A recent survey conducted by the American Institute of Certified Public

Accountants (AICPA) found that “opportunities in the accounting profession

continue to expand as the needs of firms and businesses grow ever more

complex and global.” In fact, the Occupational Outlook Handbook estimates a

22% growth in accounting and auditing jobs through 2018. Graduates with a

master’s degree–and CPA certification–have the brightest outlook of all.

Originally required only of independent accountants and auditors, the CPA

designation has become the gold standard of the profession and an essential

certification for accountants across the business spectrum. Clark’s MSA

program satisfies the 150 credit-hour requirement and prepares you to sit for

the CPA exam in Massachusetts and many other states.

As countries throughout the world work to create a single accounting standard,

Clark is committed to instilling strong ethical business practices in MSA

graduates to ensure that accounting rules and regulations are completely

understood and strictly adhered to across countries and jurisdictions. Clark

MSA graduates are trained and fully prepared to take on increasingly complex

responsibilities in today’s global economy.

Master the world of accounting.

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Prerequisite Courses

• Foundations of Accounting

• Financial Accounting and Reporting I

• Financial Accounting and Reporting II

• Management Accounting

• Finance (one course)

• Statistics (one course)

• Economics or operations management(one course)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• 10 courses

• 7 prerequisite courses for those withoutan accounting degree from the U.S.

• Prerequisite courses may be taken atClark while enrolled in the MSAprogram.

• Evening classes meet once a weekfrom 6:00-9:00 p.m.

• Full-time students typically completethe program in 4 semesters or less,depending upon the number ofprerequisite courses required.

• Part-time students typically completethe program in 8 semesters or less,depending upon the number ofprerequisite courses required.

• Fall (September) or Spring (January)admission

• Classes in Worcester and Southborough

Core Courses

• Financial and Operational Auditing

• Nonprofit Accounting

• Advanced Accounting

• Accounting Information Systems

• Tax Strategies and ManagementDecisions

Elective Courses (choose five)

• Analysis of Financial Statements

• Advanced Management Accounting

• Business Analysis and Valuation

• Case Studies in Corporate Finance

• Case Studies in International Finance

• Legal Aspects of Corporate Finance

• Stock and Bond Valuation

The Graduate School of ManagementThe Graduate School of Management is accredited by AACSB International –The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB Accreditationrepresents the highest standard of achievement for an educational institution and itscollege of business. Less than 5% of business schools worldwide have earned thisdistinguished hallmark of excellence in management.

Preparing for a career in business requires attending a business school with engagedfaculty, impactful research, relevant and challenging curricula, and the higheststandards of quality. AACSB-accredited schools are committed to delivering the bestbusiness education and preparing their graduates to excel. AACSB Accreditation is aguarantee that students will receive everything that they need from a business school– relevant knowledge, useful skills, access to employers, challenging courses, and awealth of resources to help them succeed.

Clark UniversitySince its founding in 1887, Clark University has a history of challenging convention.As an innovative liberal arts college and research university, Clark’s world-class facultyleads a community of creative thinkers and passionate doers and offers a range ofexpertise. Clark is nationally recognized in the areas of psychology, geography,management, urban education, Holocaust and genocide studies, environmentalstudies, and international development and social change. Clark’s students, facultyand alumni embody the Clark motto: Challenge convention. Change our world.

Admission and ScholarshipsWe encourage applications from candidates with a variety of educational backgroundsincluding business, the liberal arts, sciences and social sciences. We are committed toenrolling talented students, and offer merit-based scholarships to full-time and part-time MSA applicants with exceptional academic and professional accomplishments.

Application Requirements and DeadlinesFor application requirements and deadlines, please visit the MSA website atwww.clarku.edu/gsom. New students are admitted in the Fall (September) and Spring(January) semesters.

Contact InformationClark University

Graduate School of Management

950 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01610 USA

E: clarkmsa@clarku.edu

T: 508.793.7406

F: 508.421.3825

www.clarku.edu/gsom

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