Accounting Accelerated B.S./M.S.

Program Overview

The Accounting Accelerated B.S./M.S. program from Towson University combines undergraduate and graduate study to equip students for professional accounting careers in a shorter timeframe. The program meets the 150-credit CPA licensing requirement, providing advanced skills in accounting and related fields like finance and IT. Students complete a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses, with the latter counting towards both degrees, allowing them to earn both degrees more efficiently.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Accounting Accelerated B.S./M.S.
program at Towson University allows students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting in a shortened timeframe.
• The program provides the 150 credits required for CPA licensing in Maryland and several other states.
• Students acquire advanced skills beyond accounting in areas such as applied information technology, finance, and other relevant fields, enabling them to progress quickly in their careers.

Outline:

• Program Structure:
• Students complete their B.S.
in Accounting while working towards an M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services.
• In place of free electives and two accounting electives for the undergraduate program, students take three required courses from the master's program.
• The three courses (9 units) count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• A bachelor's degree is awarded after fulfilling all undergraduate requirements.
• The units and GPA for graduate courses taken as part of the accelerated program are applied towards the undergraduate degree.
Only the course units (not the GPA) for these graduate courses are applied towards the graduate degree.
• Course Schedule:
• Full-time Students:
• Undergraduate Senior Year:
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• Graduate Term 1:
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• 1.5 Units: FIN 605 (Financial Management)
• 1.5 Units: FIN 625 (Corporate Finance)
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• Graduate Term 2:
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• Part-time Students:
• Final Undergraduate Year:
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• Graduate Term 1:
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• 1.5 Units: FIN 605 (Financial Management)
• 1.5 Units: FIN 625 (Corporate Finance)
• Graduate Term 2:
• 3 Units: ACCT 630, ACCT 680, ACCT 720, ACCT 740, or ACCT 752
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• Graduate Term 3:
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• Graduate Term 4:
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• 3 Units: Electives in accounting, Business Analytics and Technology Management (EBTM), finance, information technology, or management information systems
• Individual Modules:
• ACCT 630 - Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting
• ACCT 680 - Taxation of Entities
• ACCT 720 - Design of Managerial Cost and Control Systems
• ACCT 740 - Advanced Topics in Assurance Systems
• ACCT 752 - Advanced Topics in Accounting Systems
• ACCT 780 - Sustainability Accounting
• FIN 605 - Financial Management

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Corporate Controller
• Auditor
• Forensic Accountant/Auditor
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Financial Analyst

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