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Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) degree program at South University is designed to prepare students with an undergraduate accounting degree for careers in professional accounting, including corporate and/or public accounting. The accounting coursework contained in the MSA program, may allow a student to qualify to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination. Students should familiarize themselves with the specific candidacy requirements of the State Board of Accountancy in the particular state in which they wish to take the CPA examination.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

1. Apply critical analysis skills to apply contemporary accounting principles and practices to the decisions faced by evolving business organizations.
2. Integrate principles of accounting, economics, finance, law, risk, and management to articulate innovative solutions to organizational challenges.
3. Integrate the auditing process, including the synthesis of information systems and communications, internal controls, and corporate governance.
4. Critique and apply the concepts, principles, and methods gleaned from professional and academic accounting research to challenges in the accounting profession.
5. Assess ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities required in the accounting profession.