Concentrations

• Accounting Concentration
• Tax Concentration

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The Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation (M.S.) program prepares students for careers in accounting and taxation. The program focuses on advanced technical competence in accounting and/or taxation, the effective use of technology in research and practice, effective communications with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders of diverse backgrounds, ethical responsibilities, and the development of life-long learning skills to maintain professional competence. Students may select either an accounting or tax track. The accounting track includes courses in accounting theory, international accounting, and accounting information systems. The tax track includes coverage of entity taxation, international taxation, tax research, and the taxation of estate and gifts.

SPRING 2013 EVENING ADVISING APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE In an effort to continue to find ways to serve your specific needs, the Office of Student Affairs will offer evening advising appointments. In addition to regular office hours, evening appointments are available on Wednesdays for the Spring 2013 semester. To schedule your in-person or phone appointment, please call 239-590-7302.

EFFECTIVE FALL 2013: There will be changes to General Admission Requirements as shown in red below

General Admission Requirements

• Earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Provide an official copy of all academic transcripts and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or GRE scores.
• One of the following:
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in upper division coursework (last 60 credit hours) or
  • Score of 500 or higher on the GMAT or equivalent score on GRE.
• Total points of 1050 (GPA x 200 + GMAT) with a GMAT score of at least 450 or equivalent score on GRE.
• International students must have a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam (minimum score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based for international students from countries where English is not the primary language).
• Prior to admission to a graduate program, students may complete a maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate level courses on a non-degree seeking basis.

Note: Equivalency between the GMAT score and the GRE score is established using the ETS comparison table at the ETS website