MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING. With UOnline. Within Reach

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1 MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING With UOnline the is Within Reach

2 Now, the prestige and professional recognition of a University of Miami degree in professional accounting are within your reach. A private research university with more than 15,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is widely recognized as one of the best regional and national universities, especially in business. Now, UOnline brings this vibrant and diverse academic community directly to you online and on your schedule. Designed with busy working professionals in mind, UOnline puts the U within reach. Apply to the UOnline Master of Professional Accounting program and join a proud legion of University of Miami alumni around the world. A top 50 national university six years in a row U.S. News & World Report, 2015 A Best Southeastern College Princeton Review, 2014

3 You Earn a prestigious University of Miami degree that s tailored to your professional goals, no matter where you are. MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Launch your career in accounting with this accelerated graduate degree program, focused on building your knowledge of fundamental accounting practices. Designed for candidates with no previous accounting coursework or experience, the program will prepare you for a career in taxation, corporate accounting, or management accounting. Structured especially for today s busy working professional, UOnline s master s in professional accounting program features modular classes and flexible scheduling. Through these courses, you will learn both financial and managerial fundamentals as well as accounting concepts like federal income taxation, auditing, budgeting, and performance evaluation. Degree and Certificate Options Our flexible program gives you the option to complete your degree while earning a certificate in accounting along the way. You also have the option to focus on earning the certificate by itself. Once you have earned the certificate, you may complete the entire degree program. Certificate in Accounting Practice: Intended for candidates with no prior accounting credits, this certificate will provide you with the fundamental knowledge of financial and managerial accounting, as well as taxation and accounting information systems. Completion of the certificate will equip you for entry-level jobs in corporate accounting. #1 Executive MBA program in Florida Financial Times

4 TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER The University of Miami welcomes candidates who hold a bachelor s degree from an accredited institution. The program requires no prior accounting coursework and allows students of all academic backgrounds to thrive within an advanced curriculum. To be considered for admission, please submit the necessary materials listed below. We cannot review your application until all of your required items have been received. Please keep in mind that admission decisions are based upon the overall quality of your application. Our enrollment advisors will be happy to talk through your application and help you every step of the way. Academic ability Submit a copy of your transcripts from all academic institutions attended. We expect our applicants to have an average GPA of at least 3.0, but will also assess applicants based upon work experience and coursework. Submit your official GMAT scores, unless your GPA exceeds 3.2 and you have three or more years of work experience. Professional leadership Submit two professional or academic recommendations from current or past supervisors or faculty that speak to your character and quality of work. Personal recommendations are not acceptable. Submit your most recent résumé, which should appropriately illustrate your professional experience. Motivation & impact Submit a one-page personal statement addressing your interest in the master s in professional accounting program at the University of Miami in relation to your professional background and future career aspirations. The statement may also be used to explain or address any other aspects of your application. Language proficiency International students who do not hold a U.S. undergraduate degree must submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. GET NOTICED Receive the same prestigious University of Miami degree as all on-campus graduates. Flexible, accelerated Begin at the start of spring, summer, or fall semesters. Each modular course earns four credits and lasts seven weeks. 32-credit degree completion time: about 16 months. PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR Corporate Financial Accounting Personal and Corporate Taxation Financial Analysis Management Accounting Cost Accounting Cash Management 8 Rank of School of Business Administration in the country for Hispanic students Hispanic Business #1 U.S. Executive Education Program for Latin America U.S. América Economia 2014

5 You Achieve your goal and complete your degree at one of America s top 50 universities... all online. LEARNING ONLINE, THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WAY We designed UOnline with your busy schedule in mind. Our top priority: deliver the same quality learning experience that a traditional University of Miami student receives. Organized into engaging course modules and taught by our world-class faculty, the UOnline Master of Professional Accounting degree is 100% University of Miami on your own time. When you complete your online degree from University of Miami, you can be assured that you are getting the best the field has to offer. What does online learning the University of Miami way mean? It means quality: Enroll in the same courses and programs designed by the same faculty as on campus. It means flexibility: Pick the degree programs or certificates that suit you and learn on your schedule. It means convenience: Learn from the comfort of your own home, office, or location of your choice. It means access: Get a direct line to UM s world-class faculty, students, and alumni from around the world. A Top 100 Social Media College StudentAdvisor.com

6 You Study at Florida s top-ranked university with world-class faculty. LEARN FROM THE BEST University of Miami business faculty members your teachers and mentors are widely recognized for their contributions to scholarship and research. Members hold doctoral degrees from top programs including Yale, Cornell, Duke, UC-Berkeley, and Michigan. Scholars, teachers, and researchers, these exceptional educators become your direct connection to the latest trends in your degree program, the best practices in business and accounting, and the best opportunities for career advancement. For more information about our faculty, visit #1 # 32 Private university in Florida U.S. News & World Report, 2015 Faculty Research, U.S., Financial Times, 2013

7 You Join a proud legacy of University of Miami alumni around the world. APPLY TODAY Congratulations. You re taking an important step forward in your education and career. Admission to the University of Miami online master s in professional accounting degree program is both selective and holistic. We are as interested in the overall quality of your application as in individual components. Complete the online application at your convenience. As you finish a section, save your work and return at any time. Enrollment advisors are standing by to answer any questions or walk you through the application process. TUITION AND COSTS Tuition for the master s in professional accounting program is $1,850 per credit hour or $59,200 for the full 32-credit degree program. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career and welcoming you to the U! SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Inaugural scholarships are available for qualified applicants. Please contact an enrollment advisor for more information or other details on financing your University of Miami education. COURSES Courses are offered in four-credit modules, and each is seven weeks in length. New students can begin the program at the start of the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Introduction to Accounting Intermediate Accounting Taxation Accounting Information Systems Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation Auditing Advanced Cost Accounting Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting Apply Now: applyonline.miami.edu Call Now: Call to speak to an enrollment advisor

8 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ACC 681 Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting This course provides an introduction to financial and managerial accounting. ACC 682 Intermediate Accounting This course builds on the first course and provides a more advanced and in-depth treatment of topics in financial accounting. ACC 683 Taxation This course introduces basic concepts of federal income taxation applicable to all taxpayers as well as taxation rules for businesses. ACC 684 Accounting Information Systems This course covers the nature, design, and implementation of accounting information systems. The objective of the course is to develop students understanding of the theory and practice of relational database management systems in the accounting view of enterprisewide databases. ACC 685 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation This course emphasizes the fundamental techniques of financial statement analysis. The course also examines the use of accounting information in investment and credit decisions, including the valuation of equity investments. ACC 686 Auditing This course focuses on conducting an audit of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. It covers accounting information systems, audit planning, audit risk and materiality assessments, evaluation of internal control, audit evidence, documentation, and audit reports. ACC 687 Advanced Cost Accounting The course focuses on the use of accounting information in reporting managerial performance and making business decisions. It covers the preparation and use of managerial accounting information for use in planning, budgeting, control, pricing, and in making other business decisions. ACC 688 Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting The primary focus of the course is on business combinations and preparation of consolidated financial statements. Additionally, the accounting principles and practices applied to foreign operations and partnerships will be discussed along with foreign currency translation issues. COURSE SEQUENCING ACC 681 Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting ACC 682 Intermediate Accounting ACC 683 Taxation ACC 684 Accounting Information Systems ACC 685 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation ACC 686 Auditing ACC 687 Advanced Cost Accounting ACC 688 Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting Certificate in Accounting Practice (16 credits) Master of Professional Accounting (32 credits)

9 University of Miami School of Business The master s in professional accounting program from UOnline extends a proud tradition of educational excellence at the University of Miami. Our faculty and programs are top-ranked. Our graduates go on to lead in the business world and beyond. RANKINGS #1 Executive Education Program for Latin America, U.S., América Economia, 2013 #8 MBA Program for Hispanics, U.S., Hispanic Business, 2014 #15 Full-Time MBA Program, U.S., América Economia, 2013 #19 Executive MBA Program, U.S. Stand-Alone Programs, Financial Times, 2013 #21 Executive MBA Program, U.S., The Economist, 2013 #32 Full-Time MBA Program, World, América Economia, 2013 #32 Faculty Research, U.S., Financial Times EMBA rankings, 2013 #40 Full-Time MBA Program, U.S., Expansión, 2013 #45 Faculty Research, World, Financial Times EMBA rankings, 2013 NOTABLE ALUMNI Raul Alvarez, Former President and COO, McDonald s Corporation Gerald Cahill, Jr., President and CEO, Carnival Cruise Lines Lyor Cohen, Former Vice Chairman, Warner Music Group and CEO, Recorded Music - Americas and the U.K. Jack Creighton, Former CEO, United Airlines Joseph J. Echevarria, Jr., CEO, Deloitte LLP Pedro Fábregas, President and CEO, Envoy Air (formerly American Eagle Airlines) David H. Komansky, Chairman Emeritas, Merrill Lynch & Co. Bernie Kosar, Retired NFL Quarterback and Entrepreneur Michael Misiorski, CFO and Senior Vice President, Stoli Group North America Fred Reynolds, Retired Executive Vice President and CFO, CBS Corp. Brian Rice, Former Executive Vice President and CFO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ray Rodriguez, Former President and COO, Univision Network Matthew Rubel, Former Chairman, CEO and President, Collective Brands Inc. applyonline.miami.edu