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Corporate Accounting Master's
Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1 year and 1 semester (including summer)
Credit Hours:
33
Help companies navigate the complicated world of corporate accounting.
The M.S. in Accounting with a concentration in Corporate Accounting is a full-time
cohort style program that is designed to provide an appropriate base of knowledge
for entry into the accounting profession.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Master's in Corporate Accounting?
A Master of Science with a major in Accounting is designed to provide an appropriate knowledge base for entry into the accounting profession. Students earning this degree will have completed an educational program consistent with recommendations from professional accountants and accounting educators.
Stricter government regulations have led to an increased demand for accounting graduates in public accounting firms, public and private business and nonprofit organizations.
Pursuing a graduate degree in Accounting thoroughly prepares you to address a wide variety of professional challenges that arise in the profession. This in-depth study gives you an advantage over others in the workplace.
Marketable Skills
- Knowledge-based resolution of ethical dilemmas
- Research and resolve technical accounting/auditing issues
- Technical competency in accounting and audit
- Identify income tax issues and solutions
- Data and analysis skills
Corporate Accounting Master's Highlights
Our accounting program has garnered national recognition from its peers. In the Public
Accounting Report's Annual Professors Survey, accounting professors ranked the program
among the top 50 in the nation.
Graduates from this AACSB program have also achieved the second highest CPA pass rate
from all schools within Texas.
Faculty members are involved in behavioral, empirical, archival, historical and theoretical
research. Research topics range from the application of cognitive models to the impact
of governmental standards on borrowing costs.
The Business Leadership Building, which has Gold-level LEED certification for sustainability,
reflects our commitment to preparing future business leaders. It provides you with
the highest level of academic instruction possible using cutting-edge technology and
interactive learning environments.
Faculty members also contribute to a variety of journals, publish in professional
works, scholarly books and monographs, and participate in national and international
conferences.
Career Outlook
Career possibilities include:
- Actuary
- Budget Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Controller
- Management Accountant
- Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Accounting Master's Courses You Could Take
Oil and Gas Accounting (3 hrs)
Introduction to the oil and gas industry and the specialized financial accounting
procedures associated with the industry. Areas emphasized include accounting for exploration,
development, production, depreciation, depletion and amortization; conveyances, joint
operations, asset impairment and retirement obligations; and disclosures and reserves.
Data Visualization for Analytics (3 hrs)
Insightful displays of complex, large and possibly unstructured quantitative and qualitative
data. Data visualization for analytics goes beyond traditional static graphs and charts
by seamlessly connecting data analysis, data-based optimization and data presentation
to create visualizations. Topics include visualization design principles, data refinement
and preparation, tandem modeling and optimization with visualizations, use of state-of-the-art
software tools for visualization and creation of dynamic interactive visualizations
as decision support aids.
Data Analysis in Accounting (3 hrs)
Designed to develop student understanding of the role of accounting information systems
and their functions in business. Students develop computer skills in applications
for all accounting disciplines. Upon the completion of the course, students understand
how accounting information systems facilitate the accomplishment of strategic and
operational objectives within the organization.
Professional Ethics and Corporate Governance (3 hrs)
Examination of professional ethics from both a philosophical and business perspective.
Ethical reasoning, moral character and moral decision making provide a framework for
examining the importance of ethics in an individual’s personal life and professional
career.
IT Auditing (3 hrs)
Addresses the skills and knowledge required of auditors, both internal and independent,
in technology-based accounting environments. Primary focus is on the use of the computer
as an audit tool for controls and financials, through Generalized Audit Software.
Managerial Cost Accounting (3 hrs)
Accumulation, analysis and interpretation of accounting data relevant to purposes
of managerial decision making; profit planning and control, and application of analytics,
statistics, and critical thinking to accounting analysis.
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