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Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Accounting

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This campus is Not Enrolling New Students for this program.  Please review our other Online Business and Technology programs for other options at https://www.southuniversity.edu/online/degrees-programs/business-and-technology.

Widely regarded as being a disciplined and rigorous field of study, Accounting offers those ambitious students interested in pursuing it a unique advantage: It is needed in nearly all businesses and industries, worldwide. Build specialized skills and knowledge to become a trusted advisor and accounting professional. Our streamlined online program allows you to earn both a bachelor and master of science in accounting, with courses that range from accounting and finance to business risk and management. Get going today.

Admission Requirements

Admissions criteria for the Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Accounting (BS to MS) are as follows:

South University is no longer enrolling new applicants into the Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Accounting (BS to MS) program as of January 2024.

  • General undergraduate admission requirements for the university.
  • To progress to the graduate phase of the program, students must meet the College of Business progressions requirements.

For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.

Course Requirements

Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Accounting: 228 Credits

South University is no longer enrolling new applicants in to the Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Accounting (BS to MS) program as of January 2024.

Area I General Education Requirements: 64 Credits
Professional Development
ITS1000 Computer and Internet Literacy 4.0 Credit Hours
UVC1000 Strategies for Success 4.0 Credit Hours
Basic Communications
ENG1100 Composition I 4.0 Credit Hours
ENG1200 Composition II 4.0 Credit Hours
ENG1300 Composition III 4.0 Credit Hours

Choose one additional course from the list below:

COM2006 Interpersonal Communication 4.0 Credit Hours
SPC1026 Public Speaking 4.0 Credit Hours
Mathematics and Statistics
MAT2058 Statistics 4.0 Credit Hours

Choose two additional courses from the following:

MAT1001 College Algebra I 4.0 Credit Hours
MAT1005 College Algebra II 4.0 Credit Hours
MAT1500 College Mathematics 4.0 Credit Hours
Natural Sciences (choose two)
BIO1020 Biology I 4.0 Credit Hours
BIO1021 Biology II 4.0 Credit Hours
CHM1010 General Chemistry 4.0 Credit Hours
Arts and Humanities (choose two)
ENG2002 World Literature I: From the Ancient World to the Middle Ages 4.0 Credit Hours
ENG2003 World Literature II: From Enlightenment to Modernity 4.0 Credit Hours
ENG2011 Introduction to American Literature: 1865 to present 4.0 Credit Hours
HIS1101 U.S. History I: Colonial to 1865 4.0 Credit Hours
HIS1102 U.S. History II: 1865 to Present 4.0 Credit Hours
HUM1001 History of Art through the Middle Ages 4.0 Credit Hours
HUM1002 History of Art from the Middle Ages to Modern Times 4.0 Credit Hours
HUM1001 History of Art through the Middle Ages 4.0 Credit Hours
HUM1002 History of Art from the Middle Ages to Modern Times 4.0 Credit Hours
HUM2101 World Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 C.E. 4.0 Credit Hours
HUM2102 World Civilization II: 1500 to Present 4.0 Credit Hours
PHI2301 Introduction to Philosophy 4.0 Credit Hours
REL1001 World Religions 4.0 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECO2071 Principles of Microeconomics 4.0 Credit Hours
ECO2072 Principles of Macroeconomics 4.0 Credit Hours

Choose one additional course from the following:

PSY1001 General Psychology 4.0 Credit Hours
SOC1001 Introduction to Sociology 4.0 Credit Hours
SOC2010 Social Problems 4.0 Credit Hours
Area II Foundation Requirements: 36 Credits
ACC1001 Accounting I 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC1002 Accounting II 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC1003 Accounting III 4.0 Credit Hours
BUS1038 Business Law I 4.0 Credit Hours
BUS1101 Introduction to Business 4.0 Credit Hours
BUS2023 Business Communications 4.0 Credit Hours
FIN2030 Introduction to Finance 4.0 Credit Hours
MGT2037 Principles of Management 4.0 Credit Hours
MKT2010 Principles of Marketing 4.0 Credit Hours
Area III Requirements: 128 Credits
ACC3010 Accounting Information Systems 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC3020 Intermediate Financial Accounting I 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC3025 Intermediate Financial Accounting II 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC3040 Cost Accounting 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC4010 Federal Taxation I 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC4050 Internal Auditing and Assurance 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC5001 Ethics and Accounting 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC5328 Intermediate Financial Accounting III 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC5335 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC5348 Advanced Financial Accounting 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC5360 External Auditing and Assurance 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC5372 Federal Taxation II 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC6311 Advanced Accounting Information Systems 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC6315 Accounting Services Consulting 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC6330 Advanced Financial Reporting 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC6342 Corporate Controllership 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC6345 Intermediate Cost Management 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC6362 Forensic and Fraud Auditing 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC6374 Advanced Taxation 4.0 Credit Hours
ACC6999 Capstone Review 4.0 Credit Hours
BUS3001 Ethics in Organizations 4.0 Credit Hours
BUS3041 Managerial Communications 4.0 Credit Hours
BUS3055 Business Law for Commercial Transactions 4.0 Credit Hours
BUS3059 Quantitative Business Analysis 4.0 Credit Hours
BUS4098 Business Simulation 4.0 Credit Hours
FIN3030 Corporate Finance 4.0 Credit Hours
MGT3002 Organizational Behavior 4.0 Credit Hours
MGT3059 Operations Management 4.0 Credit Hours
MGT3102 Leadership 4.0 Credit Hours
MGT4027 Global Business Management 4.0 Credit Hours
MGT4070 Strategic Management 4.0 Credit Hours
MIS3101 Application of Management Information Systems 4.0 Credit Hours

Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Apply critical analysis skills to apply contemporary accounting principles and practices to the decisions faced by evolving business organizations.
  • Integrate principles of accounting, economics, finance, law, risk, and management to articulate innovative solutions to organizational challenges.
  • Integrate the auditing process, including the synthesis of information systems and communications, internal controls, and corporate governance.
  • Critique and apply the concepts, principles, and methods gleaned from professional and academic accounting research to challenges in the accounting profession.
  • Assess ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities required in the accounting profession.

Online Classroom

Haven’t experienced online learning before or wondering what it’s like to earn your degree online at South University? While the mode of learning is different from the traditional classroom experience with added convenience and flexibility, we hold the same high standards of academic excellence in the online classroom. 

South University’s online programs combine a curriculum designed for student outcomes and a classroom designed for flexibility and engagement. Our online classroom learning platform, Brightspace, provides you with a host of features to enhance your learning experience, including:

  • Advanced media content
  • Personalized navigation
  • Simplified online learning atmosphere
  • Access to digital books
  • Emailing and instant messaging options

We provide more than just an online classroom, bringing a range of campus experiences and services online. In addition, the online classroom is accessible on the go via mobile devices and with tools like the Pulse App. Pulse helps you stay connected and on track with your course by providing a number of features such as course calendars, readings and assignments, feedback and grades, and announcements.

Read more about online requirements here. 

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