The Department of Accounting & Finance offers a program of studies leading to a Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree. The purpose of this program is to develop the graduate’s conceptual understanding of current and emerging technical issues facing the accounting profession, advanced technical skills in the area of elective concentration, and research and communication skills commensurate with the requirements of the accounting profession. The M.Acc. degree requires 30 semester hours to complete, exclusive of Foundational Proficiencies. The core courses provide advanced work in the areas of financial and managerial accounting, contemporary professional issues, auditing, tax, and financial management. A strong emphasis on the development of analytic, communication, and presentation skills is evident in the courses. An elective course allows for additional specialization in tax or other areas of accounting or business with the consent of the student’s advisor. Graduates of this program are now successfully pursuing careers in public accounting as auditors, consultants, and tax practitioners; in industry as financial and operational managers; and in government in a variety of roles. The emphasis on writing and speaking, when combined with the emphasis on analysis and advanced technical information, is intended to prepare graduates to pursue the professional opportunities of their choice. Some graduate assistantships are available through the College of Business. In addition to assistantships, some graduate scholarships and fellowships are available. To be considered for these, a student must submit a scholarship/fellowship application to the Financial Aid Office. Limited scholarship assistance is also available directly from the Accounting & Finance Department. Contact the department for information concerning the certificate.