Shape your studies to meet your needsMSU offers a range of accounting coursework to meet students' career goals:

• Accounting major (bachelor of science degree)
• Accounting minor
• Fraud examination minor
• Post-degree preparation for CPA exam
• Internships

Certification examsMSU accounting graduates are prepared to take national certification exams in?management accounting (CMA), internal auditing (CIA), and fraud examination (CFE).?Students who plan to sit for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam are required to?complete 150 semester hours, which includes a baccalaureate degree, so will need to take?classes beyond the minimum required at MSU for an accounting degree.

InternshipsMSU accounting students can apply classroom knowledge to real world settings through internships. Many internships are initiated by employers, but students may seek out and develop their own internship opportunities. Internships may be full time, part time or project oriented. All internships provide students with great hands on learning opportunities and some lead to offers of employment.