Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics

The Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) is a STEM-designated, full-time or part-time program suited for accounting professionals who seek to advance their accounting skills, as well as students with a background in business management and accounting. Students in this program would strengthen their accounting education and through the additional credits, achieve eligibility to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York State. To qualify to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination, and to ultimately become a licensed CPA in New York State, students must have 150 total credit hours including 33 credits in accounting, and 36 credits in general business. Qualified students will take a prescribed 30 credits, all taught by leading College of Business faculty. The MS in Accounting and Analytics can be completed in as little as 1 year attending full-time. Students may also choose to attend part-time taking advantage of a flexible schedule.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent. For the MBA program, this degree can be in any subject. However, applicants applying to the MBA in Accounting or MS in Accounting programs have specific undergraduate course requirements and should submit this form for review.
• A minimum 3.0 grade point average in prior academic work. In exceptional cases, a GPA below 3.0 will be considered for "conditional admission" to the College of Business. Conditionally admitted students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in their first semester to continue in the program.