Regis University School of Management

Master of Science in Accounting

Regis University's Master of Science in Accounting is designed to allow career-oriented adults and accounting professionals to complete their entire MS in Accounting degree online, or to choose the classroom-based format, whichever format best fits their lifestyle.

In the past several years, accounting fraud at some of the nation’s most notable corporations has changed the face of the accounting industry. Significant changes have been made to the regulations surrounding financial reporting of public companies, and the creation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has created an unprecedented demand for accountants and auditors at corporations and accounting firms across the country.

Class Format

  • program available online icon Online     program available in classroom icon Classroom
  • Available in accelerated 8-week terms

Tuition

Classroom-based courses: $770 /credit hour

Online-based courses: $825 /credit hour

Total Degree Requirements

30 Credit Hours


Want to learn more about Regis University and the Master of Science in Accounting degree program? We are here to help you get started.

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  2. Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1-800-944-7667. Enrollment Counselors are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST)
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Ready to start your online application? Once you create your account, you can complete your application at your own pace. There is no cost to start your application and the information you provide will greatly assist your enrollment counselor in evaluating your specific needs.

Our Regis University Enrollment Counselors are here to guide you through the admissions process. You won't find any high-pressure sales tactics at Regis. Most of our counselors are or have been Regis students and they understand your questions and concerns about returning to school.

Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.

The Regis CPS classroom-based and online MS in Accounting degree has a strong foundation in ethics demanded by corporations and accounting licensing bodies. Curriculum focuses on the expanded knowledgebase required of accountants in today’s business world, providing Regis CPS students with applicable skills and knowledge in:

  • Financial analysis
  • Tax preparation
  • Financial accounting
  • Auditing
  • Understanding new accounting pronouncements
  • Changing tax laws
  • Tightened financial reporting requirements

A Path to the CPA Examination

Curriculum option is offered to meet the 150-hour educational requirement to sit for the CPA exam (currently required in 41 states). The 2004 Candidate Performance on the Uniform CPA Examination study revealed that first time CPA exam candidates with 150 hours of education had a 56% better chance of passing all subjects than those with fewer than 150 hours. And historically, Regis graduates have ranked among the most successful in Colorado in passing the CPA exam.

The degree is a ten-course 30-credit-hour graduate semester hour program with an additional seven major foundation courses in business and accounting. The foundation courses may be waived with an appropriate demonstrated academic or professional proficiency with the approval of the MS in Accounting Faculty Advisor.

Advancing Careers in Accounting

Students of the Regis CPS Accounting program will receive a well-rounded education, affording them a number of available career paths, including the following employment opportunities:

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Cost accountant
  • Loan officer
  • Financial analyst
  • Tax examiner
  • Tax accountant
  • IRS auditor

Master’s Certificate in Accounting

The Regis CPS classroom-based and online Master’s Certificate in Accounting is designed for students who wish to complete an undergraduate degree in Accounting, then earn additional credits to be eligible to take the CPA examination. Most states* today require accountants to complete 150 college credit hours as a prerequisite to taking the CPA exam. Students earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting then complete 15 credits of graduate studies to earn a Master’s Certificate in Accounting. Under the guidance of their academic advisor, students will then select seven additional credits to earn a total of 150 credit hours.

* CPA requirements vary by state. These programs do NOT meet the requirements for the states of Texas, Utah and Delaware. Please see your individual State Board of Accountancy for specific requirements.

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Start Dates

ONLINE & CLASSROOM - 8 WEEK FORMAT ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Term Classes Begin Classes End Registration Ends
for Online Courses
Spring 1 - 2010 January 11 March 7 January 7
Spring 2 - 2010 March 8 May 2 March 4
Summer 1 - 2010 May 10 July 4 May 5
Summer 2 - 2010 July 5 August 29 June 30

Required Courses

Pre-requisites - Transcript evaluation required to determine unmet requirements

  •   Financial Accounting (Accounting 1 and 2) (6 Credit Hours)
  •   Managerial Accounting or Cost Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
  •   Business or Corporate Finance (3 Credit Hours)
  •   Business Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
  •   Marketing (3 Credit Hours)
  •   Intermediate Accounting 1 (3 Credit Hours)
  •   Intermediate Accounting 2 (3 Credit Hours)

Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours

  • MSAC 601   Ethical and Legal Environment of Business (3 Credit Hours)

Degree Requirements 12 Credit Hours

  • MSAA 602  Interpreting Accounting Information (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 603  Intermediate Accounting Applications (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 605  Advanced Auditing (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 611  Tax Influences on Business Decision Making (3 Credit Hours)

Degree Electives- Choose 4 12 Credit Hours

  • MSAF 602  Financial Decision Making (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 607  Governmental and Non Profit Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 608  International Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 609  Case Studies in Management Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 610  Controllership (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 617  Accounting Systems (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 619  Forensic Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
  • MSAA 620  Derivatives (3 Credit Hours)

Capstone Course 3 Credit Hours

  • MSAC 695  Business Planning and Strategy (3 Credit Hours)

Tuition Comparison

Find out how the cost of a graduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Institution Degree Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program Estimated Total Program Cost
Regis University MS in Accounting 30 $770 $75 $23,175
Colorado State University MAcc(Master of Accountancy) 30 $2,400/sem. or
appx. $320/hr.
$2,648 $7,448
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University Master of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) 48 $1,995/course or
appx. $665/hr.
All Inclusive $31,920
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business1 Master of Accountancy (MAcc); Master of Taxation (MT.) 34 $1,434 $2,550 $51,306
University of Pheonix2 MS in Accountancy (MSA) 36 $520 $1,305 $20,025

1Quarter-hours converted to semester hours

2Based on 36 hours/12 courses (material fee-$105/course)

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Institution Degree Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program Estimated Total Program Cost
Regis University Master of Science in Accounting 30 $825 $75 $24,825
Kaplan University1 Master of Science in Accounting 35 $627 $700 $22,645
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University Master of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) 48 $665 All Inclusive $31,920
Nova Southeastern University Master of Accounting and Master of Taxation 40 $675 $200 $27,200
University of Maryland-University College Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management (MSAF) 36 $694 $340 $25,324
University of Pheonix2 MS in Accountancy (MSA) 36 $655 $1,305 $24,885

1Quarter-hours converted to semester hours

2Based on 36 hours/12 courses (material fee-$105/course)

Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines

  • Two years of full-time significant business related work experience
  • Completed Online Application Form
  • $75 non-refundable application fee (waived for graduates of Regis University)
  • Degree-Bearing Official Transcripts
  • Required Admissions Essay(s)
  • Faculty Interview
  • Current Résumé
  • Additional admission requirements apply to students who are non-U.S. citizens
  • Please remember - applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed
Application Deadlines *
Starts Application Deadline
Spring 1 - 2010 December 28, 2009
Spring 2 - 2010 February 22, 2010
Summer 2 - 2010 April 26, 2010
Summer 2 - 2010 June 21, 2010

* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.