Accounting—Master of Science

Degree: Master of Science

Website: Master of Science in Accounting

College/School: H-E-B School of Business and Administration

Program Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

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Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting degree is a 30 credit hour program designed to provide the opportunity for concerned, enlightened, globally and socially aware students to achieve the professional competencies required for entrance to the accounting profession, and to provide candidates the opportunity to obtain the credentials required by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to sit for the national CPA licensing examination. The program offers tracks in Taxation and Assurance and Financial reporting, and a track is available for students not interested in the Tax or Assurance and Financial Reporting tracks.

The Tax track focuses on contemporary aspects of taxation for use in individual tax practices and business entities. This track is designed to enable students to become proficient in tax research, analysis, and problem solving relevant to the current regulatory environment.

The Assurance and Financial Reporting track provides a practical and theoretical exposure to current audit and assurance service topics. Students analyze and evaluate financial statements and related disclosures while gaining an understanding of the relationship between the responsibilities of entities and the public accounting profession.

All students have opportunities to participate in accounting internships.

Admission Requirements

The Master of Science in Accounting program offers applicants two routes for admission:

1. Baccalaureate degree with an accounting major or concentration, with a 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate prerequisite accounting courses.

2. Baccalaureate degree not in business, or otherwise not presenting the minimum undergraduate prerequisite accounting and business courses.

Applicants with the baccalaureate degree and without the minimum undergraduate prerequisite accounting and business courses may be admitted on probationary status. Applicants admitted on probationary status are required to complete the undergraduate accounting and business course deficiencies prior to enrollment in the last full semester of study.

All applicants for admission must present an acceptable statement detailing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the Master of Science in Accounting degree. Grade point averages, transcripts, prior work experience (if any), and the applicant’s statement will be considered in the admission decision.

Applicants must also satisfy the General Requirements and Application Procedures for graduate admissions at UIW.