Overview
The Rutgers University Business School Master of Accountancy in Professional Accounting (M.S.) program is a part-time accounting degree for those who don't have a traditional educational or professional accounting background, but are seeking an advanced degree in accounting. This program is now 100% online.
If you have an undergraduate degree in a business discipline other than accounting, as well as some work experience, then the professional accounting program will help to prepare and equip you for a successful transition into a career in accounting
Program highlights
- 30 credits, 11 courses
- Fall, spring and summer start options
- Part-time course of study with option of transferring to full-time via MBA in Professional Accounting program
- Receive up to 6 credits for prior graduate course work
- Satisfies New Jersey CPA exam credit hours with an undergraduate degree in business
- Take day classes with MBA in Professional Accounting students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Accounting for Managers
- Advanced Accounting
- Auditing Concepts
- Business Law
- Cost and Managerial Accounting
- Cybersecurity Assurance
- Government Accounting and Auditing
- Income Tax Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Accounting Auditing Taxation View 70 other Masters in Taxation in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates with undergraduate degrees in arts and sciences are welcome to apply. However, general business credits are required to sit for the CPA exam, in addition to accounting credits.
- Our program only offers 4 credits in general business. As a result, if the candidate with an undergraduate degree in arts and sciences wishes to pursue a CPA license, the additional general business credits must be obtained from another source.
- While accounting-related work experience is not required, some work experience is beneficial. No GMAT is required.
- Application fee (non-refundable) - $70
- Official transcripts
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS, or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
- You must provide two letters of recommendation
- Submit your current resume
- Essay
Tuition Fee
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International
35520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1184 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
35520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1184 USD per credit during 12 months.
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.