Overview

At Accounting degree at Kean University you have the advantage of learning from experienced professionals who equip you with the tools and education to get the edge you need to take your CPA exam, land a successful job or advance your career.

What You Learn

Accounting is often called the language of business. The curriculum prepares you to maintain and analyze financial records to help individuals and businesses thrive.

Study accounting practices for different business and corporate structures
Examine taxation, law and ethics
Develop analytical, computer and communication skills
Work side by side with world-class faculty who are experienced financial professionals
Garner valuable internships that lead to career opportunities after graduation

If you have an undergraduate business degree, complete 30 credits to earn your master’s degree in accounting, which can be finished in one year. If you are making a career shift, you need to complete six additional credits in business, including economics, to fulfill the degree requirements and be prepared to take the CPA exam and become a licensed accountant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting for Corporations

Managerial and Cost Accounting

Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships

Law, Ethics & Professional Accounting Practice

Auditing Information Systems

Taxation, Individual, Estates, Trust, Pension and Retirement Plans

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Deadlines:

Fall: August 15 (Online)
Spring: January 5 (Online)

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elizabeth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

$75 non-refundable application fee
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited college or university
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application)
Official copies of ALL post-secondary transcripts (this includes transcripts that reflect transfer credit)
Professional Resume or CV
Personal Statement
2-3 Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33480 USD / year

≈ 33480 USD / year
Out-of-State

33480 USD / year

≈ 33480 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27870 USD / year

≈ 27870 USD / year

Additional Details

In-State: $8,396.50 per semester

Funding

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Overview

What You Learn

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

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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