Accounting (MActg)
At the University of Oregon's Master of Accounting program at the Lundquist College of Business, students develop a mindset that goes beyond learning new accounting methods and tax laws. They hone their ability to work in a constructive and respectful way. They learn how to communicate attention to detail through precise and engaging presentations. And they bring it all together to achieve true professional success to land a great job.
The Master of Accounting program is designed for students whose undergraduate major is accounting or the equivalent. The program is constructed so that it can be completed in three terms (one academic year) of full-time study. The curriculum is designed to sharpen written and oral communication, leadership, critical thinking, and analytical skills that are needed to excel in the accounting profession.
Program's Admission Requirements
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Accounting Knowldedge - Each accounting major is proficient in expanded conceptual and technical accounting knowledge.
- Critical Thinking and Discipline Intergration - Each student will think critically and integratively to solve complex business problems.
- Research Skills - Each student will be able to apply research techniques to solve complex business problems.
- Communication Skills - Each student will effectively communicate in writing the solution of a business problem.
Accounting Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Core Courses | 18 | |
| Accounting Data Analytics I | ||
| Taxation of Business | ||
| Accounting Measurement and Disclosure | ||
| Strategic Cost Management | ||
| Developing the Accounting Professional I | ||
| Developing the Accounting Professional II | ||
| Accounting Elective Courses - select four from the following: | 16 | |
| Professional Ethics for Accountants | ||
| Government & Not for Profit Accounting | ||
| Taxes and Business Strategy | ||
| Taxation of Pass Through Entities | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation | ||
| Advanced Assurance Services | ||
| Accounting Data & Analytics II | ||
| Accounting Data & Analytics III | ||
| Elective Courses | 12 | |
Choose four General Business and/or Accounting Electives 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 46 | |
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The plan of study for the electives outside of accounting is determined by the student and the program director.
Specializations
Graduate Specialization in Accounting and Data Analytics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG 580 | Accounting Data Analytics I | 4 |
| ACTG 681 | Accounting Data & Analytics II | 4 |
| ACTG 682 | Accounting Data & Analytics III | 4 |
| Select one elective from the following list | 4 | |
| Business Database Management Systems | ||
| Data Driven Predictive Modeling | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Graduate Specialization in Audit and Financial Reporting
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG 630 | Accounting Measurement and Disclosure | 4 |
| ACTG 642 | Advanced Assurance Services | 4 |
| ACTG 560 | Government & Not for Profit Accounting | 4 |
| ACTG 631 | Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Graduate Specialization in Taxation
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG 617 | Taxation of Business | 4 |
| ACTG 618 | Taxes and Business Strategy | 4 |
| ACTG 619 | Taxation of Pass Through Entities | 4 |
| ACTG 681 | Accounting Data & Analytics II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |