BS/MS in Accounting
The combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science with a major in accounting is a 150-semester-hour program designed to provide an appropriate base of knowledge for entry into the accounting profession, as well as a broad-based general educational background. Students awarded the Master of Science with a major in accounting are simultaneously awarded the Bachelor of Science with a major in accounting. (The Bachelor of Science with a major in accounting is not awarded separately.)
In addition to the departmental graduate admission requirements, a student must have a minimum overall program GPA of 3.0 and a minimum advanced accounting GPA of 3.0 in order to be admitted to the MS-Accounting.
Some Jobs in Accounting
- Public Accountants
- Management Accountants
- Internal Auditors
General Requirements
Certain Core Requirements are necessary to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Accounting Control System. The following is a list of the total hours needed:
- University Core Requirements
- Professional Field and Supporting Courses
- 2018-2019 BS/MS Application Checklist
THECB Marketable Skills
BS
- Knowledge-based identification of ethical dilemmas
- Research contemporary accounting issues
- Technical accounting knowledge
- Oral and written communication
- Advanced Excel skills
MS
- Knowledge-based resolution of ethical dilemmas
- Research and resolve technical accounting/auditing issues
- Technical competency in accounting and audit
- Identify income tax issues and solutions
- Data and analysis skills
For a complete list of THECB Marketable skills, visit https://vpaa.unt.edu/thecb/cob/acct.