Student Learning Outcomes - Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Accountancy engage in a program that builds on the undergraduate curriculum with the goal of attaining eligibility to sit for the CPA exam and preparing for careers as accountants.
The Accountancy program has identified the following graduate program goals and student learning objectives:
Goal 1: Accounting Skills and Knowledge - students will possess accounting skills and knowledge, and utilize the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in the accounting profession.
1.1: Students can solve complex accounting problems using appropriate methods.
1.2: Students can draw appropriate conclusions from accounting information.
Goal 2: Professional Responsibilities - students will understand an accountant’s ethical and regulatory responsibilities.
2.1: Students can apply professional conduct standards to solve ethical dilemmas.
2.2: Students can identify relevant regulatory responsibilities.
Goal 3: Information Technology Skills & Knowledge - students will be able to utilize information skills and knowledge to analyze electronic information.
3.1: Students can effectively utilize accounting information technology.
3.2: Students can conduct data analysis and interpret the results.
Goal 4: Communication - students will communicate effectively.
4.1: Students can demonstrate effective oral communication.
4.2: Students can demonstrate effective written communication.
The M.A. in Accountancy program is designed to provide advanced level study in accounting. The program provides graduate exposure to the traditional areas of accounting (financial, income tax, audit and data analytics) through the accounting core. The electives allow sufficient flexibility in course work to permit advanced study in specific areas such as tax, financial planning or managerial accounting. Completion of the program qualifies the graduate to sit for the CPA examination in Missouri.
M.A. in Accountancy Admission Requirements - Beyond the University and College admission requirements, applicants for the Accountancy program must meet the following additional admission requirements:
1. A student who has earned a B.S.B.A. degree (any major) from an AACSB-International accredited school with a GPA of 3.50 or higher is automatically eligible for admission.
2. If the criteria for admission (in No. 1 above) is not met, the following criteria apply:
A. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.65,
B. A minimum score of 400 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and
C. A minimum “admission score” based on one of the following criteria: (200 x undergraduate cumulative grade point average) + GMAT score > 1000.
OR
(200 x grade point average on last 60 hours of undergraduate credit) + GMAT score > 1050.
Note: In lieu of a GMAT score, a predicted GMAT score, based on GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores, may be used.
