Opus College of Business

Master of Science Degree in Accountancy

Graduate Attributes

Our graduates experience concentrated professional growth.

In just one year they become highly credentialed professionals ready to enter today’s market, having benefited from a quality education.

MSA graduates:

  • Possess technical competency developed through an advanced accounting curriculum emphasizing research and analysis.
  • Are confident approaching real-world situations developed through practical application of technical issues.
  • Have valuable work experience gained through a guaranteed paid accounting internship with one of the Twin Cities' most sought after employers.
  • Recognize and work to resolve the serious ethical issues that arise in the business world today.
  • Communicate effectively with polish and professionalism.
  • Are strong team contributors who have worked together on program-based teams designed to simulate a professional work environment.
 

When to Apply

The Master of Science Degree in Accountancy starts accepting applications in August for the following summer's enrollment. We encourage interested and qualified applicants to apply as early as possible.

Deadline for July 2008 Admissions:
March 28, 2008

Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Upcoming deadlines for July 2009 Admissions:
August 22, 2008 (priority review for UST undergraduates)
October, 12, 2008
November 14, 2008
January 23, 2009

   

Professional Viewpoint

"The MS Degree in Accountancy offers an exciting alternative to meet the 150-hour education requirement. We believe that the program's integrated curriculum and focus on business ethics will attract and develop high quality future employees. St. Thomas graduates have a long history of success at PricewaterhouseCoopers. We plan to recruit aggressively from St. Thomas' MS Degree in Accountancy."

Jay Kernan, C.P.A.
Minneapolis Office Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers

   

Which graduate program is right for me?

The UST MBA offers a top notch MBA curriculum in four formats: Full-time, Evening, Executive, and HealthCare.

Other masters degree programs include the Master of Business Communication, Master of Science in Accountancy, and Master of Science in Real Estate.

Nondegree opportunities for continued learning are availabe through the Center for Business Excellence.