Master of Science in Accounting
South University’s Master of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to help students to develop proficiency in analytical thinking and math skills. As students move through this online program, they may develop critical analysis skills to assist evolving business organizations. The students of the accounting program focus on integrating principles of accounting and the auditing process into their various business settings*. The MS in Accounting program prepares students to assess the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities required in the accounting profession. The Master of Science in Accounting program is not designed to lead to licensure including the CPA exam.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Course Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Admissions criteria for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Program
Graduate Admissions - Masters level
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
- Completion of application for admission
- Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.
Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program
- Completion of application for admission,
- An earned undergraduate degree from an acceptable accredited institution with a CGPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.
For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply critical analysis skills to apply contemporary accounting principles and practices to the decisions faced by evolving business organizations.
- Integrate principles of accounting, economics, finance, law, risk, and management to articulate innovative solutions to organizational challenges.
- Integrate the auditing process, including the synthesis of information systems and communications, internal controls, and corporate governance.
- Critique and apply the concepts, principles, and methods gleaned from professional and academic accounting research to challenges in the accounting profession.
- Assess ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities required in the accounting profession.
Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
- Accountant
- Auditor (Both Internal and External Auditor)
- Tax Preparer/Planner
- Appraisers of Personal or Business Property
- Risk Assessment or Risk Examiner
- Tax Examiner/Revenue Agent
- Investment Analyst
Individuals in these roles are typically found within various sectors, including but not limited to, corporations, government agencies, and accounting firms. They are interested in growing their knowledge of accounting by earning a master’s degree in the field.
New Student Orientation
The New Student Orientation helps students develop skills and behaviors of a successful college student:
• Learn about South University and the resources available to support their success.• Practice using the same tools they will encounter in their courses, including Discussions, Microsoft Word/PDF document uploads, and Quizzes.
• Build confidence navigating University systems through an interactive Virtual Scavenger Hunt Quiz.
• Actively engage with course content rather than simply acknowledging completion.
BrightSpace
BrightSpace is an online learning management platform that keeps students connected to classwork and instructors.