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 Director<br />
Bruce Lubich<br />
blubich@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 Information<br />
Technology<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Science (MS) in accounting and information technology is<br />
designed for individuals who want to concentrate their graduate studies in<br />
accounting with an information technology emphasis. The degree develops<br />
accounting and information technology competencies needed to respond to<br />
the evolving demands being placed on accountants in modern organizations.<br />
Accountants are increasingly called upon to work closely with those in information<br />
technology on the design and development <strong>of</strong> systems specifications,<br />
selection and implementation <strong>of</strong> enterprise systems, and their applications<br />
(electronic commerce, activity-based costing modules, data warehouses,<br />
standard financial modules).<br />
The program curriculum consists <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> accounting courses that provides<br />
students with core knowledge in areas such as financial accounting concepts and<br />
applications, management accounting methodology, and auditing standards.<br />
Supporting technology courses <strong>of</strong>fer both depth and breadth in relevant topic<br />
areas such as computer systems, information resource management, electronic<br />
commerce, information technology, and technology management. Upon completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> this program, graduates will exceed the minimum number <strong>of</strong> required<br />
credits to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.<br />
Overview<br />
The 36-credit MS in accounting and information technology is composed <strong>of</strong> five<br />
accounting courses, three management information systems courses, two technology<br />
specialty electives, one breadth elective, and a program capstone course.<br />
Program Requirements<br />
In addition to the general admission requirements (listed on p. 11), candidates<br />
for this program are required to have completed at least 15 semester hours <strong>of</strong><br />
coursework in 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<br />
accounting coursework to satisfy the 15 credits <strong>of</strong> accounting to qualify for<br />
degree status. A student in this category may take information technology track<br />
courses, but must complete the required undergraduate accounting courses<br />
before taking accounting courses in the graduate program.<br />
Decision-Pending Status<br />
Students may enroll in ADMN 641 before UMUC has received the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
transcript from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution. Students must receive<br />
an admission decision before subsequent enrollments.<br />
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