The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) degree from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is an excellent choice for those with an undergraduate degree in accounting or business who want to pursue licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).c
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About
The MSA helps graduates develop a deep knowledge of all areas of accounting and prepare for the CPA exam. This 30 credit hour program, together with a student's undergraduate degree in business or accounting, is designed to satisfy the 150 credit hour requirement for licensure in Colorado and most other states.Like all business degrees offered at UCCS this program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business- AACSB International. This prestigious accreditation is your assurance that you are attending a quality program, taught by well-qualified faculty, and with a commitment to student success and continuous improvement. To learn more about why AACSB International accreditation is important to consider in your business program determination, visit the AACSB website.Graduates of our program have full access the College of Business Career and Placement Office for career development resources, internships, and career placement services.
Accreditation
Like all business degrees offered at UCCS this program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business- AACSB International.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Accounting Ethics and Institutions
- Advanced Auditing
- Federal Tax Research and Planning
- Corporate & Partnership Taxation
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
General Requirements
- Review your program of interest's requirements.
- Review the UCCS ESL proficiency requirements.
- Submit your Official Transcripts.
- Contact the UCCS International Affairs Office for information on English intensive courses and applying for a visa
- Submit a $100 non-refundable application fee through the online application if you are applying to spring or summer 2019 terms. (Submit a $60 non-refundable application fee through the online application if you are applying to fall 2019 term.)
- Mandatory International Student Health Insurance
Tuition Fee
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1391 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1391 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
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1391 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1391 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
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855 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 855 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Colorado Springs
- 950 - 1350 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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