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Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA)

The Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics is a 30-credit program that provides an opportunity to learn analytical skills which are increasingly applicable to accounting, auditing, and financial reporting in the data-intensive business environment. The program provides alignment with the "Core + Discipline" CPA exam structure.

Structure of the MSAA Program

This is a 30-credit program that is comprised of 6 core courses (for 18 credits total) and 4 elective courses (for 12 credits total). Students may choose to take elective courses that are aligned with 3 distinct disciplines that are outlined below. 

Core Courses

The core requirements consist of 6 required courses (18 credits of the total 30 credits). 

ACC 535Accounting Data Analytics and Information Systems

3
ACC 552Tax Compliance and Planning for Business Entities

3
ACC 590Accounting Regulations: Research & Applications

3

Select One of the Following:

ACC 510Financial Statement Analysis

3
Or
BIA 500Business Analytics: Data, Models & Decisions

3
Or
MIS 637Data Analytics and Machine Learning

3

Select One of the Following:

ACC 555Retirement and Estate Planning

3
Or
ACC 585Fraud Examination and Forensic Investigation

3

Select One of the Following:

BIA 652Multivariate Data Analysis I

3
Or
FA 541Applied Statistics with Applications in Finance

3

Electives Courses

Students should select 4 courses out of the following:

Electives

ACC 702Practicum in Accounting and Analytics

1 - 3
BIA 500Business Analytics: Data, Models & Decisions

3
BIA 610Applied Analytics

3
BIA 568Management of AI Technologies

3
FA 550Data Visualization Application

3
FA 631Investment, Portfolio Construction, and Trading Analytics

3
FE 512Database Engineering

3
FIN 550Financial Planning and Risk Management

3
FIN 560Federal Taxation of Individuals for Financial Planning

3
FIN 565Financial Plan Development

3
FIN 658Wealth Management Principles and Practices

3
MGT 609Project Management Fundamentals

3
MGT 671Technology and Innovation Management

3
MGT 699Strategic Management

3
MGT 700Econometrics

3
MIS 631Data Management

2
And
MIS 632Data Management LAB

1
MIS 633Business Intelligence & Data Integration

2
And
MIS 634Business Intelligence & Data Integration - LAB

1
MIS 637Data Analytics and Machine Learning

3
MIS 645Cyber Security Principles

3
MIS 716Blockchain Fundamentals and Application

3
MIS 720Managing Enterprise Network Security Architectures

3
MIS 760Information Technology Strategy

3

In addition the courses listed above, students can also take 3 one-credit Hanlon Financial Lab courses in Applied Software. These include: FE 513, FE 514, FE 515, FE 516, FE 517, FE 518, FE 519, and FE 520.

Notes:
a. Electives broadly aligned with BAR (Business Analysis and Reporting) discipline. BIA 500, BIA 610, FA 550, FE 512, MIS 631, MIS 632, MIS 633, MIS 634
b. Electives broadly aligned with TCP (Tax and Compliance) discipline. FA 631, FIN 550, FIN 560, FIN 565, FIN 658, MGT 700
c. Electives broadly aligned with ISC (Information Systems and Controls) discipline. BIA 668, FE 512, MIS 631, MIS 632, MIS 637, MIS 645, MIS 716, MIS 720, MIS 760