Overview

The master’s in Accounting from Westfield State University curriculum is divided into two components: the Foundation Curriculum and the Advanced Curriculum. In addition, you must complete a comprehensive examination near the end of your program of study. The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program and the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program will combine to meet the 150-hour educational requirement for professional certification as a public accountant in Massachusetts and several other states.

Careers

With an MSA, you’ll be prepared for management positions in accounting such as:

Corporate controller
Chief accounting officer (CAO)
Chief financial officer (CFO)
Senior accountant
Internal auditor
External auditor
Forensic accountant
Tax accountant
Tax manager

Financial analyst

Program Objectives

The objective of the Master of Science in Accounting program is to prepare accounting students for management positions in accounting. The program will build on the knowledge and tools from the students' undergraduate education, allowing them to achieve a greater degree of sophistication in accounting and auditing. This will provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to have successful careers in public and private accounting. The program will:

strengthen students' theoretical foundation in multiple areas of accounting,
expand students' critical thinking and research skills in accounting, auditing, and business,
develop students' oral and written communication skills,
aid the student in developing interpersonal skills such as leadership and teamwork,
enhance students' understanding of ethical and professional issues in accounting and auditing, and their ability to respond to ethical dilemmas in the profession, and
fulfill the 150-hour educational requirement for professional certification as a public accountant in Massachusetts and several other states.
Students will also be better prepared for the examination required for the Certified Management Accountant and for the Certified Public Accountant designations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics: Applications to Business and the CPA Profession

Fraud Examination

Business Law for Accountants

Contemporary Professional Accounting Problems

Federal Income Taxation

Human Resource Management Skills

Organizational Behavior for Non-Profit and Public Organizations

Managing Professionals in Client Service Organizations

Advanced Cost Accounting

Financial Statement Disclosure and Analysis

Issues in Accounting for Public Companies

Municipal and Fund Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Westfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed graduate application and $50 application fee
Official transcripts from all accredited colleges and universities previously attended.
Three letters of recommendation; at least one academic recommendation is required.

A written statement of purpose and intent to complete the Master of Science in Accounting.
An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

Tuition Fees

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12930 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12930 USD / year

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In-State

12930 USD / year

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