M.S. in Accounting Curriculum

The curriculum of the Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to provide students with an in-depth examination of critical accounting, tax and financial issues. For those with a prior background in accounting, students will take a total of 31 credit hours. Of the 31 required hours, a minimum of 22 must be in accounting courses.

Fall Term - 17 credit hours
Module A Courses

  • ACCT 6220 Accounting Data Analytics
  • ACCT 6248 Advanced Corporate Taxation
  • Electives: Two Courses (dependent on track and other)

Module B Courses

  • BL 6325 Ethics and Related Legal Issues for Accountants
  • ACCT 6226 Audit Procedures
  • Electives: Two Courses (dependent on track and other)

Spring Term - 14-16 credit hours

Module A Courses

  • ACCT 6242 Accounting for Income Taxes
  • ACCT 6246 Non-corporate Entity Accounting
  • Electives: Two Courses (dependent on track and other)

Module B Courses

  • ACCT 6213 Accounting-Based Valuation (can be waived if already completed FINA 6211)
  • Electives: Two or Three Courses (dependent on track and other)

Master of Science in Accounting Degree Summary:
17 credit hours of required accounting courses
14 credit hours of elective courses
31 credit hours total for Cox M.S.A. Degree