The University of Tampa Master of Science in Accounting program prepares students for the dynamic nature of a professional career in accounting. Offering both full and part-time schedules, the Master of Science in Accounting graduate curriculum includes courses to help students meet the educational requirements for professional certifications and related exams.
Accounting is often called the language of business. Organizations plan, assess and report the results of financial condition and cash position, using accounting principles to prepare financial statements that express business operations to both internal and external users of financial information.
External users assess creditability, performance, risk, and investment potential, while internal users assess the efficiency of resource allocation, performance and achievement of strategic objectives in the daily management of a business. All organizations, whether large or small, rely on accountants to record and report the activities of the business.
- Program Costs
- Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions
- M.S. in Accounting Admission
- 4+1 Program
- Admissions Requirements – International
The M.S. in Accounting program requires 32 credit hours. Tuition and fees are charged by the credit hour and set by the University. Current tuition and fees can be found at the Tuition and Costs page.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Accounting is a 32-credit hour program that prepares students for the dynamic nature of the accounting profession and for a rapidly changing business environment. The curriculum focuses on developing ethical knowledge and judgement, environmental perspective, technological know-how, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, presentation skills and the technical accounting knowledge required to be successful in a global economy with increased scrutiny of corporate accounting practices. Click on the following links below for course descriptions.
Course Descriptions
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Prerequisite courses: (28 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ACC 304 | Cost Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 320 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACC 351 | Accounting Information Systems | 4 |
| ACC 352 | Federal Taxation I | 4 |
| ACC 401 | Auditing and Attestation | 4 |
| ACC 420 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| BUS 221 | Business Law and Social Responsibility | 4 |
Required MS-ACC courses: (12 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ACC 625 | Advanced Accounting Analytics | 4 |
| ACC 643 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 657 | Advanced Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation | 4 |
Elective courses (20 credit hours)
Note: At least 2 elective courses must be ACC
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ACC 502 | Auditing II | 4 |
| ACC 541 | Governmental Accounting | 2 |
| ACC 553 | Federal Taxation II | 4 |
| ACC 611 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 4 |
| ACC 635 | Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 4 |
| ACC 637 | Information Systems Advisory and Assurance | 4 |
| ACC 651 | Advanced Management Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 654 | Federal Taxation III | 4 |
| ACC 655 | Fraud Examination | 4 |
| ACC 680 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 550 | Commercial Law for Financial Professionals | 4 |
| ITM 505 | Database Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITM 615 | Data Mining for Business | 4 |
| ITM 617 | Machine Learning for Business Analytics | 4 |
| ITM 618 | Application Development for Managers | 4 |
| ITM 619 | Enterprise Systems | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 32-60
M.S. in Accounting Admission
Admission is competitive and students are encouraged to apply early. Applications are not reviewed until the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies receives all required materials. To apply, please use the online application. Students are notified of an admission decision after materials have been received and evaluated.
For more information on application deadlines and requirements. Please visit the M.S. in Accounting Admission page.
4+1 Program
Through UTampa’s convenient, accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs, undergraduates can earn a master’s degree with just one additional year of study.
Save time and money by taking graduate-level courses during your senior year — paying the undergraduate tuition rate and using undergraduate financial aid (if applicable) — and then complete your master’s degree during the next year.
You’ll graduate career-ready with both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Options include:
MBA
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
M.S. in Accounting
M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice
M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
M.S. in Marketing
M.S. in Cybersecurity
For more information regarding the 4+1 program requirements and admissions, please visit the Bachelor’s-to-Master’s programs page.
