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Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Analysis, MAFA

Purpose

The MAFA program integrates the areas of accounting and finance. The program is rigorous with broad coverage in financial accounting, finance, information technology, management accounting, taxation, international business, and investment analysis. All students should enroll in Accounting and Finance Analysis Seminar I during their first fall semester in the MAFA program. Accounting and Finance Analysis Seminar II should be taken near the end of the program. The MAFA program will be attractive to individuals employed or interested in becoming employed as controllers, financial managers, public accountants, financial analysts, and financial planners. It is expected that applicants will have an undergraduate background in either accounting or finance.

The purpose of the program is to education and train accounting and finance professionals who

  • Use an analytical approach in problem solving and decision making.
  • Communicate effectively;
  • Have current, relevant, integrated knowledge in accounting, finance and business;
  • Understand the economic, social, political, legal, and technological environment of business in a global context;
  • Are prepared to be dynamic leaders and effective team members;
  • Are professional in their attitude and approach to a career; and
  • Appreciate the civic, social, and ethical responsibilities of business organizations and business professionals.

Accreditation

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The Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Analysis program offered through the College of Business and Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Founded in 1988, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global business education accrediting body and the first organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs from associate to doctoral.

ACBSP ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. By evaluating aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support, ACBSP assesses whether or not business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. apply capital budgeting techniques to make a sound investment decision.
  2. apply the capital structure theories and financial concepts when making financial decisions.
  3. apply financial instruments in investments and hedging.
  4. understand the balance sheet elements.
  5. understand income statement elements.
  6. understand reporting of cash flows.

Accounting and Financial Analysis, M.S. - 30 hrs plus capstone experience


Required MAFA Courses - 15 hours


ACFN 5003 includes focused attention on program orientation and should be taken as early in the program as possible. ACFN 5363 requires substantial progress toward completion of the capstone experience and should be taken at or near the end of the program. Other program courses may be taken in any sequence.

Capstone Experience


The MAFA program requires a learning experience beyond the specified minimum number of courses. The capstone experience can be satisfied by making an acceptable score on a professional examination to receive the Certified Public Accountant license, Certified Management Accountant designation, or Chartered Financial Analyst® designation or other equivalent certification or specialist designation.

The capstone experience can also be satisfied by completing a thesis or 6 hours of additional coursework. Generally, the capstone experience must be approved by the MAFA Program Coordinator and the Dean of the Graduate College. A capstone experience not involving an approved professional examination will also require the approval of an advisory committee, consisting of three graduate business faculty members, at least two of whom must be faculty who teach in the MAFA program.

Students who do not complete the capstone experience by the end of program coursework must enroll in ACFN 5711 under the MAFA Program Coordinator until the capstone experience is completed. Evidence of completing the capstone experience must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate College at least thirty days before conferral of the degree.

Accelerated B.B.A. Accounting to M.S. Accounting and Financial Analysis


Note:  Please refer to Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program  for complete information concerning the Accelerated Degree Program.  Refer to the current Undergraduate Catalog for bachelor’s degree requirements.

IMPORTANT:

  • Students admitted to the Accelerated B.B.A. Accounting to M.S. Accounting and Financial Analysis degree program will complete up to 12 hours of graduate level credit to apply toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  • A minimum grade of C is required for all 5000 level graduate courses.
  • Students who do not follow the approved degree plan may become ineligible to continue in the accelerated degree program. 
  • Prior to completing the undergraduate degree, if the undergraduate GPA, graduate GPA and/or overall GPA fall below a 3.00, the student becomes ineligible to continue in the ADP.
  • Students may withdraw from an approved accelerated degree pathway.  Graduate credit hours completed prior to the student withdrawing or becoming ineligible to continue in the ADP apply toward the undergraduate degree only. 

 

ADP Paired Courses

Accounting Elective ACFN 5003 - Accounting and Finance Analysis Seminar I
Accounting Elective ACFN 5143 - Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Financial Analysis
Up to 6 hours of Free Electives (Optional) ACFN - Approved ACFN electives

Credential Requirements

To be professionally credentialed, students must achieve an acceptable score on a professional examination to receive the Certified Public Accountant license, Certified Management Accountant designation, or Chartered Financial Analyst® designation or other equivalent certification or specialist designation.

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Degree Available At

  • Broken Arrow
  • Virtual Classroom

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Career Services

What Can I Do With A Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance?

  • Auditor
  • Tax Accountant
  • Cost Accountant
  • Systems
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Consultant

Program Chair:

Dr. Gary Freeman

Dr. Gary Freeman
918-449-6524

 

 

Did You Know?

Those with an accounting degree can fill many corporate jobs and accounting provides a strong foundation for advancement within an organization.

Program Requirements

  • Resume / Vitae
  • 2 References
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.25. GMAT score of 450 if GPA is lower than 3.25

Application Deadline

  • Open Year Round

 

 

*Fees include: facility fee, student activity fee, infrastructure fee, cultural/scholastic lecturer fee, student ID fee, technology services fee and remedial course fee, if applicable. NSU courses taught at off campus locations or online might have additional fees assessed. These totals are tuition and fee estimations per program based on the current catalog year. Books, supplies and some fees may not be included.

47%

Minority Students

$48,195,863

Total Aid Disbursed in 2020-2021

1,471

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