Master of Science [M.S] Accounting
The program also emphasizes the development of communication, interpersonal and analytical problem-solving skills through the use of case studies, team and individual projects, and computers for accounting and auditing applications. Upon completion and 150 semester credit hours, students will be considered as having met the educational requirement for sitting for the CPA exam in Ohio.
Students in the Master of Science in Accounting program have the option to select a concentration from the following: Assurance Services or Taxation.
The Assurance Services concentration allows students to specialize their degree with courses in advanced auditing and IT auditing. Graduates are prepared for responsible leadership positions in public, corporate, nonprofit and government accounting. Upon completion and 150 semester credit hours, students will be considered as having met the educational requirement for sitting for the CPA exam in Ohio.
The Taxation concentration allows students to specialize their degree with courses in corporate and partnership taxation and tax planning. Graduates are prepared for responsible leadership positions in public, corporate, nonprofit and government accounting.
MSA Program Learning Objectives:
- Prepare students for a professional career in accounting and, in particular, prepare the student to take and pass the Uniform CPA Examination.
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of complex financial accounting issues, reporting and regulatory issues and taxation issues with the ability to understand constraints, develop conclusions and cite the professional accounting literature in support of these decisions.
- Develop the ability to recognize, utilize, select and analyze both the information provided by systems and the systems themselves in place in a variety of business structures and companies; students will also develop the skills needed to identify how companies gather, process, store and deliver information useful in decision making.
- Students will develop a competence in verbal and written communications, interpersonal skills, ethical decision making and computer applications.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $21952 |
| Total Fees | $21952 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 50 | 90 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 71 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 100 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
- Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.