The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program in the Manning School of Business at University of Massachusetts Lowell provides an economically affordable opportunity for qualified students to meet the licensing requirements to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) or to prepare for accounting careers in the corporate or government/nonprofit environment.
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Overview
The Massachusetts Board of Public Accounting has classified MSA program at University of Massachusetts Lowell and deemed the program to be substantially equivalent to AACSB standards. Any student who earns a graduate degree in accounting from a Level 1 program is judged to have satisfied the educational requirements to take the CPA exam. Students who earn degrees from non-Level 1 programs must demonstrate that they have satisfied such educational requirements.
Learning outcomes
Therefore, our MSA program’s Level 1 status makes it easier for UMass Lowell accounting graduates to eventually become Certified Public Accountants (CPA).
The MSA will prepare graduates to succeed in a competitive environment and a respected profession, one whose members continue to be in high demand from public accounting firms, financial institutions, industry, government agencies, municipalities, schools and hospitals, and charitable organizations. Most courses are available online, and the program is open to either full-time or part-time students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Intermediate Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing
- Federal Income tax
- Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 60 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
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General Requirements
- An official Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score (GRE scores are not accepted).
- Three letters of recommendation from employment and/or academic sources.
- A résumé containing appropriate background information.
- A one-page essay highlighting academic and career goals.
- A score report for TOEFL with a 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 100 (Internet based) minimum must be submitted if the applicant is a citizen of a non-English speaking country or has never earned a academic degree in the United States.
Requirements
Studyportals Tip: Students should consider taking one of the Pre-Master's below. these courses will be necessary if:
- You are considered ineligible for admission
- You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills
- United States, Lowell Pre-Master Business Conditional admission
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Lowell
- 1130 - 2350 USD/monthLiving Costs
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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.
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