College of Business MS in Accounting:

Program Goals and Learning Objectives

ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE

GOAL: Students will develop a deep understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and applications.

Objective: Apply accounting rules, standards, and laws to solve accounting problems.

COMMUNICATION

GOAL: Students will communicate accounting information.

Objective: Defend accounting decisions using appropriate terminology.
Objective: Demonstrate ability to communicate accounting information in writing.

CRITICAL THINKING

GOAL: Students will be able to apply accounting knowledge to analyze and solve accounting problems.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ETHICS

GOAL: Students will evaluate and resolve ethical accounting issues and will demonstrate knowledge of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

Objective: Apply professional accounting regulations and codes of conduct to resolve ethical accounting dilemmas.
Objective: Articulate the responsibilities of the AICPA Code of Professional conduct.