Masters In Accounting

Overview

The Master of Science in Accounting and Professional Accounting programs are designed to prepare students for professional careers in the public, private, or governmental sectors. Through an intensive and leading-edge curriculum, students earn a comprehensive education built to prepare graduates to become Certified Public Accountants (CPA).

About The Program

Developed for the working professional, the MS Accounting and Professional Accounting programs prepare students for rewarding careers in the rapidly growing and changing field of accounting.

Designed by the College of Business and Accounting faculty, these carefully crafted curriculums ensure success in public accounting, private industry, auditing, assurance services, advisory services, consulting, and various other accounting areas.

Career Opportunities

• Financial Accountant
• Auditor
• Accounting Manager
• Treasury Analyst
• Cost Accountant
• Certified Internal Auditor

Degree Options

Master of Science in Accounting

• Offered weeknights in Arlington, the MS Accounting program provides high-quality and challenging instruction focused on a thorough understanding of accounting for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting.
• Building on the experience and coursework of an undergraduate accounting degree, students gain the quantitative, analytical, and research skills needed for careers as accountants.
• Completion of the program requires a minimum of 37 credit hours and will help students meet the educational requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Texas and most other jurisdictions.

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

• Offered weeknights in Arlington, the MS Professional Accounting program offers an intensive accounting curriculum for students with no prior background in accounting.
• Students gain the fundamental accounting concepts needed to meet industry demands while becoming proficient in areas such as accounting systems, auditing, cost analysis, and decision making.
• Completion of the program requires a minimum of 43 credit hours and will help students meet the educational requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Texas and most other jurisdictions.

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Curriculum

Master of Science in Accounting

• ACCT 5133 -- Professionalism in Accounting -- 1
• ACCT 5318 -- Studies In Auditing -- 3
• ACCT 5319 -- Financial Accounting III -- 3
• ACCT 5320 -- Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting -- 3
• ACCT 5321 -- Research In Accounting Issues -- 3
• ACCT 5329 -- Contemporary Issues In Accounting Information Systems -- 3

Or

• ACCT 5335 -- Design Of Accounting Systems
• ACCT 5340 -- Study Of Federal Income Tax for Entities Other Than Individuals -- 3

Accounting Electives -- 6

Business Electives -- 12

Total Hours – 37

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

• ACCT 5133 -- Professionalism in Accounting -- 1
• ACCT 5311 -- Financial Accounting I -- 3
• ACCT 5312 -- Financial Accounting II -- 3
• ACCT 5314 -- Principles of Federal Income Tax -- 3
• ACCT 5315 -- Accounting Systems Analysis -- 3
• ACCT 5316 -- Auditing Concepts and Practices -- 3
• ACCT 5319 -- Financial Accounting III -- 3
• ACCT 5321 -- Research In Accounting Issues -- 3
• ACCT 5317 -- Cost Analysis and Decision Making -- 3

Accounting Electives -- 6

Business Electives -- 12

Total Hours -- 43

Why Choose Us?

• Separately accredited by AACSB
• No. 44 in North American Accounting programs (Eduniversal, 2021)
• DFW is among the highest paying regions for Master's in accounting graduates
• Strong CPA Exam Pass Rates
• Accounting Internship Opportunities
• Competitive Salaries upon Graduating
• College of Business alumni network of over 55,000 and counting

Career Opportunities

• Partner in an international accounting or consulting firm
• Corporate controller
• Chief financial officer
• Director of internal auditing
• Financial planner
• Commercial lender

Admission Requirements

The Department has two alternative sets of conditions that allow applicants to be unconditionally admitted without review by the Department's Admission and Petition Committee. The Departmental Graduate Advisor reviews all applications and determines if they qualify for admission under one of these two sets of criteria. Applicants who do not satisfy any of the following sets of conditions for unconditional admission are referred to the Departmental Admission and Petition Committee for consideration.

Unconditional Admission without Committee Review

Applicants qualify for unconditional admission without the need for review by the Departmental Admission and Petition Committee if they meet any one of the following two sets of unconditional admission criteria:

Unconditional Admission Set #1: GMAT Condition

Individuals who meet each of the following two conditions are given unconditional admission:

• The applicant holds an earned bachelor's degree from an AACSB accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and
• GMAT total score is at least 500 with the verbal and quantitative score at the 30th percentile or higher, on both. While the GMAT is strongly preferred, for non-business majors, an equivalent GRE score will be accepted in lieu of the GMAT.

Unconditional Admission Set #2: GMAT Waiver Condition

This unconditional admission set #2 focuses on satisfying any one of the following criteria.

• Graduated from UTA or other AACSB accredited college or university within the three years of expected entrance into the graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.25 in their major and overall;
• Graduated from an AACSB accredited college or university with an earned bachelor's degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their major and overall, holds a current recognized professional accounting credential or license (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Analyst, Chartered Accountant);
• Graduated from an AACSB accredited college or university with an earned bachelor's degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their major and overall, and completed another post-baccalaureate degree (e.g., master's degree, JD degree, LLM degree, MD degree, Ph.D. degree).