifying, reporting and interpreting the economic data of an organization. These data are important to users, who may include managers, investors and other interested groups. Accounting helps in decision-making processes by showing how resources have been used and where commitments have been made, by judging performance, showing the implications of following different courses of action, determining the effects of taxation and providing a level of assurance to investors. Reliable information in a dynamic business environment is necessary for sound decisions concerning the allocation of scarce resources. Thus, accounting plays a very significant role in our social and economic systems.

A bachelor\u2019s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

A minimum grade-point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units attempted and in good standing at the last college attended.

TOEFL scores for applicants who do not possess a bachelor\u2019s degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction. A minimum TOEFL score of 570 on the paper exam or 90 on the internet based (iBT) is required. Alternatively, a minimum of 6.5 is required for IELTS score.

A satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for applicants with GPAs less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.