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Master of Science in Accounting

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

Click on the following links below for course descriptions.

 

Prerequisite courses: (28 credit hours)

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
ACC 304Cost Accounting4
ACC 320Intermediate Accounting I4
ACC 351Accounting Information Systems4
ACC 352Federal Taxation I4
ACC 401Auditing and Attestation4
ACC 420Intermediate Accounting II4
BUS 221Business Law and Social Responsibility4

 

Required MS-ACC courses: (12 credit hours)

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
ACC 625Advanced Accounting Analytics4
ACC 643Advanced Financial Accounting4
ACC 657Advanced Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation4

 

Elective courses (20 credit hours)

Note: At least 2 elective courses must be ACC

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
ACC 502Auditing II4
ACC 541Governmental Accounting2
ACC 553Federal Taxation II4
ACC 611Mergers and Acquisitions4
ACC 635Business Ethics and Corporate Governance4
ACC 637Information Systems Advisory and Assurance4
ACC 651Advanced Management Accounting4
ACC 654Federal Taxation III4
ACC 655Fraud Examination4
ACC 680Contemporary Issues in Accounting4
BUS 550Commercial Law for Financial Professionals4
ITM 505Database Fundamentals2
ITM 615Data Mining for Business4
ITM 617Machine Learning for Business Analytics4
ITM 618Application Development for Managers4
ITM 619Enterprise Systems4

 

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.

 

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