Program Overview
Full-time and Part-time Evening Options
The College of Charleston MSA Program can be completed on a full-time basis within 12 months or a part-time basis during the late afternoons and evenings over a two-year period.
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The Master of Science in Accountancy degree program includes 30 credit hours of coursework and consists of two main tracks: (1) Financial Reporting and Assurance and (2) Taxation.
Among the unique features of the program are the two directed research projects which allow students to gain invaluable knowledge and expertise in specific topics germane to their intended areas of practice. These directed research projects are conducted in the context of the Program’s two required courses, ACCT 500- Accounting Theory (fall semester) and ACCT 599- Contemporary Accountancy Issues (spring semester).
The curriculum prepares graduates for positions in public accounting, industry and government. Our program is centered on four learning objectives aimed at ensuring the professional success of our students, including:
- A Broadened Perspective
- Specialized Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Professional Ethics
- Effective Communication
Students completing the program will meet the education requirements for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in most states.