MA/MS in Accounting and Related Services

The accounting master's degree (MS) is available to students attending full time or part time, with starts in fall or spring. It serves people starting out in public practice and also experienced accountants who want more education. The degree takes 30 graduate hours, and a D grade does not count toward finishing. Every student must also pass a comprehensive assessment based on the core courses of the chosen program. Applicants meet Graduate Education requirements and normally have an undergraduate accounting or related degree, unless the department approves an exception. They submit a resume and two recommendation letters from people able to vouch for their readiness for graduate work. References from faculty who taught the applicant or from employers carry more weight than character references.