Master of Science (MS) in Accounting

Program Overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Accounting at Texas A&M University-Central Texas builds on the technical foundation from the BBA in Accounting. It provides students with an advanced course of study to satisfy the requirements to sit for the CPA Exam and succeed in rewarding accounting careers.

Career Opportunities

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Accreditation

The Accounting program is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The College of Business Administration is also presently pursuing accreditation with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Our initial Self Evaluation Report (iSER) was accepted in April of 2019, thus the program is well on its way to being an AACSB accredited in a few years.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas was established in 2009 as a member of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution, fully aligned with regional community colleges and offering quality bachelor's and master's degrees with an emphasis on access and affordability.

Mission

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public, upper-level university offering baccalaureate and graduate degrees important to the region and the state. It is committed to high quality, rigorous, and innovative educational programs delivered in a variety of instructional modes to a diverse student population through exceptional teaching, service, and applied scholarship. With an emphasis on community engagement, the university employs emerging technology to enhance student learning and to nurture its partnerships with regional community colleges, the military presence in its region, and the community at large.

Vision

Texas A&M University-Central Texas will achieve national recognition as an upper-level university, offering high quality and affordable undergraduate and graduate educational programs to address regional and statewide needs.

Core Values

Excellence and Achievement

We strive to continuously improve, innovate, and exceed expectations.

Compassion

We care about the feelings of others. When others are suffering, we empathize and offer help.

Integrity

We conduct ourselves in an ethical and respectful manner.

Knowledge

We provide educational experiences to encourage lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity.

Diversity

We respect and value both differences and similarities in our students, coworkers, and other stakeholders.

Initiative

We encourage the involvement and the contribution of each employee. We create a workplace where every employee can share a sense of ownership.

Collaboration

We develop and maintain partnerships to serve the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.