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

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.

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

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.