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The M.S. in Accounting is designed to meet the growing need for credentialed accountants and financial managers. The program is designed for accounting professionals who want to extend their education and advance their careers, as well as professionals who want to begin a new career in accounting. The M.S. in Accounting provides students with relevant in-depth analytical, technical, and problem solving skills. It also provides the foundation for students who are interested in the Certified Public Accountant Exam (CPA), Certified Management Accountant Exam (CMA), and the Certified Fraud Examination Exam (CFE).
Program Competencies
In addition to satisfying the University’s graduate graduation competencies, students will have an advanced level of applicable knowledge in the following areas as appropriate to one’s field of study:
Program Design
The program incorporates a methodology that provides students with a deep appreciation of the relevant skills and knowledge required for decision-making and problem solving. The program consists of accelerated 7-week courses scheduled to permit students the flexibility to complete the degree requirements at their own pace. The program is currently offered fully online and at various locations throughout Delaware and New Jersey.
MS: Accounting Program Requirements
The program consists of ten 3-credit hour courses. The seven core courses (21 credit hours) provide an in-depth exposure to core accounting theory, practice and data analytics that are applicable to a wide range of situations and organizations. Students also select three elective courses to complement the core requirements. The elective courses allow the students to work with their advisor or Program Chair to design individualized programs for their chosen accounting career path. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to graduate.
The M.S. in Accounting requires the prerequisite completion of 12 credits in undergraduate Accounting and 3 credits in undergraduate Finance. Wilmington University provides graduate course options to satisfy these requirements.
1. Accounting I and II (equivalent to W.U. BAC101 and 102); graduate options: MAC 5000 and MAC 5010.
2. Intermediate Accounting I and II (equivalent to W.U. BAC 201 and 202); graduate options MAC 5100 and MAC 5110.
3. Finance (equivalent to W.U. FIN 305); graduate option MBA 5900.
Prerequisites are a scheduling priority.
Registration
Prior to registering for your second M.S. in Accounting course, students should:
Advancement to Degree Candidacy
Students who have met the M.S. in Accounting admission requirements are advanced to degree candidacy after completing four courses with a minimum GPA. of 3.0, provided they have met the following requirements:
Ten courses are required for program completion; the seven courses immediately below and three additional courses to be selected from the elective offerings. While some course sequencing is important, the program is designed to permit students to complete requirements at their own pace.
MAC 6200 Data Analytics for Accountants
MAC 7100 Financial Accounting Theory, Policy, and Research
MAC 7200 Advanced Managerial Accounting
MAC 7300 Issues in Auditing and Assurance Services
MAC 7400 Fraud Prevention and Forensic Accounting
MAC 7500 Federal Taxation, Policy, and Research
MAC 7600 International Accounting and Taxation
One Elective
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2022-2023 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2021 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
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