Master of Science in Accountancy PROGRAM AND COURSES The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree at Wheeling Jesuit University is designed for undergraduate accounting majors who wish to pursue an advanced degree in the field. Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the MSA program develops students into highly trained tax professionals and prepares them to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. The Program The MSA Program at Wheeling Jesuit University consists of two components: the Core Courses and Elective Courses. Each class is three (3) credit hours and meets once a week in the evening, Monday through Thursday (two times per week during the shorter summer sessions). Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. We publish a schedule of classes for each semester. The Core Courses These are the backbone of the MSA program. They provide in-depth study of the various aspects of accounting, as well as related topics necessary in accounting today. Please note the course numbers are for identification purposes only and are not the sequence in which they are taken. MSA 503 Ethical Environment of Business MSA 506 Managerial Economics MSA 508 Management of Financial Resources MSA 509 Law for Accountants MSA 534 Auditing and Professional Auditing Standards MSA 553 Controllership MSA 554 Advanced Tax Accounting MSA 560 The Accounting Profession and Its Environments The Electives Each student must take two (2) elective courses of their choice. We offer a variety of electives on a rotating basis. Many students choose to specialize their degree by choosing electives that are of particular interest to them. Our MSA Program can be a rewarding experience, both professionally and personally. Maybe it s time for you to experience Wheeling Jesuit University. Contact Contact us at mrataiczak@wju.edu or call us at 304.243.2359 or.
MBA and MSA Programs ELIGIBILITY & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants will be evaluated by the Graduate Admissions Committee according to the following criteria: + 2.80 cumulative undergraduate average + Credit for professional work experience + Students whose native language is not English are required to score at least 600 on the TOEFL exam. + Three (3) letters of recommendation from former professors, employers, etc. Upon evaluation by the Graduate Admissions Committee, the applicant will be notified as to the status of the application and whether or not a personal interview is needed. Students may be admitted in one of the following categories: 1. Full Admittance Students who meet all the qualifications listed above. 2. Special Admittance Students who are interested solely in specific courses for personal development. Normally, no more than twelve (12) credit hours may be taken by a special admittance student. Application Procedure Complete applications consist of the following items which are to be sent directly to the Office for Professional and Graduate Studies: 1. Application form for graduate program 2. All official college transcripts 3. Score on the TOEFL exam from Educational Testing Service (if applicable) 4. Employer certification and recommendation (if applicable) 5. Three (3) letters of recommendation 7. Current resume
MSA Program 2014-2015 TUITION AND FEES Adult New Student Fee Technology/Service Fee Graduate Tuition Fee ID Card Graduation Fee Parking Fee $130 one time fee $130/ semester $625/ credit $35 one time fee $265 one time fee $80 / semester Policy for Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement Plans Any student who has tuition assistance or reimbursement from their employer may qualify for deferred tuition payments. Students must submit to the Center for Professional and Graduate Studies office a copy of their company s tuition assistance policy. This copy will be placed in the student s file and a duplicate will be sent to the business office. If it is already on file, you do not need to send it again. If a student has 100% tuition assistance, then the student may wait to make payment until the semester is completed and grades are submitted to the employer to release the tuition funding. Payment from the student to WJU is required in a timely manner. If the account balance is not paid by the end of the next semester, the student will not be permitted to enroll until the account is cleared. If a student has less than 100% tuition assistance, the amount that is not funded by the employer is due from the student to WJU by the first night of class. Outside payment plans from WJU and federal financial aid are available for the remaining balance of the tuition charge. For example: If a student has 75% tuition assistance, the 25% not covered by reimbursement is due by the first night of class. If a student has 50% tuition assistance, the 50% not covered by reimbursement is due by the first night of class. Each semester when you receive your first bill, write on the statement, Company reimbursement through (company name) and send the statement back. The business office will check to see if your reimbursement policy is on file. If it is not, they will request a new copy from you. Remember, if you do not have 100% tuition assistance, you will need to make your payment of the difference by the first night of class or make arrangements through the payment plans or federal financial aid. Payment plan brochures and federal financial aid forms are available from the Financial Aid Office by calling 304.243.2304.
MSA program ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST What do you need to do? + Complete an online application free of charge. Go to: http://www.wju.edu/ then click APPLY ONLINE FREE. OR + Complete a paper application and mail it to the address listed below. Early application is suggested. + Request official transcripts from any college you have attended and have them mailed directly to: Wheeling Jesuit University Attention: Melissa Rataiczak Professional and Graduate Office 316 Washington Avenue Wheeling, WV 26003 + Submit three completed recommendation forms to the Graduate Office. + Submit a copy of your resume to the Graduate Office. + Apply for federal student loans and grants by completing the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. School Code is #003831 For more information, contact Professional & Graduate Admissions at or mrataiczak@wju.edu.
MBA and MSA Programs APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Date Application is being made to the following program: q MBA (Master of Business Administration) q MSA (Master of Science in Accountancy) q Mr. q Ms. q Mrs. q Miss q Dr. q Other Last Name First Name Middle Name Address No. & Street City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Work Phone( ) Cell Phone ( ) Email Address Soc. Sec. Number - - Citizenship Type of Visa if not a U.S. Citizen Semester Entering (check one and fill in year) q Fall 20 q Spring 20 q Summer 20 COLLEGES ATTENDED LOCATION DATES DEGREE/DIPLOMA MAJOR Please attach a resume of your work history. Optional Questions: Date of Birth Religion Race/Ethnicity Marital Status Applicants Signature Date Wheeling Jesuit University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, handicap or sex in the consideration of eligible students for admission, scholarships, awards and financial aid.
Graduate Programs RECOMMENDATION EVALUATION q MBA (Master of Business Administration) q MSA (Master of Science in Accountancy) q MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) Note to Applicant: Enter your name and address below. Give or send a copy of this form to three (3) of your previous instructors or other parties who are able to comment on your qualifications for graduate study. If you graduated some time ago and find you cannot obtain references from instructors, you may send this form to other references. With your request, include a stamped envelope addressed to: Professional and Graduate Studies, Wheeling Jesuit University, 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003. Applicant s Name Address No. & Street City State Zip If you become a graduate student at Wheeling Jesuit University, the Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 will apply to you. This Act will afford you the right of access to your educational records only after entering the program. Please check the appropriate box below indicating whether you waive/do not waive your right to access to this recommendation evaluation. q I hereby waive my right of access to this recommendation evaluation. q I do not waive my right of access to this recommendation evaluation. Applicant s Signature You may send a letter of recommendation instead of, or in addition to, using this form. Please return the waiver above. 1. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? 2. What is your estimation of the applicant s principal strengths as they bear on participation in a graduate program? 3. What are the applicant s weaknesses in this respect? RecEval: Pg 1 of 2
Graduate Programs RECOMMENDATION EVALUATION 4. Do you consider the applicant s achievements thus far to be a true indication of his/her ability? If No, why not? 5. In your opinion, has this applicant given careful and realistic thought to his/her commitment to graduate study? 6. Please evaluate the applicant according to the following criteria by checking the appropriate boxes. Academic evaluators should compare the applicant to a representative group of students who have had approximately the same number of years of education and experience. Non-academic evaluators should use some other relevant group. Intellectual Capacity Problem Analysis Ability Breadth of Knowledge Communication Skills Oral Communication Skills Written Motivation and Initiative Maturity Persistence and Drive Decisiveness Integrity Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Leadership Potential Quantitative Ability Health and Emotional Stability Overall Potential for Graduate Study Please attach additional sheets for any additional comments you wish to make regarding this applicant. Superior Excellent Good Average Weak Inadequate (Top 5%) (Top 15%) (Top 1/3) (Middle 1/3) (Low 1/3) Opportunity to Observe 7. Please indicate your overall evaluation of this applicant for graduate study by circling the appropriate scale value: 1 indicating a poor recommendation and 5 indicating a very strong recommendation. Hesitantly Strongly Recommend Recommend Recommend 1 2 3 4 5 NAME (Please print or type) SIGNATURE POSITION ORGANIZATION ADDRESS DATE RecEval: Pg 2 of 2