Masters Degree in Accounting

Program Objectives

Berkshireuniversity Master of Accountancy enables students to contribute to the accounting profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Apply accounting theory, practice, and professional ethical behavior to make informed decisions in their profession
• Evaluate and apply generally accepted accounting principles and practices using emerging technologies
• Create a shared vision of an accounting culture by understanding and responding to the needs of business and society in a global environment.
• Effectively apply accounting expertise to the disclosure of accounting information needed by internal and external decision-makers
• Continue to renew and develop expertise in the field of accounting up to and including professional certification
• Demonstrate professional communication skills in writing through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents and presentations.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in accounting; or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in business or equivalent with appropriate upper division accounting coursework

Program Outline

NOTE: Courses in the Master of Accountancy program are each eight-weeks in length, and students are normally scheduled for one course at a time.

To receive a Master of Accountancy degree, students must earn 36 graduate level credit hours. Thirty of the program hours must be completed through Keiser University. Program requirements are as follows: