A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
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STAFF<br />
Department Chair<br />
Michael Frank<br />
mfrank@umuc.edu<br />
Program Directors<br />
Accounting<br />
Bruce Lubich<br />
blubich@umuc.edu<br />
Financial Management<br />
James A. Howard<br />
jhoward@umuc.edu<br />
Coordinator<br />
Alexis Hill White<br />
ahill@umuc.edu<br />
Administrative Assistants<br />
Wendy Williams<br />
wwilliams@umuc.edu<br />
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7029<br />
Meena Bipat<br />
mbipat@umuc.edu<br />
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7710<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Science in Accounting and Financial<br />
Management<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Science (MS) in accounting and financial management is designed for<br />
individuals who want to concentrate their graduate studies in finance and accounting<br />
as an alternative to a general management or general business-related degree. There is<br />
substantial demand in the workforce for pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and managers who possess specialized<br />
skills, knowledge, and abilities in both the accounting and financial management<br />
disciplines. The program curriculum provides academic depth in both fields and<br />
incorporates coursework in areas such as financial accounting, management accounting,<br />
taxation, operating systems, long-term financial management, marketing and<br />
investments, multinational finance, and electronic commerce.<br />
The MS in accounting and financial management will provide the student with a thorough<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the financial-reporting process, how financial reporting affects<br />
financial markets, and how financial information can be used and analyzed to make<br />
better investment and market decisions. The vision <strong>of</strong> accountants as information<br />
providers has particular appeal to those who see accounting as useful in corporate decision<br />
making and management. Alternatively, accounting can also be seen as a critical<br />
element <strong>of</strong> financial markets. Upon completion <strong>of</strong> this program, graduates will exceed<br />
the minimum number <strong>of</strong> required credits to sit for the Certified Public Accountant<br />
(CPA) exam.<br />
Overview<br />
This 36-credit program is composed <strong>of</strong> five accounting courses, five financial management<br />
courses, a breadth course from a related field, and an integrative capstone course.<br />
Program Requirements<br />
In addition to the general admission requirements (listed on p. 11), candidates for this<br />
program are required to have completed at least 15 semester hours <strong>of</strong> coursework in<br />
accounting, with a C or better in each course.<br />
Provisional Status<br />
Students may be given provisional status if they have not completed sufficient accounting<br />
coursework to satisfy the 15 credits <strong>of</strong> accounting to qualify for degree status. A student<br />
in this category may take financial management track courses, but must complete<br />
the required undergraduate accounting courses before taking accounting courses in the<br />
graduate program.<br />
Decision-Pending Status<br />
Students may enroll in ADMN 631 before UMUC has received the <strong>of</strong>ficial transcript<br />
from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution. Students must receive an admission<br />
decision before subsequent enrollments.<br />
| 48 | 2003–2004 Graduate Catalog