Why a Master's Degree in Accountancy?

Employment Opportunities

The future of accounting is bright according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics which projects a 34 percent increase in job openings by the year 2005.

The 150-hour requirement to become a CPA reflects the increased skills required to advise businesses in more competitive and complex environment. The mast’s degree is a valuable investment whether you want to enter public accounting, industry, government, or academia. A recent study found that over half of corporations which hire accountants feel the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation and the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) are very important.

Rewarding Careers

The field of accounting offers stimulating and challenging work that is constantly evolving. Because accountants spend a lot of time looking under the hoods of businesses they really learn how businesses work. Accountants work in a wide variety of activities including reporting and auditing financial results, computing costs and measuring performance, creating and improving information systems, and developing tax planning strategies.

Outstanding Faculty

Faculty with Ph.D. and J.D. degrees, professional certifications, business experiences, scholarly research, and teaching excellence add up to an outstanding team to guide your graduate education in accounting.