Overview
The Accounting program at Binghamton University is designed to help meet the necessary 150 credit hour requirements for CPA certification and licensure. Our program has an increasing focus on new technical skills and proficiencies to help students meet the demands of an accounting industry that is constantly evolving.
A broad range of courses are available in auditing and assessment, as well as financial and managerial accounting. You can also choose to pursue an academic concentration in Taxation. In addition to the required coursework, students may choose electives from the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to enrich their course of study.
Binghamton University's School of Management holds a separate accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Fewer than 25 percent of AACSB-accredited institutions have this distinction.
Internships, research opportunities and more
Internships, research opportunities and moreAs the accounting industry continues to evolve, students will need new technical skills and proficiencies to successfully navigate their career. Utilizing case studies and software such as Visio, SAP, Alteryx, Tableau and Mathematica, our courses integrate best practices from growing areas and give students the opportunity to get hands-on experience with:
- Data analysis and visualization
- Programming (such as Python and R)
- Blockchain
- Cybersecurity
- Decision making using real-world datasets
- Constrained optimization problems
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Financial Accounting Theory
- Auditing and Managerial Accounting Theory
- Individual Tax
- Advanced Accounting Theory
- Financial Accounting Theory
- Auditing and Managerial Accounting Theory
- Ethical Issues in Business
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics Finance Accounting View 701 other Masters in Accounting in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online graduate degree application with graduate degree application fee
- Transcripts from each college or university that you have attended
- Personal statement of no longer than one page describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate admissions committee
- Résumé or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE or GMAT scores are accepted, but not required
- A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career
- A 3.0 GPA during your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of your undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail")
- A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail")
Tuition Fee
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International
23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11310 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Binghamton
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.