M.S. in Accountancy

Master's Degree

Master of Science in Accountancy

The M.S. in Accountancy is a 30 credit-hour program providing individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the changes in the practice of accounting. A unique feature of the program is its focus on risk management and compliance issues, preparing individuals for the growing complexities of the corporate world.

Many states require 150 total credits to sit for the CPA exam. This degree, along with a 120 credit-hour undergraduate accounting degree, satisfies the course hours required to sit for the exam. The combined MSA and MBA broadens a student’s foundation to include accounting, risk management, and compliance foundation to the breadth of knowledge gained in the MBA program.

At A Glance
Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Accountancy
Concentrations: Risk Management
Course Locations: Jersey City Campus
Program Duration: 30 Credits: A full-time student taking 18 credits/year should complete in 2 years or less. Summer term available.
Calendar: Trimester (11 weeks)
Course Format: Classes meet in person one evening or Saturday each week for 3 hours 25 minutes. Some hybrid/online courses available. The degree cannot be completed 100% online.

Accelerated BS/BSBA to MSA Program

You can earn your undergraduate degree in Business Administration and an MSA in five years through our Accelerated Program.

The Accelerated BS/BSBA to MSA program offers several advantages. The program:

  • Accelerates the attainment of an advanced degree
  • Facilitates seamless transition to a master’s degree
  • Increases students’ marketability in the workforce
  • Saves students time and money

For more details, see the program descriptions:
Accelerated BS to MSA Program
Accelerated BSBA to MSA Program

(See also) Accelerated BS/BSBA to MBA Program

Accelerated BS to MBA Program
Accelerated BSBA to MBA Program

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20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MSA

This academic year marks the 20th Anniversary of the launch of the MS in Accountancy (1996).

Program News

Robert Donnelly, M.B.A., Publishes a Third Book

Robert Donnelly, M.B.A., adjunct in the business department, published his…

Robert Donnelly, M.B.A., Publishes a Third Book

Congratulations, Dr. Hampton!

Dr. Hampton, professor of graduate business, was recently designated a…

Congratulations, Dr. Hampton!

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On February 8, diplomats from the Permanent Mission of Cuba…

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I have called Saint Peter's my second home since I moved here from Kathmandu, Nepal as an international student.

Samana B '13,
MS in Accounting, Employed at Ernst & Young

Value of the MSA Degree

Employers and accounting firms are seeking graduates who understand fraudulent financial reporting, weak internal controls, corporate wrongdoing, ethical standards, and legal requirements. Graduates can help strengthen the financial reporting and risk management practices of their employers or their clients.

The MS in Accountancy prepares candidates to understand:

 

  • Inaccurate or Fraudulent Financial Reporting
    Strategies to reduce significant errors in financial reports.
  • Internal Controls and Compliance
    Preventing, detecting, and deterring non-compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Analytical Skills
    Problem solving and judgment skills to improve financial
    reporting and risk management.
  • Ethics and Legal Liability
    Integration of ethical values into processes to reduce
    allegations of wrongdoing and the risk of lawsuits.

Related Areas of Study

Accelerated BS to MSA
Data Science
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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