Are there areas in which one can concentrate while getting a MS ACCY degree?
All students take two (2) required courses and four (4) elective courses. Additionally, students in the program can choose to take the four-course sequence in the Accounting Information Systems, Financial Reporting/Auditing or Taxation tracks. The Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Track allows students to focus on both a) how information systems are constructed, maintained and protected from potential contaminants and b) how to generate business intelligence from large data sets using sophisticated analytical techniques and powerful computer languages. This track allows students to develop information technology skills as they prepare for careers in auditing (including Information Technology Auditing), high-level data analysis and business advisory services. Depending on a student’s preference, s/he may choose to follow up the completion of track courses by sitting for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Exam and/or pursuing a Certificate in Data Mining from the SAS Ins
