Accountancy Degree Plan

Online MSA Degree Requirements

The Online Master of Science in Accountancy is an accelerated program designed for students who earned an undergraduate degree in accountancy. The 30-credit program includes the following:

• Required Courses – 12 credits.
• Accountancy and Taxation Courses – 18 credits. Choose six accountancy and taxation courses to meet this credit requirement. Courses are subject to change.

It is important to speak with your student success advisor regarding course offerings and scheduling. Each class is offered once per year.

Review the following table for details on required courses and accountancy and taxation course options.

*Students may earn up to three graduate credits in ACCT 590 with approval from the Department of Accountancy’s internship director. For the Online MSA, an “internship” can be a permanent, full-time job. You are not limited to a position that an employer designates as an “intern.” You may receive “internship” credit for full-time work that you do in accounting as long as the Department of Accountancy’s internship director deems it is graduate-level work.

Online MSA Foundations Degree Requirements

The Online Master of Science in Accountancy, Foundations is designed for students who did not earn an undergraduate degree in accountancy. The 33 to 48-credit program includes the following:

• Foundations Courses – 3 to 18 credits. You will work with your student success advisor to determine which foundations courses you need based on your prior accounting and business courses. Foundations courses must be completed with a C or better before taking other accountancy and taxation courses and electives.
• Required Courses – 12 credits.
• Accountancy and Taxation Courses – 18 credits. Choose six accountancy and taxation courses to meet this credit requirement. Courses are subject to change.

It is important to speak with your student success advisor regarding course offerings and scheduling to plan your path to graduation. Foundations courses are typically offered each semester. Accountancy and taxation courses and electives are offered once per year.

Review the following table for details on foundations courses, required courses and accountancy and taxation course options.

*Students may earn up to three graduate credits in ACCT 590 with approval from the Department of Accountancy’s internship director. For the Online MSA, an “internship” can be a permanent, full-time job. You are not limited to a position that an employer designates as an “intern.” You may receive “internship” credit for full-time work that you do in accounting as long as the Department of Accountancy’s internship director deems it is graduate-level work.

Courses Available by Semester

This is a general guide of when courses will be offered. Course order will vary based on your start semester. You should plan your individual academic path based on the following schedule and your full- or part-time status.

Spring Courses

Review the following table for details on courses available in the spring.

Summer Courses

Review the following table for details on courses available in the summer.

Fall Courses

Review the following table for details on courses available in the fall.