Data Analytics Specialization
There's no doubt that data rules the business world. Accounting professionals with expertise in data analytics are in-demand. This specialization provides students with the accounting expertise they need and the analytics that that want to differentiate themselves in the market.
Program Requirements [30 - 42 credits]
The M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program requires 30 credits of coursework plus a maximum of 12 credits of foundation coursework for those students with an undergraduate degree not in business or accounting.
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Foundation Courses [Waiveable]
Up to 12 Foundation Credits may be waived. Please speak with your adviser. Course No. Title Credits ACCT 505 Accounting Essentials
1.5 ACCT 510 Intermediate Accounting I
Prerequisite: ACCT 505
3 ACCT 511 Intermediate Accounting II
Prerequisite: ACCT 510
3 ACCT 512 Auditing
Prerequisite: ACCT 505
3 FIN 505 Essentials of Finance 1.5 -
Required Core Courses [15 Credits]
All students in the program will take 15 credits of required courses. Course No. Title Credits ACCT 624 Accounting Analytics
Prerequisite: ACCT 512 or equivalent or permission
3 ACCT 680 Taxation of Entities
Prerequisites: ACCT 5143 ACCT 740 Advanced Topics in Assurance Services
Prerequisites: ACCT 512 or equivalent3 ACCT 752
~or~
INSS 605Topics in Information Systems
Prerequisites: ACCT 505
~or~
IT for Business Transformation3
3FIN 605 Financial Management
Prerequisite: FIN 505.1.5 FIN 625 Corporate Finance
Prerequisites: FIN 5051.5
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Electives
Students pursuing the "General Accounting" option are required
to take 15 elective credits.
Students pursuing one of the program's "specializations" are required
to take 6 elective credits.Course No. Title Credits ACCT 513 Intermediate Accounting III
Prerequisite: Completed or concurrent enrollment in ACCT 511.3 ACCT 514 Fundamentals of Income Taxation
Prerequisite: ACCT 505.
3 ACCT 605 Performance Management & Accounting Controls
Prerequisite: ACCT 504 or ACCT 505.3 ACCT 635 Financial Statement Analysis
Prerequisite: ACCT 504 or ACCT 505.3 ACCT 655 Tax Policy 3 ACCT 701 Accounting Ethics
Prerequisite: ACCT 505.3 ACCT 702 Federal & State Governmental Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT 505.3 ACCT 720 Strategic Probability Analysis
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the program or by permission.3 ACCT 755 Advanced Financial Reporting Issues
Prerequisite: ACCT 511.3 ACCT 770 Seminar in Current Topics in Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT 511.3 ACCT 795 Graduate Internship
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the program or by permission.3 ACCT 797 Special Topics in Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT 505 or by permission of the instructor.3 ECON 710 Economics of Sustainability and Social Responsibility 3 ENTR 760 Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: FIN 5053 FIN 700 Financial Statement Analysis
Prerequisite: ACCT 505 and FIN 5053 FIN 715 Investment Analysis
Prerequisite: FIN 5053 FIN 720 Global Finance
Prerequisite: FIN 6053 FIN 725 Risk Management
Prerequisite: FIN 6053 FIN 730 Fixed Income Analysis 3 FIN 750 Real Estate Investment
Prerequisite: FIN 6053 FIN 780 Business Valuation
Prerequisite: FIN 6053 FIN 797 Special Topics in Financial Management
Prerequisite: FIN 640 or FIN 6053 INSS 611 Data Science Toolkit I 1.5 INSS 612 Data Science Toolkit II
Prerequisite: INSS 6111.5 INSS 671 Systems Analysis & Design 3 INSS 722 Visual Business Intelligence 3 INSS 753 Internet and Network Security
Prerequisite: INSS 6053 INSS 797 Advanced Topics in Information Systems
Prerequisite: INSS 605 or INSS 6403 MGMT 798 Global Field Study
Prerequisite: By permission3 PUAD 622 Public Budgeting and Fiscal Administration 3 PUAD 700 Concepts & Practices of Nonprofits 3 PUAD 785 Public Sector Performance 3 TAXA 650 Tax Research and Writing 3 TAXA 651 Fundamentals of Federal Income Tax I 3 TAXA 652 Corporate Taxation
Prerequisite: TAXA 6513 TAXA 653 Partnership Taxation
Prerequisite: TAXA 6513 TAXA 654 Tax Practice & Procedure
Prerequisite: TAXA 6513
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Specialization in Data Analytics [9 Credits]
You may choose to use 9 credits to obtain specialized skills in data analytics.
The requirements for the specialization are as follows:Course No. Title Credits INSS 611 Data Science Toolkit I
1.5 INSS 612 Data Science Toolkit II
Prerequisite: INSS 611
1.5 INSS 651 Database Management Systems
3 INSS 722 Visual Business Intelligence
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Program Learning Goals
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Competency 1: Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
Learning Objective 1.1: Graduates will understand and apply the regulatory environment surrounding the accounting profession, as it pertains to external reporting.
Learning Objective 1.2: Graduates will use financial analysis to solve business problems and recommend actions that maximize shareholder value.
Learning Objective 1.3: Graduates will evaluate cost and control systems for their effectiveness in measuring performance.
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Competency 2: Research Skills
Learning Objective 2.1: Graduates will use appropriate professional research sources in investigating financial accounting reporting practices.
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Competency 3: Application of Information Systems and Technology
Learning Objective 3.1: Graduates will recommend information technology to support and advance business strategy and operations.
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Competency 4: Ethical Perspective
Learning Objective 4.1: Graduates will identify and analyze ethical dilemmas and recommend appropriate resolutions.
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Competency 5: Effective Communication Skills
Learning Objective 5.1: Graduates will prepare an effectively written report, using appropriate data, analysis, and conclusions.