The Master of Science in Accountancy is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in business areas, including accounting. The program equips students with the necessary tools to effectively interpret and use accounting and financial information. It meets the standards adopted by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International - for special accreditation of accounting programs and the August 1, 2009, 150 credit hour requirements to sit for the NY State CPA exam. In addition to these benefits, the program also provides opportunities to develop “soft skills” in order to readily be able to communicate in CPA firms. Students with many course waivers must complete a minimum of 30 credits overall to receive the MS degree. Students with non-business undergraduate degrees can also apply, but are encouraged to consider the MBA in Accountancy which also meets the CPA requirements.
Students will develop an awareness of the accountant’s professional and ethical role in ensuring integrity in business organizations and society.
Students will be able to apply technical accounting knowledge across a variety of organizational and social settings.
Students are able to analyze business and societal situations through application of accounting knowledge.
Students are able to communicate accounting information in a clear and concise manner.
CPA Accounting and Taxation Requirements (34 credits)
Special Topics in Accountancy (may be taken more than once with different topics)
***May take more than once with different topis; topics may include: forensic accounting, advanced auditing, cases in business/accounting.