Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

Programme overview

Indiana Wesleyan University offers an online Master of Science in Accounting where students choose a Financial Accounting specialization. The program is delivered fully online, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and uses career-focused projects and a faith-informed perspective. The published curriculum totals 36 credit hours and the tuition rate is locked in for continuously enrolled students.

What you'll study

The specialization emphasizes advanced financial accounting topics and practical tools to address real-world challenges. Core areas highlighted in the program description include:

• Financial statement analysis, including interpreting financial data to support strategic decisions
• GAAP financial reporting and application across organizational contexts
• IFRS reporting standards and their role in international reporting
• Cash flow statement analysis to assess liquidity, solvency, and financial health
• Accounting for income taxes, including deferred tax considerations
• Excel for financial reporting to support analysis, documentation, and modeling
• Ethics and business law for accountants
• Advanced auditing, corporate taxation, and advanced tax theory
• Forensic accounting and fraud examination

The program materials list specific course codes forming the curriculum: MGMT-501, ACCT-511, ACCT-512, ACCT-520, ACCT-513, ACCT-514, ACCT-517, ACCT-516, ACCT-515, ACCT-521, ACCT-522, ACCT-591. For full course descriptions and prerequisites, the IWU course catalog should be consulted.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution (an accreditor recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA), verified by official transcripts sent directly to Indiana Wesleyan University. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is required with at least 30 credit hours completed at the degree-granting institution. Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 may be admitted on probation under DeVoe School of Business guidelines.

Career prospects

Graduates are positioned for senior technical and leadership roles in accounting and related settings. The program’s stated potential careers include Public Accountant (CPA), Accountant, and roles in non-profit accounting and non-profit leadership; alumni may work across various industries. The curriculum also supports preparation for relevant certification exams.

Scholarships & funding angle

Financial aid options listed for the program include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement. IWU notes that tuition and fees for prerequisites or required electives may be additional, and that an estimated cost of attendance is available via the financial aid office; students can request detailed cost sheets from an enrollment counselor.