• 30 credits
• Flexible face-to-face format with online options designed for working adults
• Finish in 1 year on full-time schedule or in 2-3 years part-time
• Fall, Spring or Summer semester start dates
• Build expertise for a career in the private, public, or not-for-profit sector
• Taught by accessible faculty with exceptional practitioner experience
• Learn skills that you can take back to workplace immediately
• Receive superior student advising and career counseling from staff committed to your success
• Interact with the local community through participation in the annual accounting dinner, annual career fair, tours of area accounting firms, attendance at Accounting Club events, and through opportunities in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
• Receive a discount to the leading CPA review program in the country (Becker CPA Review) through our business partnership

MS Accountancy coursework is divided into two categories: Business and Accounting Courses. Integrated throughout the courses are topics related to change, innovation, international business, and social responsibility. A total of 30 credits are required for completion of the degree. For students without undergraduate courses in business functional areas from a 4 year regionally accredited institution, it is recommended that they complete courses in the following areas: finance, marketing, management and IT Management.

Accounting Courses
A minimum of 15 credits of Accounting Courses:

Required Courses

• BUS 714 - Advanced Cost Management & Control 3 Credit(s) *
• BUS 726 - Advanced Accounting I 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 727 - Governmental & Not-For-Profit Accounting 3 Credit(s) **
• BUS 756 - Fraud & Forensic Accounting 3 Credit(s) *
• BUS 798 - Strategic Management Accounting 3 Credit(s)

*Students who have not completed a course in accounting systems, will be required to take BUS 725 - Accounting Systems instead of BUS 714 - Advanced Cost Management & Control **Students who have not completed a course in auditing will be required to take BUS 706 - Auditing instead of BUS 756 - Fraud and Forensic Accounting

Electives
Students may take up to one of the following electives:

• BUS 709 - Income Tax Accounting II 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 717 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance I 1 Credit(s) And BUS 718 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II Variable 2-3 Credit(s)

Business Courses
12 credits of Business Courses

Required Courses

• BUS 601 - Executive Communication 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 616 - Business Ethics 3 Credit(s) OR PHIL 604 - Professional Ethics 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 723 - Business Law II 3 Credit(s)

Electives
At least one of the following electives:

• BUS 603 - Organizational Development/Behavior 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 604 - Operations Management 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 605 - Statistics for Managers 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 606 - Strategic Marketing 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 607 - Corporate Finance 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 618 - Managing Information and Technology 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 679 - Business Internship Variable 3-6 Credit(s)
• BUS 712 - Investments 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 719 - Personal Financial Planning 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 761 - Quality Improvement Methods 3 Credit(s)
• BUS 792A - International Study Tour A-China 1 Credit(s) And BUS 792B - International Study Tour B-China 2 Credit(s)
• BUS 795A - International Study Tour A-Germany 1 Credit(s) And BUS 795B - International Study Tour B-Germany 2 Credit(s)

Attending graduate school is one of the best investments you will ever make in yourself and your future.  While the benefits to personal growth are priceless, our program can expand your career options and enhance your earning power in the marketplace.  When considering the total cost of your education, be sure to consider the lasting positive impact it will have on your personal and professional future.

Graduate tuition for the 2021-2022 year is $764 per credit (effective Summer 2021).

The following links provide helpful information about the career outlook for accountants:

• Accounting Jobs Today
• AICPA Sponsored Site
• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Robert Half Salary Guide

We encourage students to submit their application and admissions materials by the priority deadlines.  However, we will continue to accept applications on a continuous basis until the start of the semester.  Applications considered complete after the priority deadline can be considered for admission for the next session.

New students may enroll in the fall or spring semester. Please note our priority deadlines:

• Spring Session I – January 1
• Spring Session II – March 1
• Summer Session – May 1
• Fall Session I – August 1
• Fall Session II – October I 

To be considered for admission, applicants must provide the following:

1. Completed graduate application. This application is for students who want to pursue a Master’s degree, certificate, or take courses as a non-degree seeking student. The graduate application fee is waived for graduates of Edgewood College and for veterans.
2. Official transcripts reflecting completion of a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from a United States regionally accredited or equivalent post-secondary institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application.
   1. Transcripts must provide evidence of completion of the following 10 prerequisite courses or equivalent courses.  Students may complete foundation courses through the Edgewood College post-bacc in accountancy program prior to the start of the MSA program.
   • Micro-Economics or Macro-Economics
   • Business Law I
   • Cost Accounting
   • Statistics
   • Finance
   • Financial Accounting
   • Finite Math¹
   • Intermediate Accounting I²
   • Intermediate Accounting II²
   • Tax I²
     

   ¹Business calculus is also recommended and is a prerequisite for some of the electives in the MSA Program.
   ²Prerequisites must be taken at an accredited 4-year college or university.

3. Contact information for two college or university professors, supervisors, and/or professional colleagues who can speak to your potential for success
4. A written statement explaining what you hope to gain from your participation in the program, what you bring to the program, and how specific background experiences will aid in your success as a student.
5. A detailed resume evidencing at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
6. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of at least 430 or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) converted to a comparable GMAT score.  For more information on the GMAT, including test preparation and registration, please visit www.mba.com or call 1-800-717-4628.  The GMAT is NOT required if the applicant has a GPA of at least 2.5 overall or on the last 60 credits.

GMAT Fee Waiver
Applicants with financial need may qualify for a GMAT fee waiver.  GMAT fee waiver requests must be received by December 1.  For more information, please contact your admissions counselor.

International Students
International students are eligible to apply for the program.  To learn more about international student requirements, please click here.

Transfer Credits
You may submit up to 9 semester hours of graduate credit for consideration of transfer to Edgewood College for application to a degree program. Approval of the respective department is required. To be considered for application to a degree program, a course must have been taken within the past three years. For more information about transfer credits, please contact your admissions counselor.

Whether you’re pursuing a career in the public, private, or not-for-profit sector, you’ll have the educational training, the work experiences and the networking opportunities to succeed.  Our curriculum provides a deep understanding of the complex and dynamic world of accounting, preparing you for careers in public accounting in audit and tax, private accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting. 

In addition to academic preparation, accounting faculty will encourage you to obtain valuable work experiences while you complete your accounting degree program.  Work experiences range from volunteer work such as in our Edgewood sponsored VITA program--to full or part-time internships in public or private accounting  -- to part-time corporate or not-for-profit work experiences.

Students and graduates of the MSA program lead positive growth in a variety of fields throughout Wisconsin and in some of the top companies in Madison.  Sample careers include:

Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  The MSA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Higher Learning Commission
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Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: 312-263-0456  or 800-621-7440
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