Program Objectives
The key objectives of the Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology (MsAIT) program is to prepare students for successful careers in the management of accounting information systems and/or consulting. The program is jointly developed and delivered by the Accounting Department and the Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods Department. The MsAIT degree develops accounting and information technology competencies needed to respond to the evolving demands being placed on accountants and information technology professionals in modern organizations. The program will address major issues such as fraud detection, forensic auditing, regulatory reporting, information security, business intelligence and data mining, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, e-commerce, and data warehouses.
Career Opportunities
Accountants are increasingly called upon to work closely with those in information technology on the design and development of systems specifications, selection and implementation of enterprise systems, and their applications. The MsAIT degree provides the conceptual knowledge and hands-on experience to meet the need for accounting professionals who are trained and comfortable with advanced information technology. IT professionals will develop a better understanding of the need for information, security, audit controls, and reporting related to the accounting function. Students who are preparing to become auditors, IT auditors, information security specialists and information systems consultants will significantly benefit from this degree.
Required courses for the MsAIT Program:
- Cost and Managerial Accounting Theory
- Accounting Information Systems
- Fraud Detection and Prevention
- Business Information Consulting
- Database Management Systems
- IT Systems Project Management
- Information Security
- Enterprise Resource Planning
