Degree Requirements
The MFAc degree offers students two options for completion:
- The Major Research paper option: students must complete eight required core courses (24 credits) and a Major Research paper;
- The Coursework Option: students must complete eight required core courses (24 credits) and an additional two courses (6 credits) for a total of 30 credits.
Required core courses (24 credits):
All students must complete the following eight required core courses:
GS/FACC 6100 3.00 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
GS/FACC 6120 3.00 Corporate Responsibility and Ethics
GS/FACC 6140 3.00 Performance Measurement Systems
GS/FACC 6160 3.00 Controls and Risk Management
GS/FACC 6180 3.00 Research Methods
GS/FACC 6200 3.00 Advanced Theory for Financial Accountability
GS/FACC 6220 3.00 Corporate Governance and Financial Accountability
GS/FACC 6240 3.00 Information Technology Governance and Monitoring Strategies
Coursework option (6 credits):
Students selecting the coursework option will complete an additional 6 credits selected from the list below:
GS/FACC 6400 3.00 Earnings Management and Forensic Accounting
GS/FACC 6440 3.00 Management and Control of E-Commerce Systems
GS/FACC 6460 3.00 Accountability Issues in the Government & Not-For-Profit Sectors
GS/FACC 6620 3.00 Accounting and Finance Issues in Pensions and Benefits
GS/FACC 6840 3.00 Experiencing Financial Accountability (Experiential course)
