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Master of Science in Accounting

Accountants are key players in the financial information arena of all organizations. They provide much of the information utilized by for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in the decision-making process that allows the organization to achieve its goals. The Master of Science in Accounting is a degree for students with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or another closely related field. This program provides strong theoretical foundations and professional skills in the main functional areas of accounting, including financial reporting and assurance, management control and auditing, taxation, and forensic accounting. In addition, this program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in public accounting, industry, government or not-for-profit organizations. Accountants and auditors help to ensure that organizations are run more efficiently, public records are kept more accurately, and taxes are paid properly and on time.

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CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

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Curriculum
Thought Leadership

  • Students seeking a master's in accounting degree will have the opportunity to learn theoretical foundations and professional skills in the main functional areas of accounting, including financial reporting and assurance, management control and auditing, taxation and forensic accounting.

    Core

    • Applied Managerial Accounting
    • Taxation and Business Decisions
    • Advanced Cost Accounting
    • Financial Reporting
    • Accounting Information Systems
    • Advanced Auditing
    • Management Control and Auditing
    • Forensic Accounting
    • International Financial Reporting Standards
    • Applied Managerial Economics
    • Applied Managerial Finance
    • Applied Managerial Decision-Making

    Total Program Credits: 48

    Access the Degree Programs section of the catalog to learn more.

  • Learn about today’s challenges from professors who are experts in their fields, plus subject matter experts predicting the trends of tomorrow. Immerse yourself in our university thought leadership to begin experiencing the power of CTU’s powerful network.

    Thought Leadership

Learning & Outcomes

At Colorado Technical University, we conduct formal internal assessments and external research to provide learnings and outcomes at the degree level. The learnings and outcomes serve as a guide for our students to make informed decisions on what degree to pursue and what alumni have accomplished post-graduation. Results also help CTU to adjust and improve our curricula so to benefit our students and their future employers.

Learning Outcomes
Career Paths
Alumni Experience
Employer Experience

  • Successful completion of the Master of Science in Accounting program can provide you with an applicable foundation of industry-related knowledge and skills, including how to:


    • Address the changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances
    • Assume the role of a personal financial advisor to the business
    • Offer financial management and consulting services while taking on a greater advisory role
    • Perform an audit review and prepare the appropriate documentation
    • Describe how accounting information is used in implementing management policy
    • Utilize accounting information to evaluate how to organize the business for managerial control
    • Discuss the ethical implications of taxation and business decisions
    • Develop a practical understanding and application of specific actions, processes, and techniques needed to move into the “next generation” of organizations
    • Develop financial reports to meet business expansion needs
    • Apply product costing techniques in the development of a master budget from a strategic perspective

  • The following career titles are provided by Burning Glass.  This lists potential career paths for those who earned this degree.  These results are based upon an analysis of over 7 million current job listings compiled from over 17,000 sources – the world’s most comprehensive repository of job openings.* Students who earn this degree should not view this list as exhaustive and are not limited to only these options post-graduation.

    • Accountant
    • Senior Accountant
    • Accounting Manager
    • Tax Manager
    • Staff Accountant
    • Credit Analyst
    • Audit Manager
    • Senior Tax Associate
    • Internal Auditor
    • Senior Tax Manager

    *http://www.burning-glass.com/realtime/index.html

    Some careers related to this field may require further experience, education and/or training.

  • Starting in 2012, CTU began a longitudinal study of the impact of higher education on its graduates’ career progression. Each year the study surveys alumni who graduated from CTU one, three, five, and ten years prior. The results are specific to each degree.

    Below are areas the alumni were asked about.

    Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)
    Satisfaction with experience at CTU 79%
    Likely to recommend CTU to a friend or colleague 79%
    Instructors appeared knowledgeable in their subject matter 88%
    CTU’s program prepared me to pursue a career in my field 65%
    My education has helped me advance my career 59%
    CTU's Preparation for Needed Skills & Competencies Rating (%)
    Engage in creative problem solving 74%
    Understand all sides of an issue or challenge 74%
    Team up with co-workers to solve issues and challenges 72%
    Communicate effectively with co-workers 77%
    Communicate effectively with my manager 75%

    Percentage of respondents who agreed that CTU equipped them for skill or competency

    Source:
    Alumni Survey - 2012 CTU Alumni Career Progression Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in 2011.

  • Since 2010, CTU has measured the experience of employers with recent CTU graduates on their staff to better understand how to deliver a curriculum to students that provide the broadest opportunities for career growth. The results are specific to each degree.

    Below are areas employees were asked about in regards to their CTU Alumni employees.

    Employer Experience Rating (%)
    Likelihood that an employer of a CTU grad would hire another 91%
    CTU graduates performed as well or better than other employees 100%
    CTU graduates prepared as well or better than other employees to work at their job 100%
    Employers' Ranking of CTU Graduates' Skills & Competencies Rating (%)
    Analyze data effectively 97%
    Demonstrate appropriate problem-solving skills on the job 96%
    Can be trusted to communicate appropriately with senior leadership at organization 97%
    Can be trusted to write a report (or other communication) without managerial editorial input 96%
    Demonstrate understanding of communications written to them 98%
    Are able to negotiate compromises 94%
    Take direction well 97%
    Work effectively in a team environment 95%
    Coordinate team projects effectively 93%
    Manage conflicts effectively 88%
    Provide input on planning for business 90%
    Take initiative to lead projects 93%
    Think about how their projects will impact the business 91%

    Percentage of respondents who agreed or strongly agreed

    Source:
    Employer Survey - 2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2011 CTU graduates.

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Faculty

Emad Rahim, DM, PMP, Doctor of Management, Organizational Development

CTU Faculty, Business and Management

Casey Reason, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Business and Management

R. Lee Viar, IV, Ph.D.

Lead Faculty / Assistant Professor of Business and Management

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The specific program does not necessarily prepare students for, and graduates do not typically find employment in, all listed occupations. We cannot guarantee employment or salary.

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