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In the year 2000 Indiana law will require 150 hours of college credit for a person to be eligible for the Certified Public Accountant exam. To meet this need, Indiana University is now offering a 30 graduate credit hour (10 courses) Master of Science in Accounting degree.

This program will better prepare individuals for a career as a professional accountant and to attain professional certification, not only as a CPA, but also as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Data Processing Auditor (CDPA).

In addition to the normal university accreditation, IUSB is proud to be among the approximately twenty-four percent of colleges that offers degrees in business, that the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has accredited. This is recognition by an outside national organization of the quality of our academic programs.

Who will benefit from our degree program?

1. Individuals preparing to meet the 150 credit hour requirements of Indiana and other states for taking the CPA exam.
2. The professional accountant who desires a graduate degree.
3. Professionals who want to increase their expertise for future advancement
4. Individuals who want to gain a working knowledge of the accounting profession for a change in careers or for future entrepreneurial projects.
5. Individuals who want to meet the requirements for other professional certification programs such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Data Processing Auditor (CDPA).
 

Dr. P. N. Saksena
MSA Program Director
(574) 520 - 4456
(574) 520 - 4456
psaksena@iusb.edu

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)


Required Prerequisites

BUS A201 Introduction to Financial Accounting BUS A202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting BUS A311 Intermediate Accounting I
BUS A312 Intermediate Accounting II
BUS A325 Cost Accounting
BUS A328 Introduction to Taxation
BUS A337 Accounting Information Systems
or BUS K321 Management Information Systems
BUS A339 Advanced Income Taxes
BUS A424 Auditing & Assurance Services

Students who plan to sit for the Uniform CPA exam should consider taking A335-Accounting for Government and Not-For-Profit Entities and enrolling in a CPA review course, particularly for business law.

The Master of Accounting Program requires thirty (30) graduate credit hours as listed below:

A. Skills Courses (6 cr. required)
BUSB F532 Leadership, Negotiation, and Human Resource Management
BUSB F533 Professional Communication Skills

B. Required Accounting Courses
(9 cr. required)
BUSB A525 Advanced Financial Accounting Theory & Practice
BUSB A530 Advanced Auditing Practice
BUSB A531 Consulting and Strategic Cost Management

C. Elective Courses (9 cr. required)
Select any three courses from the following
BUSB A504 Management Information Systems
BUSB A539 Advanced Tax Topics
BUSB A545 International Accounting Practice
BUSB A564 Interpretation and Analysis of Financial Statements
BUSB F542 Strategic Financial Management

D. Additional Elective Courses
(6 cr. required)
Choose two from eligible electives:
BUSB A502 Managerial Price Theory
BUSB C502 The Legal/Ethical Environment of Business
BUSB F506 Management of International Operations
BUSB F520 Taxes and Business Strategy
BUSB F523 Managerial Decision-Making Models
BUSB F530 International Finance
BUSB K505 Management of IT Projects
BUSB K506 Web Site Development Techniques
BUSB K510 Decision Support Systems
BUSB A505 Object-Oriented Programming
BUSB A510 Database Management Systems
Courses not taken as required in group C above.

Each student, as a condition of graduation, must participate in an exit interview

No graduate student (except those who are officially admitted to Graduate Business Programs) is allowed to take more than 20% of his or her course work credits in graduate business courses under any circumstances. The Office of Graduate Business Programs monitors the implementation of this requirement.

Before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant for admission into the graduate program, the applicant must provide the following credentials:

1. Completed the Online Application

2. Official transcripts from all  colleges and universities that you have attended, send to 

 

     Office of Graduate Admission ( Room 246B)

     1700 W. Mishawaka Ave.

     P.O. Box 7111

     South Bend, IN 46634-7111

 

3. Two letters of recommendation (the form can be found at the end of the on-line application)

4. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)  sent to the address above.

5. Application Fee $45 ($55 International Students).

6. Applicants whose native language is not English will need a minimum score of 550 (213 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Admitted candidates may enter the program at the beginning of any regular semester.

Graduate Admission Standards

The Admissions Committee may admit the applicant into the program in one of two statuses:

The Admissions Committee may grant Full Admission to those applicants who have completed their application, have a solid managerial work experience and have presented persuasive responses to their application essay questions as well as having met the minimum credential requirements as proscribed by AACSB guidelines. These credentials include a minimum GMAT score of 450 and an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 from this or another AACSB accredited school.

The Admissions Committee may occasionally grant Probationary Admission to those applicants who have completed their application, have a record of solid managerial work experience, have strong letters of recommendation, met the minimum GMAT score, and have presented persuasive responses to their application essay questions, but whose GPA does not quite meet the minimum standards. Other considerations given these applicants are a unique work experience background, post-graduate work, and last two years of undergraduate work as well as their GMAT scores. These are persons who the Admission Committee feels may have high promise in spite of not conforming to the minimum GPA standards.

The Admissions Committee will inform those candidates entering the program on probation that they cannot continue in the program if their GPA drops below 2.75 for course work taken in the graduate program. Fully admitted candidates will have six hours of graduate work to bring their GPA up to 2.75 should it ever fall below. Graduate business students must have a 2.75 to qualify for graduation.

 

 Step 1 GMAT— Make arrangements to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and have your official score report sent to our office. Our institution code is 82L-WC-76. If you have already taken the GMAT, we will accept the official score report if it is no more than five [5] years old.  Visit the MBA ExplorerTM at www.mba.com for quick answers to most questions and the latest GMAT information. 

Step 2 Transcripts — Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities you attended. Have the transcripts sent directly of the Graduate Admission Office. We cannot accept unofficial copies issued to the applicant. You may use the transcript request forms provided with the application.

Step 3 Application — Complete and submit the ON-LINE APPLICATION. Be sure to answers all areas on the application that pertain to you. 

Step 4 Recommendations — Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to evaluate your academic or on-the-job performance and attest to your ability to pursue a graduate degree.  They can be submitted electronically by using the on-line application. 

Step 5 Application Fee — Send your $45 ($55 for international students) to the address below or call 574-520-4585 to use your credit card. Make your check or money order payable to Indiana University South Bend.

Submit all items directly to this address:

Graduate Admission Office Room  AI 246B
Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
 

Application Deadline — Candidates may enter the program at the beginning of the fall, spring or summer session. The Graduate Admission Office should receive completed applications and all supporting materials by the dates listed below to ensure timely admission decisions. Each applicant is responsible for submitting a complete application. While you may have parts of your applications sent to us at any time, we will not evaluate any application until it is complete.
 

Fall Semester – July 1

Spring Semester – November 1

Summer Session – April 1

Admission Requirements — We maintain our admission standards into graduate business programs by selecting only those candidates who can successfully complete a rigorous and competitive academic program. The program is accessible only to those students of demonstrated aptitude, ability, and scholarship. We require every applicant to complete the standardized Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). We base our admission decision on a composite evaluation of the applicant’s [1] GMAT scores, [2] undergraduate academic performance as measured by the cumulative grade-point average (GPA), [3] professional work experiences [4] two letters of recommendation, [5] personal essays, and [6] application information.

Course Scheduling and Fees — All of our graduate business courses are offered on Monday through Thursday evenings. During the fall and spring semesters, classes are scheduled to meet one evening per week (usually 7:00 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.) for 16 weeks. During the two six-week summer sessions, classes meet two evenings per week (either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.).

2006-2007 Fees
Graduate
$223.65 per credit hour  (Resident)
$539.70 per credit hour  (Non-Resident)
 

Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs] page. You’ll find answers to frequently asked questions, information on how to study for the GMAT, student testimonials, course descriptions, faculty profiles and much more! You can contact the Director of Graduate Business Programs, Dr. P. N. Saksena, at Graduate Business Programs or phone (574) 520-4138.

         For specific degree requirements for admission into the program click here.


 

Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634
Phone: (574) 520-4585
Toll free: 1-877-462-4872

Last updated: 06 June 2007 10/02/2006
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