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Master of Accounting Science (MAS) Curriculum

A Curriculum That Creates Industry Leaders

Over the course of nine months, MAS students complete a curriculum designed with a broad range of required and elective courses. It's not just about theory - these courses focus on applying the skills you learn to give you hands-on, case-based experience in all facets of accounting.

Our optional, but recommended, CPA exam preparation course also provides practical support to those planning to sit for the CPA exam.

Quick Facts:

  • 32 total credit hours required
  • 12 credit hours of graduate electives
  • Fall and Spring start dates
  • Stackable credit toward the iMBA program

Core Concentrations

You can choose one of two core concentrations. Certain electives must be completed for the degree regardless of the concentration chosen.

Financial Reporting & Assurance

Courses:

Tax

Courses:

Required Electives

If you received undergraduate credit for these, you would take 1 ACCY Elective in its place.

Both of these concentrations emphasize data analytics within the practice of accounting. By simply sticking to the standard course plans assigned to these concentrations, you will also obtain a graduate concentration in data analytics in accountancy as part of your MAS degree.

Sample Schedule

Master of Accounting Science (MAS) consists of 32 credit hours taken over two semesters – Fall and Spring.

Fall Semester
  • ACCY Concentration Course
  • Required Elective or ACCY Elective
  • Business Concentration Course
  • ACCY or Business Concentration Course
Spring Semester
  • ACCY Concentration Course
  • Required Elective or ACCY Elective
  • Business Concentration Course
  • ACCY or Business Concentration Course
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Help your community while enhancing your accounting skills

As a graduate accounting student at Gies, you can become a tax preparer or tax reviewer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. It’s a great way to make a difference in the community and gain real-world tax experience that employers are looking for.

Learn about VITA

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