Overview

The Accounting M.S. at St. John's University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare professionals for the complexities of the global financial marketplace. This programme enables students to bridge the gap between sophisticated theoretical frameworks and practical problem-solving in the workplace. By completing this course of study, graduates meet the rigorous educational requirements necessary to sit for the uniform CPA examination in New York State.

Why Accounting at St. John's University?

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business maintains a prestigious reputation as a leader in accounting education on both a national and international scale. Students benefit from the university's deep-rooted connections with "Big Four" accounting firms and other major industry organisations, providing unparalleled networking opportunities. The faculty is comprised of highly qualified experts holding doctoral or terminal law degrees, many of whom maintain active CPA licences and professional designations. Furthermore, the programme holds specialised accreditation from the AACSB, a distinction shared by only a small percentage of business schools worldwide.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1655 per credit
National fee: USD 1655 per credit
Local fee: USD 1655 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build specialised technical competencies across 11 courses. Modules may include:

Financial Reporting: Concepts and Applications
Financial Reporting: Specialized Topics
Business Entities and Combinations
Government and Not-for-Profit
Global Managerial Accounting
Auditing: Concepts and Applications
Information Technology Auditing
Accounting Ethics and Professionalism
Business Tax Planning

Careers with Accounting

Graduates are well-positioned to secure senior roles within public accountancy, government agencies, and non-profit organisations. The programme prepares students for diverse career paths, including positions as forensic accountants, budget analysts, and chief financial officers. Many alumni find employment with prestigious global firms such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC. The demand for these specialists continues to rise as financial regulations evolve and corporate transparency becomes increasingly vital. Students also gain access to a robust alumni network and dedicated career advisement services to support their professional advancement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Statement Analysis

Business Valuations

International Auditing

Accounting Information: Governance and Audit

Critique of Accounting Theory

Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States
New York City, United States

Disciplines

Accounting View 636 other Masters in Accounting in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of professional goals and resume which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission

Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and professional schools attended.

Two letters of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English

Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member

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

49650 USD / year

≈ 49650 USD / year
Out-of-State

49650 USD / year

≈ 49650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49650 USD / year

≈ 49650 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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