Overview

The Master of Science in Accounting degree is for students interested in higher-level positions in banking, taxation, insurance or any company with a financial division. More than just focusing on debits and credits, the M.S.A. degree promotes critical thinking, hands-on application of technology and effective communication and ethical decision-making skills.

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.

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

Careers

Accountants and auditors

Financial and investment analysts, financial risk specialists, and financial specialists, all other

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting

Individual Income Tax

Advanced Financial Accounting

Income Taxation - Entity Taxation

Advanced Auditing Theory And Practice

Advanced Accounting Analytics And Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1

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 Fees

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Non-residents

20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10706 USD / year

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Additional Details

part-time tuition

residents: $17,800
non-residents: $18,100

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