The Shidler College of Business

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Academic Programs

Core Curriculum

Students may complete the Master of Accounting (MAcc) on either a full-time or part-time basis. MAcc students who attend full time can normally complete the course requirements within 18 months, provided prior completion of all undergraduate pre-requisites. Most MAcc classes meet in the evenings during the week, allowing students to work or intern during the day.

The MAcc consists of 17 credits of core courses. If a required course is waived, students substitute another course in the same area of study (at the same or higher level). The MAcc requires completing 30 credits, at least 18 credits of which are at the graduate level (600 or above).

  • If a student took a MAcc core course while an undergraduate and applied it toward the undergraduate degree requirements, the student needs to take an additional accounting elective as a graduate student in place of the core course. 
  • Students who did not complete an undergraduate degree in accounting must take 15 credits (5 courses) of introductory and intermediate accounting courses to qualify for continued study toward the MAcc. Students may complete these undergraduate foundational courses as additional courses in the program.

ACC 465 (Alpha) Accounting Capstone (2)

Lectures, discussions, case analysis. Integration of numerous elements of the accounting program. Current accounting issues discussed. Relevant topics for (B) managerial, tax and ethics; (C) financial, auditing, and accounting information systems. Combined together 465B and 465C, includes an emphasis on instruction in writing. Repeatable one time, credit earned for one time only. ACC majors only. A-F only. Pre: 401 (or concurrent) and 418 (or concurrent). 

ACC 616 Accounting Theory and Development (3)

History and theoretical background of accounting standards. Including accounting theories, formulating and testing theories; scientific, pragmatic, syntactic and semantic theories; normative and positive theories. Literature supportive and critical of accounting theories and standards. Pre: 323 or 582 with C- or better, or consent.

ACC 625 Accounting and Tax Research (3)

In-depth examination of tax and accounting research, IRC, and SEC procedures. Extensive practice in issue identification, reading and analyzing primary authority, and communicating results. Credit not given for both 606 and 625. Pre: 401 or 584 with C- or better, orientation program, or consent.

ACC 648 Financial Analysis (1)

Analyses of a firm’s profitability, liquidity, and solvency using ratios and common size financial statements. Students are expected to find strengths and weaknesses of the firm based on their analysis. Repeatable one time. A-F only. Pre: 323. Co-requisite: 660.

ACC 660 Analysis and Decision-Making (2)

Integrates learning through analysis and communication of comprehensive business problems. Stresses research, critical thinking, and analytical and communication skills applied to contemporary accounting and tax issues. Pre: 625 (or concurrent), must be taken concurrent with 648, no waiver.

ITM 683 Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (3)

Addresses business intelligence and data analytics at operational, tactical, and strategic levels using basic data science techniques, including visual, descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics methods and hands-on learning using current software tools. A-F only. Pre: 619 or consent.