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STAFF
Department Chair
Michael Frank
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Program Director
Bruce Lubich
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Coordinator
Alexis Hill White
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Administrative Assistants
Wendy Williams
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Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7029
Meena Bipat
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Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7710
Master of Science in Accounting and Information
Technology
The Master of Science (MS) in accounting and information technology is
designed for individuals who want to concentrate their graduate studies in
accounting with an information technology emphasis. The degree develops
accounting and information technology competencies needed to respond to
the evolving demands being placed on accountants in modern organizations.
Accountants are increasingly called upon to work closely with those in information
technology on the design and development of systems specifications,
selection and implementation of enterprise systems, and their applications
(electronic commerce, activity-based costing modules, data warehouses,
standard financial modules).
The program curriculum consists of a series of accounting courses that provides
students with core knowledge in areas such as financial accounting concepts and
applications, management accounting methodology, and auditing standards.
Supporting technology courses offer both depth and breadth in relevant topic
areas such as computer systems, information resource management, electronic
commerce, information technology, and technology management. Upon completion
of this program, graduates will exceed the minimum number of required
credits to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Overview
The 36-credit MS in accounting and information technology is composed of five
accounting courses, three management information systems courses, two technology
specialty electives, one breadth elective, and a program 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 information technology 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 641 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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