Explore the UT Dallas MS in Accounting and Analytics Flex Degree Plan
The MS in Accounting and Analytics program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours to complete. Please see below for the degree plan according to the most recent catalog. Prior year catalogs can be viewed at the UTD catalog.
The Accounting Analytics Track can be completed online.
Contact the Program Director at msaccounting@utdallas.edu for details on course offerings.
Degree Plan Highlights – MS in Accounting and Analytics
“SCH” indicates “semester credit hours”
12SCH
Core Courses*
12 semester credit hours
ACCT 6330 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACCT 6331 Cost Accounting
ACCT 6332 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
ACCT 6374 Advanced Data Analytics for Accountants and Auditors
1SCH
Program Prerequisite *
MAS 6102 Professional Development (Can be waived if ACCT 6388 is chosen as an elective)
The program is open to students with bachelor’s degrees across all majors. Students without an accounting background may be required to complete prerequisite courses at the graduate level.
1 semester credit hour
CPA
CPA Exam Requirements
Students wishing to become CPA-eligible should understand the requirements of the State Board of Accountancy in their respective state or jurisdiction.
Learn more.
To submit a Waiver Request Form for any of the Core or Prerequisite Courses based on previous coursework or a MAS 6102 Waiver Request Form, visit the Advising Office Forms Page to review policies and submit a form for each course.
- Core Course Waivers: Up to 9 hours of approved waived Core Courses can be replaced with any Accounting master-level elective course to enhance students’ specialized accounting knowledge.
- Prerequisite Course Waivers: After waivers are approved, email JSOMGRAdvising@utdallas.edu to request assistance with registration for subsequent level courses.
- MAS 6102 Professional Development: Register for MAS 6102 Professional Development in the first semester if the waiver is not approved.
- For questions, contact JSOMGRAdvising@utdallas.edu and see catalog for details.
Choose from one of the Five Tracks for the MS in Accounting and Analytics Flex
Track-related Core
12 semester credit hours
Track-related Electives
Choose 12 semester credit hours from the following courses:
- ACCT 6320 Database Foundations
or ACCT 6321 Database Applications for Business Analytics in Accounting
or ACCT 6344 Financial Statement Analysis - ACCT 6336 Information Technology Audit and Risk Management
or ACCT 6338 Accounting Systems Integration and Configuration
or ACCT 6343 Accounting Information Systems - ACCT 6392 Advanced Auditing
Job Titles and Salaries*
- Auditor $44,000 – $60,000
- Audit Associate $48,000 – $63,154
- Staff Auditor $48,000 – $63,211
- Audit Staff $48,000 – $63,000
Certification
- Students sit for the CPA exam.
National Median Salary (Salary range)**
- $49,000 – $61,000
Job Positions for Graduating Students
Positions in public accounting firms are generally categorized as follows, according to AccountingEdu.org:
- Accounting and auditing services that involve maintaining financial records and preparing and auditing financial statements for use by outside investors and banks
- Tax services that involve the preparation of tax returns as well as advising clients on tax deductions, tax planning and other tax-related issues
- Consulting services, which can involve financial planning services for individuals as well as business consultation services to help management design, develop and implement accounting systems and employee compensation packages
Track-related Core
12 semester credit hours
Track-related Electives
12 semester credit hours
Choose 9 semester credit hours of JSOM master-level courses with at least 3 semester credit hours with an ACCT prefix. Students interested in pursuing a second master’s degree in Business Analytics or Management Science should choose the appropriate elective courses to facilitate the double degree option.
NOTE: Students interested in the Internal Audit program and the CIA or CISA designation are required to take 9 to 15 semester credit hours from the below courses. For details, students should contact the director of the Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) program.
- ACCT 6334 Auditing
- ACCT 6335 Ethics for Professional Accountants
- ACCT 6336 Information Technology Audit and Risk Management
- ACCT 6374 Advanced Data Analytics for Accountants and Auditors
- ACCT 6377 Corporate Governance
- ACCT 6380 Internal Audit
- ACCT 6383 Fraud Examination
- ACCT 6384 Analytical Reviews Using Audit Software
- ACCT 6386 Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC)
- ACCT 6392 Advanced Auditing
- ACCT 6V98 Accounting Internship
Job Titles and Salaries*
- Corporate Auditor $57,000 – $80,000
- IT Auditor $65,000 – $80,000
- Risk Advisory Consultant $36,000 – $49,000
- Cybersecurity Analyst $58,000 – $92,000
- Compliance Analyst $44,000 – $64,000
- Process Analyst $44,000 – $70,000
- Risk Management Associate $44,000 – $74,000
- Controls Analyst $41,000 – $65,000
Certifications
- Students pursue a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate.
National Median Salary (Salary range)**
- $54,900 – $61,000
Track-related Core
Choose 6 semester credit hours from Set A, 3 semester credit hours from Set B and 3 semester credit hours of master-level courses offered within JSOM.
Set A
- ACCT 6333 Advanced Financial Reporting
- ACCT 6336 Information Technology Audit and Risk Management
- ACCT 6341 Planning, Control and Performance Evaluation
- ACCT 6344 Financial Statement Analysis
- ACCT 6345 Business Valuation
Set B
- ACCT 6320 Database Foundations
or ACCT 6321 Database Applications for Business Analytics in Accounting - ACCT 6338 Accounting Systems Integration and Configuration
or ACCT 6343 Accounting Information Systems - ACCT 6384 Analytics Reviews Using Audit Software
- BUAN 6324 Business Analytics with SAS
or BUAN 6356 Business Analytics with R - FIN 6301 Financial Management
- OPRE 6332 Spreadsheet Modeling and Analytics
Track-related Electives
Choose 12 semester credit hours of JSOM master-level courses with at least 6 semester credit hours with an ACCT prefix. Students interested in pursuing a second master’s degree in Business Analytics or Finance should choose the appropriate elective courses to facilitate the double-degree option.
Job Titles and Salaries*
- General Accountant $40,000 – $60,000
- Cost Accountant $48,000 – $62,000
- Property Accountant $39,000 – $60,000
- Data Analyst $46,000 – $75,000
- Business Intelligence Analyst $62,000 – $85,000
- Financial Analyst $60,000 – $80,000
- Business Analyst $52,000 – $78,000
- Budget Analyst $40,000 – $62,000
Certification
- Students pursue a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification.
National Median Salary (Salary range)**
- $53,000 – $83,000
Track-related Core
12 semester credit hours
Track-related Electives
Choose 12 semester credit hours of JSOM masters/Ph.D level courses with at least 6 credit hours with an ACCT prefix. Students interested in pursuing a second master’s degree in Business Analytics or Finance should choose the appropriate courses to facilitate the double degree option. Students planning to pursue a doctoral degree in accounting are advised to take the following electives to gain relevant institutional knowledge.
Job Titles and Salaries*
- Research/Teaching positions after completing PhD $80,000 – $150,000
- Data Analyst $61,000 – $130,000
- Forensic Accountant $78,000 – $150,000
- Security Analyst $62,000 – $103,000
- Securities and Exchange Commission Financial Reporting Staff $70,000 – $129,000
National Median Salary (Salary range)**
- $103,100 – $180,000
* Source for full-time job and salary information: Glassdoor.com.
** Sources for Salary and job information: NACE Salary Survey – Fall 2018, Robert Half 2019 Salary Guide, Financial Additions Salary Guide for DFW, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consider Adding an MS Degree
Obtaining two degrees simultaneously provides an opportunity for you to potentially share coursework between the two degrees.
Double degrees often have considerable advantages, including potentially sharing coursework between the two degrees. Moreover, consider the career advantages gained when obtaining a second degree, not to mention the potential time and tuition benefits. Visit with an advisor to understand the particular benefits of the double degree pathway.
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