Accounting

Admission Requirements

Admissions criteria for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Program

Course Requirements

Outcomes

Offered at Online Programs

Note: Not all Online Program offerings are available to residents of all U.S. states. Please contact an admissions representative for further information.

Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) degree program at South University is designed to prepare students with an undergraduate accounting degree for careers in professional accounting, including corporate and/or public accounting. Our Master of Science in Accounting is not designed to lead to licensure, including the CPA examination. Graduates from this program who earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting may be eligible to sit for the CPA examination.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

1. Apply critical analysis skills to apply contemporary accounting principles and practices to the decisions faced by evolving business organizations.
2. Integrate principles of accounting, economics, finance, law, risk, and management to articulate innovative solutions to organizational challenges.
3. Integrate the auditing process, including the synthesis of information systems and communications, internal controls, and corporate governance.
4. Critique and apply the concepts, principles, and methods gleaned from professional and academic accounting research to challenges in the accounting profession.
5. Assess ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities required in the accounting profession.

Online Classroom

Haven’t experienced online learning before or wondering what it’s like to earn your degree online at South University? While the mode of learning is different from the traditional classroom experience with added convenience and flexibility, we hold the same high standards of academic excellence in the online classroom. 

South University’s online programs combine a curriculum designed for student outcomes and a classroom designed for flexibility and engagement. Our online classroom learning platform, Brightspace, provides you with a host of features to enhance your learning experience, including:

• Advanced media content
• Personalized navigation
• Simplified online learning atmosphere
• Access to digital books
• Emailing and instant messaging options

We provide more than just an online classroom, bringing a range of campus experiences and services online. In addition, the online classroom is accessible on the go via mobile devices and with tools like the Pulse App. Pulse helps you stay connected and on track with your course by providing a number of features such as course calendars, readings and assignments, feedback and grades, and announcements.

Read more about online requirements here. 

Preparing For CPA Exam

When combined with a completed bachelor’s degree, the accounting and business coursework in the MS in Accounting online program may qualify you to take the Certified Public Accounting Examination. All students should familiarize themselves with the specific candidacy requirements of the State Board of Accountancy in the particular state in which they wish to take the CPA examination.

South University does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to South University.

Career Outlook

These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:

• Accountant
• Auditor (Both Internal and External Auditor)
• Tax Preparer/Planner
• Appraisers of Personal or Business Property
• Risk Assessment or Risk Examiner
• Tax Examiner/Revenue Agent
• Investment Analyst

_{*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.}