Overview

Simon's leadership in accounting, economics, and finance means you'll be learning from some of the world's best professors. Accelerate the completion of the Accountancy program of University of Rochester with our non-internship track or gain real-world experience with an expanded internship option. No matter which path you choose, you'll gain deeper insights into what's on the horizon for auditing, regulations, and financial analysis. Simon's MSA program is STEM-designated, allowing international students to stay in the US for up to 36 months.

Career paths

Building upon generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Simon’s MS in Accountancy program addresses the operational, analytical, and theoretical aspects of accounting to give you a fully immersive experience into the field. Through a carefully considered curriculum, you will gain critical skills in these areas:

Financial information interpretation and analysis

Auditing procedures

Utilizing financial statement information to inform business strategies and decisions

Assessing an organization’s financial position and predict future performance

Identifying, understanding, and evaluating tax-planning opportunities

Laws, regulations, and ethical considerations, as they apply to accounting practices

With an MS in Accountancy, you may have a career in:

Public accounting

Accountant

Advisory

External audit

Tax preparer

Corporate accounting

Assistant controller

Business analyst

Compliance officer

Controller analyst

Corporate tax

Cost accountant

Internal audit

Research analyst

Valuation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research into Professional Accounting Standards

Financial Reporting

Managerial Accounting and Performance Measurement

Auditing

Positive Accounting Research Concepts and Empirical Analysis Tools

Auditing and Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Accounting View 640 other Masters in Accounting in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form

Current résumé and work history

One required essay (250-500 word limit)

Applicant interesting fact (25 word limit)

School-issued official transcripts, scanned and uploaded for each college attended

Test-taker results for GMAT or GRE

Contact information for two references who can provide a professional recommendation, if contacted

$90 application fee

Test-taker results for TOEFL or IELTS, scanned and uploaded

InitialView interview and writing sample (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49000 USD / year

≈ 49000 USD / year
Out-of-State

49000 USD / year

≈ 49000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49000 USD / year

≈ 49000 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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