This degree is relevant for persons interested in positions in the Certified Public Accounting profession, with its specialty areas of assurance services and taxation, or in similar positions in industry, consulting firms, and government.
This program develops the practice of accounting beyond the entry level addressed by the typical undergraduate accounting degree program.
Superior technical accounting knowledge, especially in an accounting specialty area, and the ability to apply it to further the goals of organizations.
Strong analytical skills, writing and oral communication skills as well as well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with groups and to provide leadership.
There is increasing evidence that an undergraduate college degree may be insufficient to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge and skill development necessary for rapid advancement to leadership positions in business.
Most states, including Michigan, have passed legislation requiring at least 150 semester hours of college education to obtain Certified Public Accountant certification.
Degree benefits
Excellent choice for professionals returning to school
You can complete the 30-credit program in two semesters or go part time
Study can be tailored to build on professional objectives and prior background
Program offers the option for in-depth study in tax, information systems, financial accounting and assurance services or management accounting作者: SLouise 时间: 2010-8-12 17:37
Admission
Application for admission to the Program may be submitted at any time, however, complete applications should be received no later than three months prior to the desired start date. International applications should be submitted at least 4 months prior to the start date to allow time for international mail and visa processing. Admission is competitive; therefore, early application is encouraged. Preferences will be given to submissions received by the following dates: October 1, Janauary1, and March 1. Students are admitted to the program for any semester, Fall (late August), Spring (early January), or Summer (mid-May) as space permits. Summer admission is advisable for students who need to complete certain prerequisite courses. To be considered for admission to the M.S. program, an applicant must:
Submit to the Department of Accounting and Information Systems a completed Application for Graduate Study, which is available from the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, 250 Administration Building, (517) 355-8332 or it may also be submitted online.
Take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and have the scores submitted to the Broad College Department of Accounting and Information Systems (school code QH0-5P-32). The test must have been taken no more than five years prior to the submission of the admission application. Current Michigan State University accounting students with both an overall GPA and junior and senior level accounting course GPA of 3.25 are not required to take the GMAT.
Have three letters of recommendation sent to the Program Director, N270 N. Business Complex, East Lansing, MI 48824. The "Recommendation for Admission" form included in the Application for Graduate Study must be included with the letters. To speed up the processing of your application it is recommended that the letters be submitted with your application in sealed envelopes (if you waived access and the letters are confidentially written).
Minimum standards for admission to the M.S. in Accounting degree program are:
A bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution.
A strong score on the GMAT (minimum 550).
A cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 for the last two years of the undergraduate program.
A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for any junior- and senior-level accounting courses taken as an undergraduate including at least intermediate level financial accounting.
College-level courses in: (1) Introductory calculus (covering integration and differentiation) and (2) statistics (covering probability theory and distributions, descriptive statistics, sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing) completed with a grade of 3.0 (B) or higher.
For international applicants, a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper score), 250 (computer score), or 100 (internet score). The school code is 1465.
A working knowledge of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, networking, and database management systems.作者: SLouise 时间: 2010-8-12 17:38
Admission to the program is competitive. Meeting the minimum standards listed above does not guarantee admission. Although all of the above minimum standards must normally be met, the applicant's overall record is considered, including letters of recommendation, students statement of objectives, work experience, extra curricular activities and TOEFL score (for foreign students). Admission also is conditional on space availability.
The Program accepts qualified applicants, whose undergraduate degree includes an intermediate-level financial accounting course, but does not include all of the accounting courses that are required for a the B.A. degree with a major in accounting from MSU. Such students who did not complete the accounting courses that are required for the B.A. degree with a major in accounting from MSU, or their equivalents, prior to enrolling in the M.S. in Accounting degree program, must complete those courses, or their equivalents, prior to beginning the program or while enrolled in the program. One 400-level accounting course may be counted toward the 15 additional credits in courses approved by the program advisor.
A bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution.
A strong score on the GMAT (minimum 550).
A cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 for the last two years of the undergraduate program.
A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for any junior- and senior-level accounting courses taken as an undergraduate including at least intermediate level financial accounting.
College-level courses in: (1) Introductory calculus (covering integration and differentiation) and (2) statistics (covering probability theory and distributions, descriptive statistics, sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing) completed with a grade of 3.0 (B) or higher.
For international applicants, a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper score), 250 (computer score), or 100 (internet score). The school code is 1465.
A working knowledge of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, networking, and database management systems.作者: linly 时间: 2010-8-12 21:53
up
欢迎光临 国际顶尖MBA申请交流平台--TOPWAY MBA (http://forum.topway.org/forum/)
