The one-year M.S. in Professional Accountancy (MS-PA) program is designed to help prepare students for the complex, challenging and competitive world of business and accounting. This one-year program enables students to continue their accounting studies in a graduate format. The program builds on students' undergraduate education and leads to a greater degree of accounting sophistication.

Attracting students from a variety of backgrounds, the MS-PA one-year program is designed to meet a wide range of educational needs. Students study advanced accounting topics designed to provide them with a broad perspective on the environment (economic, tax, financial) in which accounting operates.

The Curriculum
A typical program for a student accepted into full-time graduate study requires the completion of 30 credits. Most students complete the course work in one-year, others study part-time and complete the program in two or more years. 

This 30-credit program can be completed in two semesters of full-time study or in two or more years of part-time study.

Required Courses
Statistical Methods for Forensic Accounting and Assurance
Financial Statement Fraud and Corporate Governance
Contemporary Developments in Accounting Thought
Financial Statement Analysis
Advanced Cost Management
Corporate Financial Problems
Research Seminar in Accounting
One accounting elective
One business elective

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

Priority Review Deadline

• Fall: November 1
• Spring: Not Available
• Summer: Not Available

Departmental Assistantship Consideration

• Fall: March 1
• Spring: Not Available
• Summer: Not Available

 No Departmental Assistantship Consideration

• Fall: June 1
• Spring: Not Available
• Summer: Not Available

Required Application Materials

• Transcripts from all schools attended
• Three Letters of Recommendation
  One academic reference is required, however two academic references are preferred
• Resume
• Statement of Goals
  The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program.  It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.
• GMAT*

*The GMAT will be waived for admission until Fall 2023. 

Tuition fee-2 years$58,000