M.S. in Accounting and Information Systems

The Master of Accounting and Information Systems (MACIS) program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Entering students who have not already done so must complete the following prerequisite courses: one course each in fundamentals of accounting, principles of macro- and microeconomics, business statistics, business law, principles of management, principles of marketing, principles of finance, fundamentals of management science, and business policy. There are several other prerequisite courses that are unique to the option chosen.

Students without prior collegiate studies in accounting and business administration can expect to spend at least two years in the program. For those who have fulfilled the background requirements - ie., students who studied business, accounting, or information systems as undergraduates - the program can normally be completed in 12-15 months.

The Master of Accounting and Information Systems program requires the completion of 30 semester hours. It is designed to provide graduates with specialized knowledge in one of four program options: information systems, financial reporting and assurance services, financial services, or tax accounting. Students choose an option upon entering the program.