Location:

Newark, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Accounting, Accounting, Accounting

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Accountancy is a 30 credit program providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the changes in the practice of accounting, as well as the environment in which it functions. A unique feature of the Saint Peter’s program is its focus on risk management and compliance issues, preparing students for the growing complexities of the corporate world. The Master of Science in Accountancy serves as a stand-alone professional services credential and provides credits hours towards the CPA requirement. For applicants without a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, undergraduate level prerequisites may be required. The program is offered on a flexible trimester schedule to suit the needs of working adults. Courses are available on the Jersey City campus and Englewood Cliffs campus, as well as corporate sites throughout New Jersey. For students wishing to accelerate their studies, summer courses are also available. Since 1872, Saint Peter’s College, the Jesuit College of New Jersey, has been educating students in the Jesuit tradition of "Men and Women in Service to Others." The College is committed to academic excellence, to spiritual and moral values, and to the individual personal development of its students.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Saint Peter’s College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Requirements:

•Official application •Personal Statement •Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended •Two letters of recommendation •Resume •Undergraduate Major in Accounting or Business, other majors will require pre-requisite courses

International Requirements:

In addition to the mentioned requirements for all education programs, international students must also submit: •Official TOEFL score report. Score showing a minimum of 550 on the written exam, a minimum of 213 on the computer-based exam or a minimum of 79 on the Internet-based exam will be accepted. The college code for score reporting is 2806 •Course by course evaluation reporting a 4-year bachelor’s degree (evaluations are accepted from World Education Services)