Master of Science Accounting

Today’s global economy, changing regulations and tighter integration across key business functions have created an unprecedented demand for skilled accountants with advanced degrees. Sacred Heart is leading innovation in graduate level accounting to meet the need of students to prepare for the new CPA model, and to meet the need of businesses to hire strong accountants. The master's of science in accounting (MSA) offers three concentrations, each of which aligns with a discipline area of the new CPA model.

Applicants typically admitted have a minimum bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale). A Course-by-Course Academic Credential Report is preferred but optional for most programs. However, a course-by-course academic credential report is required for the Master of Public Health and MS in exercise & sport science programs. Evaluations should be from WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or any of the credential evaluation services approved by NACES Resume/CV Essay/Personal Statement One-page personal statement discussing applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at Sacred Heart University. Please note, program directors do read essays carefully. Ensure essay clearly explains why your past education and experience, as well as future goals, are a good match for the selected program at Sacred Heart University. Please check for spelling and grammar errors. One Letter of Recommendation If the applicant has studied/worked at a US institution, a recommendation from a former teacher or manager is suggested.