Master of Science in Accounting
Expand your accounting methods, theories and skills
The objective of the Master of Science in Accounting program at Stratford University is to equip persons seeking positions as professional accountants in business, governmental, global and non- profit institutions with the specialized knowledge and skills demanded of the profession and necessary for success. If you’ve been searching for an accounting school, request more information about our Master of Science in Accounting program.
The master degree program provides a global accounting focus with a balanced integration of theoretical and practical accounting standards blended with quantitative methods in decision making for international accounting. The program is responsive to current trends and demands in the profession-especially forensic accounting, advanced accounting practices, and use of technology and accounting information systems in the workplace. Professors and students of our accounting school will access and use Internet databases and websites, Stratford University research databases and basic accounting software programs.
Accounting Program Requirements and Online Options
Students can complete the master degree program in accounting through classroom instruction at our locations in Virginia, through online instruction, or a combination of both.
| Credits Required | Number of Classes |
|---|
| Core Component |
40.5 |
9 |
| Electives |
13.5 |
3 |
| Total Required for Graduation |
54 |
12 |
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Core Requirements
Business Law
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course examines the legal environment in which businesses operate. In particular, torts, contracts, government regulation, types of businesses and formulation of companies are covered. This course also considers topics related to legal concepts of commercial transactions. Specifically addressed are: collection of debts, sale of goods (warranties, product liability), secured transactions and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: None.
EBM530
Business Law
4.5
Managerial Accounting
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, attention is directed towards the core of the managment control and financial reporting systems integrally related to the information systems. The fundamentals of accounting and how they relate to business and an in-depth anaylsis of the tax consequences of forming, operating, and liquidating a corporation and transactions with shareholders will be discussed. Anaylsis of financial records and business sheets will also be addressed. Prerequisite: None.
EBM560
Managerial Accounting
4.5
International Managerial Accounting
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents generally accepted accounting principles which are used by other countries and the United States to report financial information to global users. The course familiarizes the student with the knowledge needed to analyze and interpret consolidated financial statements that are presented by local, multinational, and transnational corporations. The course content includes international accounting regulations and practices, as well as some of the current research on the application of worldwide accounting standards. Prerequisite: None.
EBM562
International Managerial Accounting
4.5
Microeconomics
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will discuss intermediate microeconomic theory, with emphasis on production and costs, market structure and pricing, risk analysis, and investment theory and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: None.
EBM570
Microeconomics
4.5
Corporate Finance
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is an in-depth analysis of financial considerations relating to maximizing the value of a corporation. It examines the setting of financial and corporate goals in terms of maximizing shareholders' equity, optimal financing policy and relationships among dividend policy, debt levels, capital costs, return on investments, and growth. Prerequisite: EBM560 or EBM562.
EBM558
Corporate Finance
4.5
Financial Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides an overview of financial management, with an emphasis on analysis of financial decisions pertinent to management of a business firm. The course identifies the responsibilities of financial managers, financial problems facing firms, and the various approaches to financial decision making. Specific topics covered include capital acquisition, working capital management, capital budgeting, valuation theories, and dividend and long-term financial policies. Prerequisite: EBM560 or EBM562.
EBM610
Financial Management
4.5
Accounting Information Systems
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course introduces the student to systems analysis and the application of information systems' concepts to the accounting process and accounting models, both manual and automated.Prerequisite: None.
ACC563
Accounting Information Systems
4.5
Advanced Managerial Accounting
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course Investigates advanced topics in managerial accounting and expands upon topics covered in ACC 560. Topics include cost projections, analysis and interpretation, analysis under uncertainty, capital budgeting, linear programming, and decentralized operations. Prerequisite: EBM 560 or EBM562.
ACC564
Advanced Managerial Accounting
4.5
Advanced Auditing
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course surveys in-depth analysis of current auditing issues, including professional standards and ethics, internal control gathering and documentation of evidences, and statistical sampling. Focuses on detailed analysis of audit programs and EDP as well as concepts concerning the financial condition and operation of commercial enterprises. Prerequisite: Undergraduate Auditing Course or Experience.
ACC565
Advanced Auditing
4.5
Forensic Accounting
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides a framework for an understanding of forensic accounting. Topics covered include various foundation areas of importance to the forensic accountant, the basic forensic accounting tooloriented areas, and practice areas relevant to forensic accounting. Prerequisite: Undergraduate Auditing Course or Experience.
ACC566
Forensic Accounting
4.5
Systems Auditing
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents the system and principles of auditing accounting and financial information systems. Current practices of auditing both simple and complex information systems are addressed. Also addressed are the audit program and testing procedures necessary for conducting an information system audit with a focus on documentation of evidence. Prerequisite: None.
ACC569
Systems Auditing
4.5
Advanced Financial Accounting
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course covers accounting for home office and branches, business combinations, and consolidations. It provides a continuation of the preparation for the CPA examination as well as various techniques for solving some of the more complex problems in the business environment. Prerequisite: Intermediate Accounting II or Experience.
ACC571
Advanced Financial Accounting
4.5
Elective Requirements
Students will complete three elective classes selected in conjunction with an academic advisor.
Organizational Behavior
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course analyzes both the formal and informal aspects of the management process. Topics include: human behavior in an organizational environment, individual behavior patterns, superior/subordinate relationships, group dynamics, communication, motivation and decision-making, and the impact of innovation and change on the organization. Prerequisite: None.
EBM504
Organizational Behavior
4.5
International Business
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course examines current organizations and practices of domestic and foreign businesses in the international market; problems of trade and foreign government regulation barriers, investment
opportunities and economic arrangements and developments; and the role of the manager in the rapidly changing economic environment. Prerequisite: None.
EBM640
International Business
4.5
Managerial International Business
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course explores the issues which face managers when operating in international environments. The course exposes students to strategic and operational aspects of international business management. Topics include: an overview of global management; cultural, legal, and political influences on international management; international trade and investment; transnational operations and marketing; international human resource management; cross-cultural communication and decision-making; international strategies; and organizing international enterprises. Prerequisite: None.
EBM642
Managerial International Business
4.5
Federal Taxation
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents overview of United States of Taxation individuals and businesses. It also discusses tax planning necessary for an optimal tax saving. The course involves tax research methodology and the preparation of business and individual tax returns using some of the latest tax software. Prerequisite: None.
ACC567
Federal Taxation
4.5
International Taxation
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents a foundational overview of the taxation related to the United States of America and several other nations in Asia, European, African, and the Americas. The specifies addressed tax issues for business as well as individuals as it relates to double taxation, transfer taxes and other tax concerns. Also, the course looks at situations from a planning approach that gives the most beneficial tax situation. Prerequisite: None.
ACC568
International Taxation
4.5
Advanced Accounting Theory
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides a frame of reference for advanced accounting theories. Emphasizes income, liability, and asset valuation based on inductive, deductive, and capital market approaches. Also surveys price level changes, monetary and non-monetary aspects, problems of ownership equities and the disclosure of relevant information to investors and creditors. Prerequisite: Intermediate Accounting 1 or permission of Advisor.
ACC572
Advanced Accounting Theory
4.5