Why is the MAS program called the Leadership M.A.S.?
The program integrates professional accounting knowledge with the specific leadership development skills and competencies needed to be successful in a variety of career paths. The Leadership MAS program includes academic experiences in leadership (two courses developed by the Departments of Management and Accountancy) combined with a variety of assessment tools and required coaching and mentoring experiences outside the classroom. These experiences will allow students to learn and apply the management theories, principles, and analytical methods needed to understand and execute effective business practices, as both an individual and a member of a team. In addition, students will gain the ability to lead a team and manage people and influence others’ thinking and actions to achieve organizational goals. These leadership experiences complement the balance of our 30 semester hour program which provides students with foundational accountancy knowledge that is not covered in an undergraduat
