Master
of Science in Accounting
The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program has been designed
to equip students to meet the new educational standards of the accounting
profession. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
will require 150 collegiate-level semester hours of its membership applicants
by the year 2000.
Since many states have adopted statutes that will also require 150
hours to sit for the CPA examination by the year 2000, it is clear that
soon no individual will be able to qualify for membership in the AICPA
without meeting the prescribed educational standards.
The Marquette program not only ensures that graduates will meet the
150 hour requirement, but it also offers an exceptional educational foundation
for aspiring accounting professionals by:
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extending students' knowledge both in accounting and in related functional
areas of business
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meeting the increased demand for master's qualified accountants as demonstrated
in recent AICPA studies
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enabling graduates to enjoy more attractive starting positions and faster
career advancement than bachelor's degree holders as demonstrated by College
Placement Council salary surveys
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providing educational specialization for practice in industry and in
the government/not-for-profit sector
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