Overview

The Smith Master of Science in Business: Accounting Program
A Focus on Internal Auditing

In today's era of heightened accountability, organizations are charged with carrying out rigorous internal auditing to meet strict corporate governance and other accounting and auditing standards. The demand for highly qualified auditing specialists who can successfully interpret new rules, better understand business control processes, and design effective internal controls has never been greater.

The Master of Science in Business: Accounting is the flagship graduate accounting program offered by Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. It is designed to provide working professionals with the tools they need to protect and advance their organizations in this challenging legal and regulatory business environment.

Focused on internal auditing, this innovative Accounting Program was developed by Smith's world-class faculty in consultation with the big four public accounting firms and other accounting professionals. The program is expressly designed for individuals employed by:

• Public accounting firms
• Internal audit departments of public and non-public corporations
• Internal audit departments of non-profit organizations
• Internal audit departments of government departments and agencies

In addition to the internal audit track designed for internal auditors, a general accounting track is also offered as an option. This track is designed to assist participants working toward the 150-hour credit CPA education requirement in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.