Ranked number 45 on the "U.S. News and World Report" list of the best business schools for 2010, the University of Maryland offers a Master of Science in Business with a concentration in accounting. Students receive rigorous training in internal auditing practices for public accounting firms, government departments and agencies, corporations and non-profit organizations. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a bachelor’s degree in any field with a GPA of at least 3.0 followed by three years of professional accounting experience. This 15-month program consists of coursework in managerial accounting, control systems, risk management, business communication, negotiations, ethics, financial statement analysis, forensic accounting, information security, leadership and internal auditing.
University of Maryland
4321 Hartwick Road
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-2189
umd.edu
Both "U.S. News and World Report" and Kiplinger have named Towson University amongst the top public colleges in the United States for 2009-2010. In conjunction with the University of Baltimore, the College of Business and Economics at Towson University offers a unique Master of Science program in Accounting and Business Advisory Services. Candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree with prerequisite coursework in introductory and intermediate accounting, cost and tax accounting, auditing, economics, statistics, finance, business law, marketing management and business ethics with a GPA of at least 3.0 in order to be considered for admission. This joint program is comprised of coursework in advanced accounting theory and practice, financial management, applied information technology and information systems management. Courses are available at both Towson University and the University of Baltimore.
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
410-704-2000
towson.edu
"U.S. News and World Reports" ranks Loyola University Maryland as the third best graduate college in the northeastern region for 2010. The Sellinger School of Business and Management offers a rigorous 11-week accounting certificate for students looking for a graduate-level credential that does not require a significant time commitment or large financial burden. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in accounting with a competitive GPA and Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score. This accelerated program consists of coursework in advanced accounting and auditing topics, financial instruments, reporting and valuation, professional communication and information systems in a global environment. Graduates may transfer a portion of their credits towards Loyola’s professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program.
Loyola University Maryland
4501 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21210
800-221-9107
loyola.edu