MS - Accounting
Students in the Master of Science in with a major in Accounting program will learn to integrate knowledge of accounting standards and practices in performing forensic accounting and auditing services, financial reporting, and tax preparation and advisory services. Students will design appropriate communication strategies to achieve organizational goals and an ethical, legal, and biblical framework that guides interactions within the business environment and addresses the legal implications of business transactions and how they relate to accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
It is highly recommended that students have successfully passed the following courses:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
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Integrate knowledge of accounting standards and practices in performing forensic accounting and auditing services.
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Develop financial reports in accordance with accounting principles, ethical standards, and legal requirements.
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Synthesize knowledge of accounting theory and practice in providing tax preparation and advisory services.
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Create an ethical and legal framework that uses professional ethics to address the legal implications of business transactions, and how they relate to accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
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Design appropriate communication strategies to achieve organization goals.
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Integrate a biblical framework that guides interactions within the business environment and workplace.
Admission and Graduation requirements for the Graduate Business Programs.
Accounting (MS) - Program of Study
Core Courses
| MGMT-500 | Applied Management Theory | 3 |
| ACCT-511 | Ethics and Business Law for Accountants | 3 |
| COMM-515 | Decision-Making and Essential Business Communication | 3 |
| ACCT-512 | Financial Accounting Theory and Issues | 3 |
| ACCT-513 | Accounting Information Systems and Control | 3 |
| ACCT-514 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT-515 | Advanced Tax Theory and Research | 3 |
| ACCT-516 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | 3 |
| ACCT-517 | Corporate Taxation | 3 |
| MGMT-590 | Applied Management Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
