Location:

Bloomsburg, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Accounting

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master in Accounting is an applied course of study consisting of 30 graduate credits. The program consists of advance coursework designed for individuals who have already completed an undergraduate course of study in accounting and who need to complete graduate coursework to fulfill the AICPA 150 hour requirement for CPA certification. Review for the CPA examination is incorporated into the course of study. The courses meet one evening each week for 15 weeks in spring and fall semesters. Summer semester courses meet two evenings for 6 weeks. Courses are described in the graduate catalog. Classes meet on the Bloomsburg campus. Most students are full-time but the course of study can be completed part-time by taking 1 or 2 courses each semester. The course schedule requires a minimum of one year of full-time study to complete. Most part-time students finish within three years. Students must comply with Graduate School and the Master in Accounting program policies and procedures, completing all requirements for graduation with an average grade of B (3.00/4.00 G.P.A.) within six years.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB. The university is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in accountancy or equivalent; GMAT or GRE; two letters of recommendation; and a resume.

International Requirements:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 (paper based); 79 (internet based); 213 (computer based); or the Test of Spoken English (where available) is required of all international students.