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 (18 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 |
| Required Course (3 credit hours) | ||
| FIN 643 | Corporate Financial Policy | 3 |
| Elective Courses (choose 3: 9 credit hours) | ||
| ACC 650 | International Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 615 | Valuation & Financial Modeling | 3 |
| MGT 651 | Strategic MIS | 3 |
| ACC 614 | Topics: | 3 |
| ECO 640 | Econometrics | 3 |
| MGT 670 | People in Organizations | 3 |
| ACC 606 | Governmental and Non Profit Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 679 | Data & KM in Digital Econ | 3 |
| Capstone Course (3 credit hours) | ||
| ACC 682 | Topic: (Advanced Management Accounting) | 3 |