Accounting - Michigan State University

Accounting from Michigan State University is a Campus Master Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. The Master of Science degree in Accounting is designed for persons who have completed, or will complete, the accounting courses or their equivalents that are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting at Michigan State University . It provides an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge in at least one specialty area of accounting and to complete courses in several related fields such as finance, management, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, marketing and communication. Flexibility is the key characteristic of this master's program. Each student's program of study is developed according to chosen professional objectives, complementary to prior academic work. This degree is relevant for persons interested in positions in the Certified Public Accounting profession, with its specialty areas of assurance services and taxation, or in similar positions in industry, consulting firms, and government. The program develops the practice of accounting beyond the entry level addressed by the typical undergraduate accounting degree program. It demands superior technical accounting knowledge, especially in an accounting specialty area, and the ability to apply this knowledge to advance the goals of organizations. A professional accountant possesses strong analytical, writing and oral communication skills as well as well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with groups and to provide leadership. There is increasing evidence that an undergraduate college degree may be insufficient to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge and skill development necessary for rapid advancement to leadership positions in business. Most states, including Michigan, have passed legislation requiring at least 150 semester hours of college education to obtain a Certified Public Accountant certification. Students who complete the requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting degree and who have completed Accounting 308 (Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting) or its equivalent at another institution, fulfill the educational requirements for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination in Michigan and for the Certificate in Management Accounting Examination. In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of The Eli Broad College of Business and Graduate School of Management, students must meet the requirements specified below. View more details on Michigan State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.