M.S. in Professional Accounting
South Orange, USA
DURATION
5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 1,520 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Advance your accounting skills in North Jersey's only program with both business and accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This program is designed for accounting majors looking to satisfy the 150-credit educational requirement to sit for the CPA exam in New Jersey, New York, and most other states. The program, offered on campus, is also well-suited for accountants who are looking to update their skills and increase their knowledge of the profession.
Our graduates land at some of the largest and most prestigious organizations after graduation: Ernst & Young, KPMG, Deloitte, Prudential, New York Life, and the NBA.
Developed with top-level specialists as a practical graduate accounting education, this program can be completed in approximately one year of evening-only classes.
Why Earn a Masters in Professional Accounting?
Earning a Master's in Professional Accounting from Seton Hall University through the professional accountancy program prepares professional accountancy students for advanced careers in accounting and finance. This professional accountancy master's program, unique in Northern NJ for its dual accreditation in business and accounting by the AACSB, meets the 150-credit requirement for CPA certification. Graduates are equipped with updated skills and comprehensive knowledge, setting them apart in the field and leading to opportunities in prestigious organizations.
Admissions
Curriculum
There are very few required classes in this M.S. program. Instead, you'll shape your own course list, choosing from a diverse list of accounting and tax electives that include:
- Enterprise-Wide Accounting Information Systems
- Auditing
- Financial Instruments
- International Accounting
You'll also take three general business classes that cover uniform commercial code, another on international business, and a third on any subject you choose. You will find an emphasis on values at Stillman; our mission is to enrich each student's life through an ethics-centered curriculum.
Expect small class sizes and dynamic lectures and discussions with professors and industry professionals. Many of our students, guest lecturers, and adjunct faculty come from the New York metro area's leading companies, infusing each classroom with their unique perspectives and expertise.
Required Courses
- Financial Accounting Seminar
- Tax Research
- Intro Data Analytics - Bus Int
- Commercial Law
- Big Data, Analytics, and Business Impact
- Enterprise-Wide Accounting Information Systems II
Elective Courses
- Graduate electives in accounting, taxation, and analytics that do not duplicate undergraduate courses.
Program Leaders
English Language Requirements
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