A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

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