MA Economics, MS Accountancy, MS Information Systems, & MS Taxation Concentration Electives Procedures

Students admitted to the MS Accountancy, MS Information System or MS Taxation program will choose electives in consultation with the Concentration Exploration Advisor.

How do I choose my Concentration?

Step 1 – When to choose a concentration?

  • Newly admitted students are required to submit a concentration approval form, in their first semester, by the following deadlines:
    • Newly Admitted Fall students: Submit by October 1st
    • Newly admitted Spring students: Submit by April 1st
    • MA Economics students only: Work with your Exploration Econ Faculty Advisor

Courses taken and completed prior to approval may not be used as part of your study plan.

Step 2 – Prior to the consultation what is needed?

Step 3`   - Who do I submit my concentration elective approval form to?

  • Contact the Graduate Concentration Exploration Advisors by email, phone, or schedule a meeting for a consultation. The Graduate Concentration Exploration Advisor will provide you with guidance on what courses should be suitable for your professional goals.
  • Obtain a signature from the Graduate Concentration Advisor on the concentration elective approval form.
  • Send a copy of the signed form to your Graduate advisor by email or you may drop off the form at the front desk in Graduate Programs, SGMH-4210. NOTE: this email is for form submission only. All and any questions must be directed to your appropriate advisor

  • Please keep in mind not all concentration courses may not be offered each semester. If a course on your concentration elective approval sheet is not offered during the semester you may change your concentration electives. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

How do I change electives for my current Concentration?

  • Download a new concentration elective approval form (above).
  • Obtain approval from the Graduate Concentration Exploration Advisors
  • Submit the newly approved concentration elective approval form.
    • The approved form must be submitted prior to enrolling and completing the courses.
    • If you neglect to submit an update form you will not be able to use the completed course as part of your study plan.
  • This process is same one that you followed the first time that you obtained approval for your concentration (see above).

(MSIS students only) How do I request to switch to a different Concentration?

  • Fill out the petition to  change your concentration .
  • Download a concentration elective approval form (above)
  • Obtain Dr. Zerom's signature approval for Study Plan and elective course changes
  • Submit both the change request and concentration approval form together to your Graduate Advisor.

How do I switch to the Fall 2018 curriculum?

  • Students are required to schedule an appointment with their Graduate Advisor in order to request updates their curriculum and catalog year.

400-Level Courses

The following courses as of Fall 2018 are not eligible for graduate credit and may not be used as electives:

ACCT 402* ISDS 414
ACCT 422** ISDS 454
ACCT 450 ISDS 495
ACCT 463 MGMT 445*****
ACCT 495 MGMT 455
ACCT 570*** MGMT 461
ACCT 572**** MGMT 464
ECON 490 MGMT 449******
ECON 495 MGMT 495
FIN 433 MKTG 410
FIN 437 MKTG 480
FIN 438 MKTG 489*******
ISDS 406 MKTG 495

*NOTE: ACCT 402 may not be used as an elective for the MS Accountancy Program

**NOTE:ACCT 422 may not be used as an elective for the MS Accountancy Program

**NOTE: ACCT 570 may not be used as an elective for the MS Taxation Program

***NOTE: ACCT 572 may not be used as an elective for the MS Accountancy Program
***NOTE: Mgmt445 can be taken as an elective if the title is Employment Law.
****NOTE: Mgmt449 is not approved to be used as an elective by the department.
*****NOTE: Mktg489 is not approved to be used as an elective by the department.