MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING Graduates of the Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) program are qualified for the various examinations leading to professional certification. Bloch offers two M.S.A. options: 30-HOUR PROGRAM – Students who have a bachelor’s degree in accounting may be eligible to complete their M.S.A. with just 30 credit hours. Because they already have an accounting background, these students are waived from most core courses. 60-HOUR PROGRAM – The comprehensive curriculum is designed for students who have little or no undergraduate accounting experience. Students learn everything they need to enjoy a professional career in the accounting field.
Admission Requirements • GMAT score (or GRE equivalent) of 460 or higher. • A total of 1,100 points using the formula 200 x undergraduate cumulative GPA + GMAT score. • GPA also can be calculated using the last consecutive 60 college hours.
bloch.umkc.edu/graduate-program/msa
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE The Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.) helps advance careers in a variety of financial fields; a financial undergraduate degree is not required. The degree prepares students for financial certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). The program can be completed in as little as 33 credit hours.
Emphasis Areas • Entrepreneurial Finance • Financial Analyst • Corporate Finance • Financial Services Management • Wealth Management bloch.umkc.edu/graduate-program/msf
“The material covered within the M.S.A. program is challenging. But when I went to study for the CPA exam, I felt extremely well prepared.” Diane Winnard (B.S.A. ’09, M.S.A. ’10) Assurance Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers 4
Admission Requirements Currently under revision; see M.S.F. website for most recent admission requirements.