Overview

About the Accounting course at the University of Rhode Island

The current business climate, characterized by large, complex organizations, new tax laws, and a highly regulated environment, has created a strong demand for educated accountants in public accounting firms, industry, and government.

This degree, designed for students with a variety of educational backgrounds, will prepare or advance you in your accounting career. Your program of study, which includes core courses and electives, promotes critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and global thinking. This degree will help you achieve the 150 credit hours required to sit for the C.P.A. exam, a prerequisite for many public accounting careers.

Careers

Entry into the financial accounting profession as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants requires 150 credits, and Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York all require a C.P.A. to have a minimum of 150 credit hours. Therefore, not only does a master’s degree prepare you to deal with today’s complex and competitive business environment, it is rapidly becoming a prerequisite for entry into public accounting.

With a master’s degree from URI’s accounting program, your professional opportunities are unlimited. The M.S. in Accounting program has graduated alumni who have distinguished themselves as corporate CEOs, CFOs, and controllers of major corporations, owners of highly successful businesses, partners of prestigious accounting firms, and leaders in a variety of business enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Current Accounting Theory

Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders

Financial Statement Analysis

Advanced Problems in Accounting

International Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

a four-year college degree

Personal statement

College transcripts from all institutions attended (international applicants must show equivalency to a US bachelor’s degree by an evaluation from WES or other translation company).

—Official paper transcripts

—Unofficial electronic transcripts can be uploaded

Two letters of recommendation

Resume

Certificate of Residency for RI residents or qualified regional applicants. All Residency forms and supporting documentation must be emailed as PDFs to the Graduate School
Official score report for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or GRE taken within the last five years.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32186 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32186 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16530 USD / year

≈ 16530 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional: $23,946

Living costs

Kingston

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

About the Accounting course at the University of Rhode Island

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Kingston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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