Course Schedule & Dates
The Online MS in Accountancy program runs on a 15-week semester schedule over three terms: Fall-Spring-Fall. Students can complete the program in 18 months by keeping with the cohort schedule. A new cohort is enrolled each Fall semester.
Term: | Important Dates: | Courses Offered: |
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| Fall - first semester | Semester Dates: August 25, 2025 - December 5, 2025 Payment Due: August 18, 2025 CENSUS: September 22, 2025 *See class change and refund policies in the MS in Accountancy Online Student Handbook. | ACCT 5410: EDP Auditing and Control ACCT 5390: Advanced Accounting ACCT 5360: Corporate and Partnership Taxation ACCT 5440: Accounting Law, Ethics and Institutions ACCT 5980: CPA Preparation (0-unit) topic = Tax/Reg |
| Spring - second semester | Semester Dates: January 16, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Payment Deadline: January 13, 2026 CENSUS: February 13, 2026 *See class change and refund policies in the MS in Accountancy Online Student Handbook. | ACCT 5680: Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations ACCT 6100: Financial Accounting from the User Perspective with Data Analytics in Accounting ACCT 6500: Advanced Financial Reporting Seminar ACCT 5980: CPA Preparation (0-unit) topic = FAR |
Third semester (In 2026, the current cohort will complete classes in Summer) | Term Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 12, 2026 Payment Deadline: May 24, 2026 CENSUS: June 17, 2026 *See class change and refund policies in the MS in Accountancy Online Student Handbook. | ACCT 5300: Advanced Tax Topics: Corporate Taxation ACCT 6200: Seminar in Advanced Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, and Accounting Data Analytics ACCT 6970: MSA Comprehensive Examination ACCT 5980: CPA Preparation (0-unit) topic = AUD
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Beginning with the Fall 2026 cohort, the Online MS in Accountancy will be on an 18 month schedule. This change accommodates expected changes to the financial aid program.
Term: | Important Dates: | Courses Offered: |
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| Fall - semester 1 | August 24 - December 4; census September 21 | ACCT 5410: EDP Auditing and Control ACCT 5390: Advanced Accounting ACCT 5360: Corporate and Partnership Taxation ACCT 5440: Accounting Law, Ethics and Institutions ACCT 5980: CPA Preparation (0-unit) topic = Tax/Reg |
| Spring - semester 2 | January 19 - May 7; census February 16 | ACCT 5680: Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations ACCT 6100: Financial Accounting from the User Perspective with Data Analytics in Accounting ACCT 6500: Advanced Financial Reporting Seminar ACCT 5980: CPA Preparation (0-unit) topic = FAR |
| Fall - semester 3 | TBD | ACCT 5300: Advanced Tax Topics: Corporate Taxation ACCT 6200: Seminar in Advanced Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, and Accounting Data Analytics ACCT 6970: MSA Comprehensive Examination ACCT 5980: CPA Preparation (0-unit) topic = AUD |
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