Graduate Programs
MS in Accountancy
The Master of Science in Accountancy provides the conceptual understanding and technical competence for a career in professional accounting. Many employment opportunities include public accounting, industrial accounting and government. The program encompasses both a theoretical foundation in accounting and business administration as well as technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of a professional attitude and the capacity to deal with issues of accounting policy and ethics.
The new curriculum starting Spring 2007 is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting.
Students with a Bachelors degree in a field other than business administration with a concentration in accounting may be required to take additional 24 units of preparatory courses.
| Preparatory Requirements |
| Financial Accounting (3) |
| Microeconomic Perspective for Managers (3) |
| Operations Management (3) |
| Intermediate Accounting I (3) |
| Intermediate Accounting II (3) |
| Cost Accounting (3) |
| Concepts of Federal Income Tax (3) |
| Accounting Information Systems (3) |
| Additional Requirements |
| Students, within their first year of study, must demonstrate proficiency in calculus and software applications. The courses below or equivalent coursework must be completed with grades of at least a "C" (2.0). | |
| Math 135 | Business Calculus (3) |
| ISDS265 | Intro to Information Systems & Applications (3) |
The curriculum requires 30 units beyond the baccalaureate degree which must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.00. The study plan must include a minimum of 15 units at the graduate (500) level.
Students in consultation with their accounting advisor will select 6 elective courses. Students have the option of taking courses outside of the Accounting program to satisfy this requirement.
| Required Courses (9 Units) | |
| ACCT 502 | Seminar In Accounting Theory (3) |
| ACCT 505 or ACCT 521 |
Seminar In Auditing (3) or Seminar In Administrative Accounting (3) |
| ACCT 506 | Seminar in Professional Accounting Communcations (3) |
| Three Advisor Approved Accounting Electives (9 units) | |
| ACCT 503 | Seminar in Accounting Problems (3) |
| ACCT 505 | Seminar in Auditing (3) |
| ACCT 506 | Seminar in Professional Accounting Communication (3) |
| ACCT 507 | Seminar in Accounting Information Systems (3) |
| ACCT 508 | Seminar in Tax Planning (3) |
| ACCT 518 | Seminar in International Accounting (3) |
| ACCT 521 | Seminar in Administrative Accounting (3) |
| ACCT 572 | Seminar in Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (3) |
| ACCT 573 | Seminar in Taxation of Property Transactions (3) |
| ACCT 574 | Seminar in Taxation of International Business Operations (3) |
| ACCT 575 | Seminar in Estate, Gift, Inheritance Taxes and Estate Planning (3) |
| ACCT 576 | Seminar in State and Local Taxation (3) |
| ACCT 577 | Seminar in Taxation of Employee Compensation (3) |
| ACCT 578 | Seminar in Taxation of Partnerships (3) |
Three Advisor Approved Electives in Related Business Fields (9 units)
Courses selected in consultation with accounting advisor. May take 500 level
Non-Accounting Courses
| Terminal Evaluation (3 units) | |
| ACCT 597 | Project (3) |
For Further Information
If you have questions about curriculum content and career
opportunities, please direct your questions to Betty Chavis at
(714) 278-2225 or email
bchavis@fullerton.edu
