The College of Business at UNT is proud to offer a wide selection of quality majors for our world-class MS program.
Majors
MS Background Course Requirements (13.5 to 16.5 hours)
The following courses are required for any MS or MBA degree at COBA. These background courses are equivalent to foundation courses of an undergraduate business program and will be waived where appropriate after evaluation of transcripts.
Grades of C or better must be earned on all background courses whether taken at the undergraduate or graduate level. Grades of C earned on any 5XXX level courses will affect the graduate grade point average (GPA).
DSCI 5010: Statistical Analysis (1.5 hours)
Three hours of undergraduate statistics (business, psychological, mathematical, and educational statistics are acceptable).
ACCT 5020: Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data (1.5 hours)
Three hours undergraduate or graduate level (Financial Accounting). The MS Accounting programs also require Managerial Accounting.
BLAW 5050: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Environment of Business (1.5 hours)
Three hours of a junior/senior level Business Law course taken in the United States.
MGMT 5070: Management Issues (1.5 hours)
Three hours of a junior/senior level Principles of Management or Operations Management. (Human Resources/Organizational Behaviour is NOT acceptable).
MKTG 5000: Marketing Concepts (1.5 hours)
Three hours of a junior/senior level Marketing Management or Principles of Marketing. (Advertising or salesmanship is NOT acceptable).
BCIS 5090: Introduction to Business Computer Information Systems (1.5 hours)
Three hours of a junior/senior level Introduction to Business Computer Information Systems.
ECON 5000: Economic Concepts (3 hours)
Six hours of micro and macro economics
FINA 5040: Introduction to Finanace and Financial Mathematics (1.5 hours)
Three hours of a junior/senior level Business Finance or Principles of Finance.
MATH 1190: Business Calculus (3 hours)
Three hours of a business calculus or other comparable calculus course.
In addition, the MS Accounting program requires the following 18 hours. See catalog for pre-requisites and course descriptions.
ACCT 3110: Intermediate Accounting I (3 hours)
An in-depth study of the process of preparing and presenting financial information about an entity for outside users (Part I). Topics vary but typically include: standard setting; the accounting cycle including data accumulation, adjustments and preparation of financial statements; and valuation. There is a focus on the recognition, measurement and disclosure of revenue; inventory and cost of sales; and plant assets. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2020, 2030, with grades of C or better; ECON 1100, 1110; MATH 1100 or 1190; BCIS 2610. Students may not retake this course more than once (this course may not be taken more than twice, whether at UNT or at other colleges and universities). Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
ACCT 3120: Intermediate Accounting II (3 hours)
An in-depth study of the process of preparing and presenting financial information about an entity for outside users (Part II). Topics vary but typically include analysis of recognition, measurement and disclosure of: equity investments, financing activities (bonded debt, leases, pensions), income taxes, stockholders' equity, specialized reporting problems and cash flow. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2020, 2030, 3110 with grades of C or better; ECON 1100, 1110; MATH 1100 or 1190; BCIS 2610. Students may not retake this course more than once (this course may not be taken more than twice, whether at UNT or at other colleges and universities). Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
ACCT 3270: Cost Accounting (3 hours)
Accounting in manufacturing operations; cost concepts and classifications; cost accounting cycle; accounting for materials, labor and burden; process cost accounting; budgeting; standard costs; cost reports; direct costing and differential cost analysis. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2020, 2030 with grades of C or better; ECON 1100, 1110; MATH 1100, 1190; BCIS 2610. Students may not retake this course more than once (this course may not be taken more than twice, whether at UNT or at other colleges and universities). Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
ACCT 4100: Accounting Systems (3 hours)
Introduction to technology/accounting information systems and their interface with processes and process re-engineering. Application of systems development life cycle to the engineering of accounting information systems. Emphasis on auditing system security and integrity. Coverage of project management and accounting systems development. Practical experience with a commercial accounting package. Prerequisites: ACCT 2010, 2020, 3110 with grades of C or better; ECON 1100, 1110; MATH 1100, 1190; BCIS 2610 and 3610. Students may not retake this course more than once (this course may not be taken more than twice, whether at UNT or at other colleges and universities)
ACCT 4300: Federal Income Taxation (3 hours)
Introduction, problems of tax bases and rates; history of the federal income tax; determination of federal income tax base and application of rates; economic and social implications of taxation. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2020, 2030 with grades of C or better; ECON 1100, 1110; MATH 1100, 1190; BCIS 2610; senior standing. Students may not retake this course more than once (this course may not be taken more than twice, whether at UNT or at other colleges and universities).
ACCT 4400: Auditing - Professional Responsibilities)
Introduction to auditing and the professional responsibilities of a career in any specialty of the accounting profession. Topics include the legal and ethical responsibilities of accountants; professional auditing standards; the acquisition, evaluation and documentation of audit evidence; reports on the results of the engagement. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2020, 2030, 3110, 3120, 4100 with grades of C or better; ECON 1100, 1110; MATH 1100, 1190; BLAW 3430; BCIS 2610. Students may not retake this course more than once (this course may not be taken more than twice, whether at UNT or at other colleges and universities).
IT Programming Language Requirement
In addition, the MS Information Technologies program requires at least one course in a programming language(C, C++, COBOL or a similar programming language).
- Background requirements are equivalent to foundation courses of an undergraduate business program(see background course requirements) and will be waived where appropiate after evaluation of transcripts
- You must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
- You must have proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Credit is not given for work or life experience
General Information
- Accredited by the AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) - The International Association for Management Education.
- Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Local, state, and national scholarships.
- Limited number of teaching assistantships available during the academic year.
- Afternoons, evening, Saturday and online classes.
- Offers a capstone course in lieu of a thesis.
- Admission available during the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
- UNT students intern and work at major corporations and organizations in the Metroplex area.
- Largest university in the Metroplex; fourth largest in Texas.
- Named one of America's 100 best college buys.
- More computers per student than other comparable Texas institutions; 14 general access computer labs with more than 550 microcomputers (including one lab available 24 hours and one adaptive lab for students with special needs).
- A library system designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education (2 million cataloged holdings).
