Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management Master of Accounting and Financial Management program is designed to offer you the opportunity to study intermediate and advanced topics as you have the chance to prepare for possible career advancement. Studies can be conducted online, on campus, or through a mix of online and on-campus formats. Required coursework topics designed to be addressed include cost analysis and budgeting methods, financial statement analysis and reporting, managerial decision-making processes, investment and securities management, cash flow statements, and business tax issues. You could have the chance to choose one of the following areas of emphasis: finance, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with the intent to take the Texas CPA exam, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with the intent to take the CPA exam in a state other than Texas.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have strong math, organizational, and problem-solving skills before entering the Master of Accounting and Financial Management program, as professionals in these fields must create budgets, organize financial reports, and resolve issues with financial statements and ledgers. Before you enroll in a DeVry University degree program, you may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

What Are the Course Requirements?

This master's degree program requires you to complete 39 credit hours. This credit total is achieved by taking nine credits in required accounting and finance courses, a 3-credit capstone, 12 credits in required courses based on chosen area of emphasis, and 15 credits in area of emphasis coursework. Accounting and Financial Management Course Requirement Examples could include:

• Corporate Finance
• Federal Taxes and Management Decisions
• Legal, Political, and Ethical Dimensions of Business
• External Auditing
• Managerial Communication
• Advanced Managerial Finance
• Applied Managerial Statistics

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Once you have completed the Master of Accounting and Financial Management program, you could be able to apply managerial practices and methods to senior management or executive positions. You might oversee accounting or finance activities for large or small corporations, financial consulting firms, government offices, banks, lending institutions, or financial services companies.

Positions you could be interested in include:

• Auditor
• Accounting manager
• Budget analyst
• Financial analyst