Overview
Whether you’ll be working full-time or looking to complete an internship to boost your resume, Suffolk's downtown location creates an ease of balance while earning your MSA.
While earning your Master of Accounting at Suffolk University, you’ll:
- Earn your degree in as few as 9 months (full-time) or 21 months (part-time)
- Learn from industry experts who are either practitioners or accomplished scholars
- Study from a curriculum that is guided by the cutting-edge industry practices identified by our Young Alumni Advisory Board
- Take courses that integrate Becker's CPA Exam Review Course, giving you supplemental material to help you ace your classes while also preparing you for success on the CPA exam.
- Specialize in areas like forensic accounting, business intelligence, governmental & not-for-profit accounting, taxation, or corporate accounting & finance
Suffolk’s MSA is designed for those who have a background in accounting as well as those who don't, so the length of the program depends on your level of experience. Take courses based on your schedule. You also have the option to take classes back-to-back in one evening or online on a space-available basis for added flexibility.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Graduate Financial Accounting
- Auditing and Assurance Services
- International Accounting
- Federal Taxation of Income
- Leadership in the Financial Professions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
- Part-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
31-44.5
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Accounting View 1582 other Masters in Business Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application
- $50 application fee (waived for students who visit campus)
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
- Goal statement (essay)
- Letter of recommendation
- The GMAT/GRE is not required for the MSA but may be required for the MSA/MSF dual-degree program
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)
Tuition Fee
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International
47940 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23970 USD per semester during 9 months. -
National
47940 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23970 USD per semester during 9 months.
- $1,598 per credit
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.