Master of Science in Accounting and Business Advisory Services

Master of Science in Accounting and Business Advisory Services

University of Baltimore Graduate Programs

The M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program is not just about accounting; it encompasses areas of finance and information systems, too.

The Master of Science in Accounting and Business Advisory Services is a specialized degree program designed to both further the success of current accounting professionals and equip career-changers with the skills necessary to enter and excel in this industry. This innovative program is ideal for those interested in the areas of public accounting, corporate or nonprofit accounting. Practicing accountants will benefit from courses that cover the related disciplines of financial management and information technology, ultimately building on the technical accounting skills acquired in a traditional undergraduate program.
 

This program is also appropriate for those who may have limited or no previous accounting education but who wish to pursue a career in this industry. While the program complements undergraduate study in accounting, our students come from a variety of undergraduate disciplines and graduate ready to enter the professional accounting world.
 

ENHANCE YOUR CAREER.

This graduate program gives you the competitive advantage and the technical skills you need for effective and ethical business consulting and is an ideal choice if you are looking to:

  • build on your undergraduate degree
  • fulfill the 150 hours of education required to take the certified public
    accountant exam
  • apply accounting knowledge and concepts to regulatory environments,
    external reporting, securities acts and Sarbanes-Oxley
  • possess the necessary research skills to study business and accounting
    problems effectively
  • define business information needs and the technological solutions to
    meet those needs.

DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS.

Through this program, you’ll become knowledgeable in:

• contemporary issues in financial reporting • managerial cost and control systems• assurance services • financial analysis and strategy• investment analysis • database management systems analysis.

OUR FACULTY.

  • combine academic scholarship with practical experience
  • have a full range of knowledge in accounting and business advisory issues
  • are active consultants in their fields of expertise
  • regularly publish articles in major journals
  • create relationships with industry professionals from which you can benefit.

KNOW THE PROGRAM.

We are accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and the highest distinction that business schools can receive worldwide. The program was designed with working professionals in mind; our classes are offered evenings, and many are also offered online.

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW.

 ADDITIONAL GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS

  • M.S. in Business - Finance
  • M.S. in Taxation
  • M.B.A. (UB/Towson MBA)

    PROGRAM COURSES

    Fundamental Courses

    To meet accounting undergraduate equivalency requirements, students may be required to complete some or all of the following courses

    ACCT
    405
    Income Taxation (3)
    ACCT
    504
    Introduction to Accounting (3)
    ACCT
    510
    Intermediate Accounting I (3)
    ACCT
    511
    Intermediate Accounting II (3)
    ACCT
    512
    Auditing/Accounting Information Systems (3)
    ACCT
    513
    Intermediate Accounting III / Advanced Accounting (3)
    ACCT
    640
    Accounting for Managerial Decisions (3)
    ECON
    504
    Economics (3)
    FIN
    504
    Financial Management (3)
    OPRE
    504
    Data Analysis and Decisions (3)

    Fundamental Course "Waivers": Information pertaining to course waivers can be viewed on the UB/Towson MBA Web site.

    Degree Requirements [30 credits]

    Required Accounting Courses [12 credits]

    ACCT
    630
    Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting (3)
    ACCT
    720
    Design of Managerial Cost and Control Systems (3)
    ACCT
    740
    Advanced Topics in Assurance Services (3)
    ACCT
    752

    Advanced Topics in Accounting Systems (3) or INSS 640 Information Technology for Business Transformation

    Required Finance Courses [6 credits]

    FIN
    640
    Financial Analysis and Strategy (3)
    FIN
    715
    Security Analysis (3)

    Required Information Technology Courses [6 credits]

    INSS
    651
    Database Management Systems (3) or AIT 632 Data Management Systems* (3)
    INSS
    671
    Systems Analysis (3) or AIT 610 Systems Development Process* (3)
    *These courses are offered by the College of Business and Economics at Towson University.

    Electives [6 credits]

    Select two courses from the following:

    ACCT
    655
    Tax Policy (3)
    ACCT
    680
    Taxation of Entities ** (3)
    ACCT
    770
    Seminar in Current Topics in Accounting ** (3)
    ACCT
    797
    Special Topics in Accounting (3)
    AIT
    600
    Information Technology Infrastructure* (3)
    AIT
    612
    Information Systems Vulnerability and Risk Analysis * (3)
    AIT
    614
    Network Security * (3)
    FIN
    705
    Financial Analysis and Forecasting (3)
    FIN
    720
    International Finance (3)
    FIN
    725
    Derivatives and Risk Management (3)
    FIN
    735
    Portfolio Management (3)
    FIN
    750
    Real Estate Investment (3)
    FIN
    770
    New Venture Financing (3)
    FIN
    780
    Corporate Valuation and Restructuring (3)
    FIN
    797
    Special Topics in Finance (3)
    INSS
    641
    Leadership of the IT Function (3)
    INSS
    650
    Networking and Telecommunications (3)
    INSS
    765
    e-Commerce Technologies and Applications (3)
    INSS
    797
    Advanced Topics in Information Systems (3)
    *These courses are offered by the College of Business and Economics at Towson University.
    **available as electives only for students who have not taken equivalent courses in
    their undergraduate program

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants to the graduate business programs are responsible for presenting the following information for consideration for admission:

    1. Application: Submit your application to the Office of Admissions with the appropriate application fee. Online applications are available at www.ubalt.edu/admissions.
    2. Transcripts: Submit two official copies of transcripts from all institutions attended
    3. Graduate Management Admissions Test score: Send official copies of your GMAT score.  When requesting GMAT scores, please use UB's code:  DDP-XC-03.  Information about the GMAT is available at http://www.mba.com/mba
    4. Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters addressing your abilities to successfully complete a graduate business program.
    5. Personal Statement/Essay: Briefly detail your reasons for seeking a graduate business degree, your short and long term professional and personal goals and how you think this graduate program will help you achieve them. Provide any additional information that will highlight unique aspects of your candidacy to the Admissions Committee.  Please limit statement to 1,000 words.
    6. Resume:  Provide a current resume detailing employment history (including dates, titles, responsibilities), professional responsibilities, and community activities.

    Note: Applicants for nondegree and certificate status need not submit a GMAT test score

    Graduate Management Admissions Test -- Waiver Policy

    Generally, applicants are required to take the GMAT, except those who apply as nondegree, certificate or visiting students or those who are eligible for a GMAT waiver. The following provisions qualify for an applicant for GMAT waiver consideration: (1) Possession of an advanced degree, or (2) the combination of an undergraduate grade point average of 3.25 or higher and at least five years of significant professional work experience.  A personal interview with a program advisor may be required.  A GMAT waiver is available to students who meet specific criteria. The GMAT Waiver form is required and can be downloaded from the UB/Towson M.B.A. Web site.

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