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MS Accountancy coursework is divided into two categories: Business and Accounting Courses. Integrated throughout the courses are topics related to change, innovation, international business, and social responsibility. A total of 30 credits are required for completion of the degree. For students without undergraduate courses in business functional areas from a 4 year regionally accredited institution, it is recommended that they complete courses in the following areas: finance, marketing, management and IT Management.
Accounting Courses
A minimum of 15 credits of Accounting Courses:
Required Courses
*Students who have not completed a course in accounting systems, will be required to take BUS 725 - Accounting Systems instead of BUS 714 - Advanced Cost Management & Control **Students who have not completed a course in auditing will be required to take BUS 706 - Auditing instead of BUS 756 - Fraud and Forensic Accounting
Electives
Students may take up to one of the following electives:
Business Courses
12 credits of Business Courses
Required Courses
Electives
At least one of the following electives:
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We encourage students to submit their application and admissions materials by the priority deadlines. However, we will continue to accept applications on a continuous basis until the start of the semester. Applications considered complete after the priority deadline can be considered for admission for the next session.
New students may start their program at six entry points throughout the year. Please note our priority deadlines:
To be considered for admission, applicants must provide the following:
Transcripts must provide evidence of completion of the following 10 prerequisite courses or equivalent courses. Students may complete foundation courses through the Edgewood College post-bacc in accountancy program prior to the start of the MSA program.
¹Business calculus is also recommended and is a prerequisite for some of the electives in the MSA Program.
²Prerequisites must be taken at an accredited 4-year college or university.
International Students
International students are eligible to apply for the program. To learn more about international student requirements, please click here.
Transfer Credits
You may submit up to 9 semester hours of graduate credit for consideration of transfer to Edgewood College for application to a degree program. Approval of the respective department is required. To be considered
for application to a degree program, a course must have been taken within the past three years. For more information about transfer credits, please contact your admissions counselor.
Whether you’re pursuing a career in the public, private, or not-for-profit sector, you’ll have the educational training, the work experiences and the networking opportunities to succeed. Our curriculum provides a deep understanding of the complex and dynamic world of accounting, preparing you for careers in public accounting in audit and tax, private accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting.
In addition to academic preparation, accounting faculty will encourage you to obtain valuable work experiences while you complete your accounting degree program. Work experiences range from volunteer work such as in our Edgewood sponsored VITA program--to full or part-time internships in public or private accounting -- to part-time corporate or not-for-profit work experiences.
Students and graduates of the MSA program lead positive growth in a variety of fields throughout Wisconsin and in some of the top companies in Madison. Sample careers include:
Victoria M. Palmisano, MA, MBA, MLS, PhD, Associate Dean & Assistant Professor
BA, Tulane University
MA, University of New Orleans
MBA, Louisiana State University – Shreveport
Masters of Legal Studies, The University of Arizona
PhD, University of New Orleans
Jacob Gill, MS, Accounting Program Coordinator & Lecturer
BBA, Edgewood College
MS, Edgewood College
Fazel Hayati, MBA, PhD, Professor of Management
MBA, Louisiana State University – Shreveport
PhD, Auburn University
Ken Kavajecz, MS, PhD, Professor of Finance
BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison
MS, Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management
PhD, Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management
Leigh Maxwell, MA, PhD, Associate Professor of Communications Studies
MA, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
PhD, The Ohio State University
Xiaodong Kuang, PhD, Associate Professor of Communications Studies
PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Dan Schroeder, PhD, Associate Professor in Organizational Behavior and Leadership
BS, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
MA, Western Michigan University
PhD, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Kayla StajkoviΔ CPA, PhD, Assistant Professor of Management
BS, St. Cloud State University
PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Raj Kamal, MS, MBA, Senior Lecturer
BA, Delhi University – St Stephen’s College
MBA, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
MS, Purdue University – Krannert School of Management
Annette Mondry, MEd, PhD, Senior Lecturer
MEd, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The MSA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: 312-263-0456 or 800-621-7440
www.hlcommission.org