Master of Science in Accounting

If you aspire to a leadership position at the executive level, the MS-Accountancy degree can be your ticket to success. The program is designed for individuals who seek to begin their careers in positions where the CPA credential is required and highly valued. You'll complete 21 credits of undergraduate accounting and 6 credits of business law courses plus 15 credits of graduate-level accounting courses. Plus, you can obtain your master's degree by completing an additional 5 courses.

WHY GET A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY AT EDGEWOOD COLLEGE?

Strong vision

• This program is geared to knowledge-seeking learners who aspire to executive leadership in the region’s best middle market firms. The program offers a rigorous and thorough experienced-based curriculum with the best opportunity to succeed because we integrate critical thinking, real-world experience and values-based management throughout the entire curriculum.
• Coursework is grounded in an ethical value system which will serve you throughout your career and personal lives and provide a foundation for ethical leadership.

Outstanding faculty

• Award-winning faculty combine their own ongoing real-world experiences with the educational foundation necessary to give you the right balance of theory and practice.
• The Edgewood College School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information on our accreditation, visit www.acbsp.org.

Designed for working professionals

• The MS in Accountancy program allows you to advance your business education without interrupting your career.
• Classes are held in the late afternoon or evenings year-round, allowing you to enter the program in spring, summer or fall sessions and take 0 to 5 classes per semester.
• Courses are held both at our Monroe Street and Deming Way campuses.
• We provide a flexible fee payment schedule that allows you to pay for your classes after your grades are posted to take advantage of tuition reimbursement from your employer.

Exceptional curriculum

• Small classes – Upper-level accounting classes typically have fewer than 20 students, which allows faculty to provide personal attention and individualized instruction.
• Course work – Accounting is one of the most challenging and rewarding majors on campus. You’ll complete 21 credits of undergraduate accounting and 6 credits of business law courses plus 15 credits of graduate-level accounting courses. Obtain your master’s degree by completing 5 additional courses.
• Internships – Our network with firms in the area gives you unparalleled access to relevant internship opportunities.
• CPA Exam – By completing the program, you will have earned the prerequisite 150 credits to sit for the CPA Exam. Edgewood students receive a discount to the leading CPA review program in the country (Becker CPA Review) through our business partnership.

I am very excited that Edgewood has made the MS in Accountancy program part of their graduate studies. This is the ideal program for professionals like me who are interested in the credits and coursework needed to sit for the CPA exam and obtain a master's degree. Whether you are a graduate or undergraduate student, you can walk away with the 150 credits that you need for the CPA exam, a master's degree and a competitive edge in the industry.                                                  - Karla Schindel '09                                                    Tax Partner, Kenneth B. Klinzing, CPA

CAREER CHOICES

• On-campus recruiting – The biggest and best accounting firms in the state come to Edgewood College to recruit you.
• Expansive career opportunities – Graduates have accepted positions in public accounting, private industry and the governmental sectors with organizations including: RSM McGladrey, Virchow Krause, Strohm Ballweg, TDS, American Family, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and more.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Executive Speaker Series - Edgewood College offers our MS in Accountancy students an opportunity to attend and network at executive speaker events throughout the year. Guest speakers include CEOs, CFOs and senior executives of prestigious area firms.
• Accounting Club – This student-led organization serves to expand the experiences of accounting majors outside the classroom. Accounting Club events include speaker meetings, field trips to regional firms in both public and private practice, networking events with professional organizations such as the WICPA and with local firms in a career fair format.

We also offer a Dual Degree program that combines the MS in Accountancy and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. Click here for more details.

Feel free to contact our School of Graduate and Professional Studies Admission's Office for more information or to arrange a personal consultation with an advisor: Toll Free (800) 444-4861 ext. 3297, or by email at gps@edgewood.edu.