M.s. in Accounting PracticeAccounting is a dynamic, high-demand field that is about more than just numbers. Your professional background combined with a Master of Science in Accounting Practice (MAP) can position you to qualify for the CPA Exam upon graduation. Graduates from any major may apply for this program.

With flexible formats, including full- and part-time options offered on campus and online, or a combination of both. You can earn your degree in as little as one year.

You’ll study with renowned faculty to gain a solid understanding of accounting, tax regulations, business law and the business environment. In addition to a solid academic foundation, this program will ensure your professional preparedness: The program provides you with a personal career coach and connects you with Big 4, regional and local accounting firms.

The MAP prepares you for a leadership role in an accounting career, such as public accounting, information systems consulting, industry, finance or government.

Prepare for a rewarding career in accounting.

CHOOSE PROGRAM LENGTHYou can complete the MAP program in one calendar year or three semesters as a full-time student, if you have an undergraduate degree in a business field (other than accounting). If you choose to complete the program part time, the length of time required will be two or more years, depending on your background and course scheduling.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThe MAP prepares you for a leadership role in an accounting career, such as public accounting, information systems consulting, industry, finance or government.

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REQUIRED COURSESACCT 610 Financial Reporting I (2 credits)

ACCT 611 Financial Reporting II (2 credits)

ACCT 612 Financial Reporting III (2 credits)

ACCT 613 Federal Taxation of Income and Property Transactions

ACCT 615 Advanced Financial Reporting

ACCT 617 Auditing, Ethics and Professional Responsibility

ACCT 653 Business Law for Accountants

ACCT 604 Database Design and Implementation

M.S. in Accounting practice

CONTACTMichael Jung mjung@udel.edu 302-831-7519

Lisa Berry lberry@udel.edu 302-831-2963

ONLINE APPLICATION grad.udel.edu/apply

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ELECTIVES Choose 3 from the following:

ACCT 614 Advanced Federal Taxation

ACCT 620 Theory of External Reporting

ACCT 625 Financial Statement Analysis

ACCT 683 International Accounting

BUAD 640 Ethical Issues in Domestic & Global Business Environments

FINC 650 Financial Management

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TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM

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PREREQUISITESYou need to have completed the following courses or their equivalent prior to starting the MAP (these do not count towards fulfilling the 30 credit-hour requirement):

ACCT 207 Introduction to Financial Accounting

ACCT 208 Introduction to Managerial Accounting

ACCT 800 Financial Reporting and Analysis may be taken in place of ACCT 207 and ACCT 208.

If you haven’t had both a micro and macro economics course, you’ll take:

ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomics

ECON 103 Introduction to Macroeconomics

ECON 603 Economic Analysis for Business Policy may be taken in place of ECON 101 and ECON 103.