Master of Science in Accounting
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- 1. Interpret relevant rules and regulations to formulate and apply a logical position to an accounting issue.
- 2. Formulate solutions for structured and unstructured business problems and issues.
- 3. Transform and interpret data to answer an accounting question.
- 4. Communicate professionally both orally and in writing.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the STEM designated Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) program are considered for admission based on their undergraduate cumulative grade point averages, resumes, goal statements, and other criteria established by the faculty. Some candidates may be eligible for admission without the GMAT exam. For current admission requirements visit https://bloch.umkc.edu/graduate/graduate-degrees/msa/msa-admissions.html.
The Curriculum
The Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) program encompasses advanced analysis in a variety of areas. The formal M.S.A. degree requires completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours. Applicants whose undergraduate work was outside of business and accounting will be required to complete up to 12 hours of foundation coursework. Students may be exempt from course requirements based on prior coursework and grades earned, with exemptions determined at the time of initial advising and enrollment. Foundation and degree requirements are designed to allow students to meet the requirements to sit for the Unified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in Missouri. Students planning to complete the CPA exam in other states may need additional coursework. Those wishing to prepare for other professional exams may be able to meet requirements by careful course selection within the program. Note: Students who repeat courses that have been waived from their program may not count the repeated course for credit toward their degree.
An M.S.A. program of study must include 30 credit hours with a minimum of 24 hours of that course work completed at UMKC. Transfer credit will be considered in accordance with the guidelines in the Master’s Degrees Academic Regulations section of the catalog.
Foundation Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCTNG 5517 | Introduction to Intermediate and the Accounting Profession | 3 |
| ACCTNG 5550 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCTNG 5556 | Cost Management | 3 |
| ACCTNG 5558 | Financial Accounting Theory | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
M.S.A. Coursework
Minimum of 30 credit hours beyond Foundation Coursework.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required if not taken elsewhere: | ||
| ACCTNG 5557 | Introduction To Income Taxation (unless waived by ACCTNG 412 or equivalent) | 3 |
| ACCTNG 5560 | Introduction To Auditing And Accounting Systems (unless waived by ACCTNG 405 or equivalent) | 3 |
| Required courses: | ||
| ACCTNG 5568 | Data Analytics for Accounting | 3 |
| Select one of the interest areas below: | 6 | |
| Interest Area 1, Business Analysis and Reporting | ||
| Business Analysis and Reporting | ||
| Advanced Financial Accounting Theory | ||
| Interest Area 2, Information Systems and Controls | ||
| Advanced Accounting Systems | ||
| Information Security and Controls | ||
| Interest Area 3, Tax Compliance and Planning | ||
| Tax Theory And Business Applications | ||
| Individual Tax Problems | ||
| Interest Area 4, Corporate Accounting | ||
| Business Analysis and Reporting | ||
| Tax Theory And Business Applications | ||
| Electives to arrive at 30 total hours | 9-15 | |
| 12 hours may be selected from other Bloch disciplines | ||