Overview

More than just focusing on debits and credits, The Accounting degree from Kent State University promotes critical thinking, hands-on application of technology, effective communication skills and ethical decision making. Graduates pursue careers in auditing, taxation, fraud investigation, law enforcement, investment banking, management and consulting. The flexible combination of required coursework in accounting and electives from a wide variety of business disciplines provides students with a strong foundation in accounting, as well as an understanding of the practical applications of the discipline across all facets of business.

Graduates of the M.S.A. degree meet the educational requirement to sit for a variety of professional certifications, including becoming a Certified Public Accountant1 (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Analyze, evaluate and report on complex accounting and economic transactions using the accounting framework

Apply research and analytical skills to solve accounting problems

Given an ethical dilemma in an accounting setting, analyze the issue, apply an ethical framework and develop a resolution

Effectively communicate using oral and written communication skills in a business setting

Assemble, cleanse and analyze the information provided by information systems, and prepare summary reports useful for business decision-making

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Data Analytics

Financial Accounting

Income Taxation - Entity Taxation

Professional Issues and Ethics in Accounting

Management Accounting

Internal Audit and Fraud Examination

Information Technology Audit: Controls and Analytics

Analysis and Valuation of Business Using Financial Statements

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
Minimum 3.000 accounting GPA, if applicable
Official transcript(s)
Résumé
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

17800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17800 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

17800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17800 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

13,100 USD per full programme - full-time tuition

Funding

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