About
The Master of Science in Accounting program (MSA) is designed to provide professional preparation at the graduate level for students wishing to pursue careers and advancement in taxation, public accounting, managerial or corporate accounting, and government. Our graduate courses help students extend and integrate their accounting knowledge by building on the knowledge received in undergraduate programs. The MSA also provides the necessary course work for sitting for the CPA exam in Nevada and other 150-hour jurisdictions.
Students may pursue either a full-time or part-time course of study to complete the 30-credit program. Students need not have an undergraduate degree in accounting or business. However, those without the undergraduate coursework on which the program builds will be required to complete those courses in addition to the 30-credit program.
Pursuing a career in accounting can provide a lifetime of professional opportunities. Earning your MSA is an investment in yourself and your future.
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the M.S. in Accounting program should have:
- Demonstrate knowledge of advanced accounting principles
- Analyze authoritative sources related to the accounting environment
- Evaluate ethical and legal issues facing financial professionals
- Apply modern technology tools to solve accounting-related problems
Career Possibilities
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Master of Science - Accounting
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Careers
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Graduate Handbooks
- Program Handbook304.67 KB
Contacts
Graduate Coordinator
Kimberly Charron, Ph.D., CMA
Associate Professor, Nevada Gold Mines Faculty Fellow; Director of MS in Accounting
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Degree Contact
Lee Business School
Department of Accounting
The Department of Accounting provides a curriculum that dynamically blends theory and practice. Accounting students are prepared to pursue careers and advancement in the areas of taxation, public accounting, managerial or corporate accounting, and government.
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Lee Business School
The Lee Business School advances the knowledge and practice of business; develops business leaders; and fosters intellectual and economic vitality through the creation and dissemination of knowledge and outreach.