Master's - Accounting and Financial Management

Official Program Name:

Master's degree program in Accounting and Financial Management

School Offering Program:

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Prerequisites:

Students enrolled in DeVry University's programs may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Students in the accounting and financial management master's program can choose one of three professional designations - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Program Description:

Keller Graduate School of Management's Master's degree program in Accounting and Financial Management examines the application of accounting information to management planning through cost analysis, operational budgeting, capital budgeting, and performance measurement. Students have the opportunity to study generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting information systems. Coursework also covers financial accounting practices, cash accounting, inventories, long-term assets, intangible assets, liabilities, stockholders' equity, tax liabilities, and dilutive securities.

Learning Format:

Online or Campus-Based.

Minimum Credits Required:

45 credit hours.

Financial Aid:

DeVry University offers over $29 million in scholarship opportunities to qualified students. Additional financial aid, military service grants, veterans appreciation grants, federal grants, and institutional grants, are available to qualifying students. Eligible students can apply for Federal Stafford or PLUS loans.

Course Topics Covered:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Keller to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program. Course topics covered in the Master's degree program in Accounting and Financial Management could include:

• Managerial Accounting
• Accounting and Finance Analysis
• Federal Taxes
• CPA, CFA, or CFE Exam Preparation Courses

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

The Master's degree program in Accounting and Financial Management at Keller Graduate School of Management can prepare students for entry into or advancement in the fields of accounting and finance. In addition to CPA, CFA, or CFE positions, there are a wide range of positions graduates could compete for, including:

• Accountant
• Financial manager
• Financial analyst
• Accounting systems analyst