Financial Management and Accounting

Graduate School of Management and Technology

Overview

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Acquiring a dual degree is an efficient means by which to gain the additional credentials that can provide an important edge in competing for that ideal position, such as chief financial officer (CFO), senior internal forensic accountant, division or branch chief. The dual degree can also serve as a vehicle for obtaining the additional competencies and knowledge necessary to move into lateral positions within an organization.

For example, the Master of Science in management (MSM) combined with the MS in accounting and financial management (MSAF) provides in-depth knowledge in management practices and the technical aspects of being a CFO.

When you acquire one degree, you can earn the second (dual) degree by taking an additional 18-21 credit hours of course work. This is possible because there are courses common to both degrees.

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Dual Degree Requirements

• Students who have completed all degree requirements for the first degree may begin coursework on the second degree.
• Not all degrees can be combined for a dual degree.
• Not all dual degrees can be completed in either order.
• All requirements for both degrees must be completed within seven years from the date of completion of the first graduate course.
• Students can declare their interest in pursuing a dual degree at any time during the program by sending a written request to their Graduate Advisor. Students can submit this request to Graduate Advising.
• Students enrolled in the MBA seminars will be charged the tuition in effect at the time they enroll for those seminars.

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