Accounting Science - Northern Illinois University

Accounting Science from Northern Illinois University is a Campus Master Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. The objective of the M.A.S. program is to provide its graduates with the professional skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to be successful, professional accountants in today?s complex business environment. The program focuses on broad-based accounting knowledge; knowledge in other business disciplines that complements a professional accounting career; the ability to integrate this knowledge to make business decisions; the development of research, communication, technology and team-building skills; and an understanding of ethical issues and expectations for professional conduct. In addition to the College of Business standards listed under ?Graduate Study in Business,? the admission standard for the Department of Accountancy is a minimum 3.00 GPA in undergraduate accountancy courses. Candidates may also be asked by the department graduate adviser to complete an interview either in person or by phone. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has approved NIU as a participant in IIA?s Endorsed Internal Auditing Program. To receive a IIA certifcate of completion, a student must have either a B.S. in accountancy from NIU or an M.A.S. degree from NIU. As part of the certifcate requirements students must complete ACCY 562, an approved business elective, and an academic internship (ACCY 473 or ACCY 673) in an internal audit position. A student completing the internal audit course work will have ?Completion of internal audit course work as endorsed by the Institute of Internal Auditors? on the official NIU transcript. View more details on Northern Illinois University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.