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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Accounting MS
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The Master of Science in Accounting degree program is designed for accounting students or professionals who have completed an undergraduate accounting degree from a U.S. college or university, and who seek to enhance their technical and professional skills through completion of an advanced degree in accounting. The one-year, full-time curriculum, together with most undergraduate accounting programs, satisfies the 150-hour educational requirement for certification and licensure as a certified public accountant (CPA) in New York State. Our MS Accounting graduates have consistently had top CPA exam performances amoung the largest accounting programs in New York State and are equipped with the complete package of credentials, experience, and higher-level skils (critical thinking, presentation skills, communications, time management, leadership, and more) to rise to the top in today’s competitive and data-driven workplace.
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
1. Students will develop advanced technical proficiency and professional knowledge
- in the areas of external reporting for US and multinational entities.
- in tax planning and compliance,
- in audit processes and risk assessment,
- in management and assessment of data and information technology.
2. Students will apply critical thinking, ethical standards, and relevant accounting principles to unstructured problems.
3. Students will communicate effectively in diverse professional accounting settings.
Required Core - All Tracks (12 credits)
Select a Track
Select 1 of following tracks:
- Data Analytics
- Financial Accounting and Assurance
- Internal Audit and Risk Management
- Taxation
then complete the remaining requirements and culminating experience for a total of 30 credit hours.
Data Analytics Core (15 credits)
Complete:
- 1 MGA Graduate Level Accounting Elective or Internship (Limit 1 Internship, 3 credits)
- 1 MGA Graduate Level Accounting Elective
Select 3 from:
Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)
Select 1 from:
Financial Accounting and Assurance Track
Financial Accounting and Assurance Core (15 credits)
Complete:
- 1 MGX Graduate Level Business Elective or Internship (Limit 1 Internship, 3 credits)
- 1 MGX Graduate Level Business Elective
Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)
Select 1 from:
Internal Audit and Risk Management Track
Internal Audit and Risk Management Core (15 credits)
Complete:
- 1 MGX Graduate Level Business Elective or Internship
Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)
Select 1 from:
Taxation Core (15 credits)
Complete:
- 1 MGX Graduate Level Business Elective or Internship (Limit 1 Internship, 3 credits)
- 1 MGX Graduate Level Business Elective
Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)
Total Credit Hours - All Tracks: 30
3.0 Degree GPA required
Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.
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