Accounting, M.S.
Niagara University’s Master of Science in Accounting, is intended to provide students with a rigorous, advanced study in the areas of accounting, taxation and audit and assurance practice.
The program will require completion of eleven graduate level courses that can be completed over a one and-a-half year period, with evening and Saturday classes. Seven required classes provide a thorough foundation in the field of accounting, auditing and internal controls, as well as, corporate financial policy. Four elective classes provide the remaining curriculum. Elective classes include courses in taxation, finance, organizational development and strategic information systems and big data analysis.
The MS will provide a solid foundation in theory, research, and professional practice that will prepare program graduates to write the CPA Exam. Finally, the MS Accounting program will provide those students seeking to progress academically into Ph.D. programs in accounting a strong background in research theory and practice.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Accounting Courses (21 credit hours) | ||
| ACC 601 | Strategic Accounting Analysis and | 3 |
| ACC 602 | Advanced Business Tax Strategy | 3 |
| ACC 603 | Advanced Accounting Theory | 3 |
| ACC 604 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| ACC 605 | Internal Controls | 3 |
| ACC 607 | Appl Accounting Info Systems & Analytics | 3 |
| ACC 685 | CPA Research Strategy & Planning | 3.00 |
| Required Course (3 credit hours) | ||
| FIN 643 | Corporate Financial Policy | 3 |
| Elective Courses (Select two for 6 credits) | ||
| ACC 619 | Integrated Studies in Accounting I | 3 |
| MGT 611 | Data Mgmt & Analy for Decision Making | 3 |
| FIN 615 | Valuation & Financial Modeling | 3 |
| MGT 651 | Strategic Use of Emerging Technology | 3 |
| ACC 614 | Topics: | 3 |
| ECO 640 | Econometrics | 3 |
| MGT 670 | LWI: Princ of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| ACC 606 | Governmental and Non Profit Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 672 | Entrepreneurial Mindset & Problem Solv | 3 |
| MKG 631 | Marketing Strategy and AI | 3 |
| Capstone Course (3 credit hours) | ||
| ACC 620 | Integrated Studies 2 | 3 |