Prepare, review, and audit financial statements. Delve into tax work. Provide advice on accounting systems and mergers & acquisitions. Investigate fraud and embezzlement.
The Master of Science in Accounting is a unique 30-credit, fully online program designed for students pursuing careers in public accounting, management accounting and government accounting, as well as those students pursuing careers in the dynamic and growing field of forensic accounting and fraud examination.
Qualified graduates can earn licensure as a New York Certified Public Accountant. You can also pursue certificates to become a Certified Management Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Internal Auditor.
The program may be completed in one full calendar year if enrolled full-time. Part-time students are expected to complete the degree within five years. All courses are offered online in an asynchronous or synchronous format. Synchronous online courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening (beginning at or after 5 pm) to accommodate both traditional full-time and part-time study.
The program can be tailored for students without an undergraduate degree in accounting or business through our pathway into the Master of Science in Accounting program. For these students, it is highly recommended that they contact the program director to determine the best pathway to the MSA degree and CPA eligibility.
Curriculum & Learning Outcomes
All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.
Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: December 1
Summer Semester: April 15
Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
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Develop marketable skills along with professional contacts. Our Center can help you discover opportunities for professional growth as you earn your degree.
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