Academics
The McIntire School of Commerce offers the Master of Science in Accounting (MSAcc) and Master of Science in Management Informations Systems (MSMIS) as well as a joint degree in law (JD/MA or JD/MS). Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus.
Thirty total credits are required to complete the MSAcc, including 3 elective credits. Required courses for the MSAcc include:
- Financial Theory
- Managerial Theory
- Accounting Policy
Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 1 year; maximum, 1 1/2 years. For students attending part time, the minimum is 2 years; maximum, 4 years.
In a recent year, there were 13 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 13% held a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated well above average for Category I institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 2; average business class size is 25.