Overview
Purpose
The objective of the Accountancy program at Southern Illinois University is to provide an opportunity for students to achieve greater breadth and depth in the study of Accountancy than is possible in the baccalaureate program. As preparation for entry into a dynamic profession, the curriculum fosters clear, logical, and analytical thought processes, effective oral and written communications, and life-long learning skills. Graduates pursue careers as professional accountants in public practice, industry, financial institutions, government, and other not-for-profit organizations.
Accreditation
AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and has achieved full membership in the Federation of Schools of Accountancy. Only 130 schools in the nation have full membership.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Information Technology Risk and Controls
- Governance, Risk, and Control
- Advanced Auditing
- Advanced Accounting Information Systems
- Fraud Examination
- Forensic Accounting
- Ethics of Business
- Governmental & Not for Profit Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Accounting View 709 other Masters in Accounting in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A; approximately a "B-" average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework
- 3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a "B" average)
Tuition Fee
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International
35213 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35213 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
35213 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35213 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
14085 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14085 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Carbondale
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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