Graduate Accounting & Finance

Graduate Programs

The University of Wyoming offers a graduate level program in Accounting at the master's level.

The M.S. in Accounting degree was developed in response to emerging needs of the accounting profession. Those students who wish to become professional accountants, whether that be in a corporate setting, a not-for-profit setting, or public accounting, will find the M.S. in Accounting degree to be one that enables them to develop both the personal and professional skills needed to enjoy a productive career. The M.S. in Accounting program satisfies the Wyoming requirements for individuals to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and it further develops students' professional skills. The M.S. in Accounting program focuses on the two main areas of development: 1) advanced accounting and business education, and 2) professional skills development - including written, oral, interpersonal communication, computer applications, critical thinking, and adaptability.

The University of Wyoming offers a graduate level program in Finance at the master's level.

The Master of Finance program will allow students to obtain advanced training built on the foundations of principles and practices of modern finance. The MS in Finance is a rigorous, yet practical program that encompasses the fundamentals as well as cutting-edge topics in investment analysis, portfolio management, financial modeling, risk management, and fixed income securities. The MS in Finance program aims to make you well prepared to evaluate and react to change with confidence and to develop effective solutions to meet the needs of markets and industries.

The objectives of the master of science in finance are:

1. 1. 1.  To provide students with an advanced understanding of the field of finance.

      2.  To provide students with specific advanced knowledge of the subtopics within finance.

      3.  To provide students with professional skills that will enable them to enjoy productive and rewarding careers in finance and other finance-related areas.

 

For more details about the MS Accounting or MS Finance programs, please contact us at cobgradprograms@uwyo.edu.

 

 

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