The M.S. Degree in Accounting prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in public accounting, industry and finance, government and nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to help acquire knowledge and skills in one or more accounting areas: Accounting Information Systems, Financial and Public Accounting, and Taxation. Graduates of the program are prepared to take a professional examination for entry into their selected area, are committed to professional and career development beyond their formal education, are equipped to become leaders who exhibit high standards of ethical conduct, and are prepared for doctoral study programs or research positions.