Graduate Admissions Office: Master of Accounting


Master of Accounting

College of Business Administration School of Accounting Graduate Program Director : Michael Santana Department’s Phone Number: (305) 348-7564 Department’s FAX Number: (305) 348-7204 For More Information, go to Program's web site College of Business Administration web site << Go Back		Brief Description of the Program: The Master of Accounting degree program prepares students for a career in accounting. For those already pursuing such a career or who are seeking to change careers to one in accounting, the program offers excellent preparation as well. The program satisfies the 30 semester hours beyond a Bachelor’s degree required for the CPA examination.
Depending on a student’s interests, he or she can prepare for a variety of careers: Track Career : Accounting Information Systems Accounting systems consultant, auditor or officer in a business corporation or public accounting. Accounting/Assurance : Independent accountant in the public accounting profession. Internal accountant or officer in a business corporation. Industry or Government internal auditor.
Application Requirements: To be eligible for admission to a Master’s degree program in the College of Business Administration, students must: Meet the general University requirements for admission to a graduate degree program. Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Show high promise of success in graduate studies as determined by the faculty based upon a combination of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and the upper-division grade point average (GPA). Be in good standing with all previously-attended colleges and universities. Additional Requirements for International Students: If applicant is an international student whose native language is not English, he or she must have a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, or an equivalent score on a comparable examination. [Students should study the General Admission requirements for Foreign Students in the Admission section of the catalog.]