Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC)
“In addition to its exemplary reputation in the business world, a key reason I selected Keller was because the program incorporated the CPA exam preparation courses.”
- Shunda Mack, Keller Alumnus
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Accounting Master's Degree Program
Despite slower job growth in other fields, the need for accounting professionals continues to increase.1 If you're looking to take advantage of this growth and streamline your career advancement, our accelerated Master's in Accounting program is designed for you. You could gain a foundation in current accounting issues while exploring coursework relevant to your professional development, such as CPA exam preparation, auditing or taxation.
If you're a CPA candidate, the integrated curriculum of our Master's in Accounting program enables you to earn academic credits that may help you satisfy the CPA licensing requirements in your state, may allow you to sit for the CPA exam in many states and prepares you for the CPA exam through courses that integrate Becker Professional Education's CPA Exam Review learning approach and materials.
1Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition. Employment sub-section: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm#emply
Admission Requirement
To be admitted to the MSAC degree program, applicants must provide evidence of one of the following:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- A Bachelor's Degree with a specialization in Accounting or Finance
- Successful completion of all parts of the CPA exam
- A CPA license
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Study at Keller on campus, online or a mix of both
We give you the flexibility to attend classes at any of our 90+ campus locations, take all of your graduate courses online or even do a combination of both.
Explore online learning
At Keller, we offer online graduate classes taught with the same focus on personal attention and academic rigor as classes taught on campus. And because courses are offered online, you can schedule working on your education around working on your career — not the other way around.
On campus and online
For those students who need the flexibility of studying online to balance work, school and life, but also want a classroom experience, we offer a mix of both on campus and online learning. Take some courses online and some at a location convenient for you, whichever best fits your schedule.
Tuition, fees and expenses†
Master of Science in Accounting1Choose one of the two following paths:
† Effective beginning July 2012.
Experience the real value of a graduate education
Not only will you be learning skills that could help you rise to the top of your field, you'll also be gaining a valuable credential that may affect your entire career. A graduate education could change your earning potential, ability to be promoted and more.
Financing options
There are many scholarships and other financial aid options available for qualifying students that may help make your graduate education more affordable. Click one of the links below for more info.
If you're a DeVry graduate, you may be eligible for up to four course exemptions* through the Keller Fast Track.
*Course exemptions are not available in New York or New Jersey
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MSAC Graduation Requirements
Total program length varies based on the number of courses taken per 8-week session. That means that if you take 1 class per session, you could complete your degree program in as few as 20 months.
CPA Candidates1
- Total credit hours: 30
- Required program: 9
- Exam prep: 9
- Career focused: 6
- Elective: 6
Existing CPAs1
- Total credit hours: 30
- Required program: 9
- Discipline specific: 9
- Career focused: 6
- Elective: 6
MSAC Coursework
The coursework in our degree program is designed to equip you with the competencies that accounting professionals need to advance in the field and to help you potentially earn your professional certification.
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Required program courses (9 credit hours)
- Current Issues in Accounting (ACCT525) - 3 credit hours
- This course addresses current issues in the field of accounting. Topics include ethics; harmonization of accounting and financial reporting methods; recent accounting pronouncements and the effect of these pronouncements on various entities; and current issues being addressed by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASB), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Prerequisite: ACCT504 or permission of the academic administrator
- Professional Research for Accountants (ACCT540) - 3 credit hours
- This course examines professional research skills critical in the accounting profession. Students identify research problems and authoritative sources, develop search criteria, gather and evaluate data, and formulate conclusions using a real-world case study approach in the areas of financial accounting, tax and audit. Students prepare a written report of their research and findings, and present recommendations. Prerequisite: ACCT551
- Accounting Capstone (ACCT601) - 3 credit hours
- Students in this culminating course integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout the MSAC program. Students apply what they have learned to challenges faced by accountants balancing the needs of customers, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders within ethical and legal considerations. Prerequisites: ACCT525 and ACCT540
Capstone Course: Accounting
The Capstone Course is a culmination of your prior coursework and is often taken toward the end of your program. It gives you the opportunity to utilize the hard-earned knowledge and skills you've developed as a Keller student in a real-world setting, whether that's at your current workplace or by developing and implementing a business plan. Each year, the most outstanding and successful Capstone Project in its category is recognized with an achievement award.
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1Availability varies by location.
Get Quick Answers to Top Questions
- Can I obtain a CPA license from Keller?
- Though we cannot grant a CPA license, we do offer CPA exam preparation courses that integrate Becker Professional Education's CPA Exam Review Methodology. You can incorporate CPA exam prep courses as part of your coursework for programs such as Master of Accounting & Financial Management, MBA with an Accounting Concentration or Graduate Certificate in CPA Preparation.
- What's the difference between a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Specialized Master's Degree and a Graduate Certificate?
- These offerings are all graduate-level areas of study, but the main differences are the coursework and required number of credits that you'll need to take. Depending on your career interests and goals, one area of study may be best for you. To find out more about our offerings, contact a member of our team.
- Do certain programs require more credit hours than others?
- Yes, credit hour requirements do vary among degree programs because the course requirements vary among degree programs. Visit the graduate degree program page and click on the degree program that you're interested in to see specific coursework requirements.
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