Accounting (MSA)

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) is a specialized degree in accounting. The program appeals to a wide variety of students from different backgrounds and is designed to meet the needs of these students by presenting them with different choices to focus their study.  It offers accounting majors the flexibility to combine their accounting backgrounds with coursework in information systems and finance.  Students who are new to the field of accounting are able to combine their diverse backgrounds with a graduate degree in accounting.

Students may pursue either a professional accountancy option or an accounting information systems option.  Those with non-accounting degrees are required to complete 24 credits of business and accounting foundation courses.  Students who have completed equivalent foundation courses at the undergraduate or graduate level may apply for waivers.  Beyond the foundation courses, students must complete a total of 30 credits.  At least 15 credits must be graduate accounting courses, of which 12 credits must be at the 600-level.

Recent MSA graduates obtained positions in public accounting, industry, information systems consulting, internal auditing and taxation.  Some have also gone on to pursue doctoral study in accounting.

Admission Requirements

You need to have a completed application to be considered for admission. That means that you have to have a GMAT score (at least 500), a TOEFL score if you are an international student, hold an undergraduate degree, have your statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, resume, transcripts (at least a 2.75 GPA) and all the other material in to us so that our graduate admissions committee can evaluate your application.

Akron Advantage

For five consecutive years, the Princeton Review has rated the College of Business Administration at The University of Akron as one of the best business schools in the nation. Regardless of the field you choose, at Akron you have the opportunity to learn from business faculty with a deep involvement in business and who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with you.

In recent studies by AACSB International, The University of Akron CBA was rated at the top in its Carnegie Class in terms of faculty accessibility and willingness to help our students. This is an attribute that we hold in high regard and one that we are proud to offer to our students.

Current students and alums of our graduate programs attest to our strengths and our dedication to meeting the needs of our students by providing an excellent education and solid support service to help students succeed. We believe in fitting the product to the consumer, not the consumer to the product.

All the graduate business programs can be pursued on a full or part time basis and course loads can vary each semester. A student pursuing an accounting degree may wish to take a heavier load in the summer and fall and less of a load in the busy season of spring. Others may wish to take summers off or accelerate their studies to accommodate their future plans.

Your degree, your way. That is clearly an advantage of Akron.

Additional Information

Information Systems Electives (12 Credits)
6500:643	Analysis and Design of Business Systems	3
6500:641	Business Database Systems	3
6500:648	Management of telecommunications	3
6500:678	Project Management	3