Master of Science in Accounting

The accounting profession is shifting to a focus in data analytics and Core-plus-Discipline approach to the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. It has become more important to have a deep level of accounting knowledge, as well as analytical skills. The Master of Science in Accounting is a rigorous, Christ-centered, 37-hour degree program that focuses on meeting the needs of the accounting profession and provides an educational foundation to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam. Study includes advanced financial and managerial accounting along with taxation, fraud, data analytics, and auditing. Additionally, graduates will be certified in Becker’s Data Analytics and Microsoft Excel Fundamentals. The MS in Accounting, along with the prerequisites and a business undergraduate degree, provides students with educational requirements needed to sit for the CPA exam. The program includes 21 hours of Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) approved accounting hours and 3 hours of TSBPA approved ethics hours. We have a robust network including CPA firms such as Deloitte, EY, PwC, Saville, BKD, and so many more. CPA firms invest in our students by leading seminars in resume writing, etiquette, interview skills, etc. Additionally, we work side-by-side with firms for internship and job placement. Our faculty have extensive experience, many are CPAs themselves, and genuinely care about their students. You will be mentored, encouraged, and challenged as you learn from dedicated faculty who want to see you succeed.

Official transcript from last institution attended as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student A Statement of Purpose outlining reasons for seeking admission, answering each question with approximately 150 words, as this is considered a writing sample A Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an Institutional Accrediting Agency approved by the US Department of Education Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work A current professional résumé