The accountancy program at the University of Missouri has long been nationally recognized for its excellence. MU accountancy faculty have published leading textbooks and research articles and have served at high levels in numerous professional accounting associations. Accountancy prepares students for the competitive field of accounting with a combination of classroom study, practical experience, and student organizations.<br><br>The School of Accountancy offers graduate work leading to the Master of Accountancy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Graduate programs in accountancy prepare students for advanced professional careers in public, private and governmental accounting, and for careers in teaching and research.<br><br>Alert to change and recognizing that accounting education at the graduate level should be ahead of current practice, the School's programs require course work stressing advanced knowledge in accounting theory and practice, quantitative methods, economics and business. Opportunities exist on and off campus for exchanging ideas with practicing accountants and for participating in the solution of their professional problems.<br><br>The University requires 72 total hours beyond a baccalaureate degree for a PhD.