MS-ACAN - Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics
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Prerequisite courses | (C or better required in each course) | SEmester Hours |
|---|---|---|
ACCT 280 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 281 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 305 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
ACCT 306 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
ACCT 309 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 409 | Auditing Principles & Procedures | 3 |
ACCT 401/502 | Introduction to Tax | 3 |
ECON 215 or ECON 216 or ECON 680 | Principles of Microeconomics OR Macroeconomics OR Managerial Econ | 3 |
BADM 250 or MGMT 321 or MGMT 341 or MGMT 680 | Legal & Ethical Environment of Business OR Management & Org Behavior OR Business Information Systems OR Leadership & Org Behavior | 3 |
FINC 311 or FINC 680 | Principles of Finance OR Financial Management | 3 |
required program | semester hours | |
|---|---|---|
ACCT 600 | CPA Exam Overview | 0 |
Advanced Accounting Micro- Certificate* | ||
ACCT 606 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 602 | Corporate Tax | 3 |
ACCT 609 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
ACCT 610 | Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Business Analytics Micro-Certificate** | ||
BSAN/QMTH 680 | Statistical Methods and Business Research | 3 |
CSCI 685 | Data Management | 3 |
BADM 571 | Applied Analytics and Data Visualization | 3 |
Accounting Analytics Micro-Certificate*** | ||
ACCT 515 | Advanced Data Analytics for Accountants | 3 |
ACCT 501 OR FINC 570 | Estate Planning OR Foundations in Financial Data Analytics | 3 |
ACCT 694 OR ACCT 695 | Internship in Accounting OR Accounting Research | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 30 |
*The Advanced Accounting Certificate consists of ACCT 606, 602, 609, and 610 and prepares students to pursue the CPA exam and have a competitive edge in the workplace. This certificate program is available to all admitted Winthrop graduate students who have the required course prerequisites. Note: Students will be administered CPA Review quizzes in ACCT 606, ACCT 602, and ACCT 609.
** The Business Analytics Micro-Certificate will provide students with a foundation in data analytics for today's business contexts. Students will learn advanced statistical techniques, data management processes and procedures, data visualization, and other analytical skills. This micro-certificate program consists of BSAN 680, CSCI 685, BADM 571 and is available to all admitted Winthrop graduate students who have the required course prerequisites.
***The Accounting Analytics Micro-Certificate equips students with the technology and research skills to analyze complex issues in accounting, finance, auditing, and tax. Students will learn to apply industry-driven methods of data analysis, interpret results, provide recommendations, and communicate findings in a concise and professional manner. This micro-certificate program consists of ACCT 515, ACCT 501 or FINC 570, and ACCT 694 or ACCT 695 and is available to all admitted Winthrop graduate students who have the required course prerequisites.
Note: Registration for GSTC 600, Continuing Graduate Studies, may be required. Check with the program director. Please consult with the program director if you took any of the required 500-level courses for undergraduate credit. They will help you select another course. Students interested in obtaining their CPA license should also consult with the program director regarding credit-hour requirements.
Accelerated BS/MSAA program
The combined BS/MSAA program is intended for qualified students in the Winthrop undergraduate accounting program. It consists of 150 credit hours (120 undergraduate and 30 graduate) where the programs share six semester hours of 500-level courses (or students may take six credit hours from the MSAA curriculum while completing their undergraduate degree).
Undergraduate students pursuing this program must complete an Intent to Pursue Accelerated Program form and a Request to Take Courses for Graduate Credit form prior to registering for two 500-level courses from the MSAA curriculum, and no later than the first semester of their senior year. Students must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA at the time these forms are completed. No petitions will be allowed for students to count courses after-the-fact if they fail to complete the Intent to Pursue and Request for Graduate Credit forms prior to taking the two 500-level courses. Students are required to consult with their undergraduate faculty advisor to determine which courses to take. Undergraduates who pursue this accelerated program will need to apply for admission to the MSAA program and meet the same admission criteria as other applicants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.