Master of Science in Accounting

The Program

New government regulations, greater scrutiny of corporate finances, and business growth have fueled the need for professionals with deep knowledge of the important role accounting information plays in corporate decision-making. The Master of Science in Accounting program provides a knowledge base of the essential functional areas needed by accountants. These include budget planning and control, audit and evaluation of controls, financial measurement, documentation, and reporting. This program prepares candidates to satisfy the 150-credit educational requirement for taking the uniform CPA examination.

Course of Study

The Master of Science in Accounting is a 30 credit program normally completed within 5 semesters. Students are required to complete 6 required courses and 4 elective courses. Students will acquire essential tools to excel in the accounting profession and qualify to sit for the New York State CPA licensure examination.

View Program Components:

• Core Courses
  • MBA 612 Managerial Economics (formerly MBA 665)
  • MSA 640 Advanced Auditing
  • MSA 680 Ethics in the Accounting Profession
  • MSA 690 Accounting Theory
  • MSA 710 Impact of Technology on Accounting
  • MSB 660 International Financial Markets
• Elective Courses
  • IB 620 International Accounting
  • MSA 630 Internship in Accounting
  • MSA 650 Advanced Topics in Taxation
  • MSA 670 Financial Statement Analysis
  • MSA 700 Forensic Accounting
  • MSA 720 Advanced Issues in Managerial Accounting

Who Should Enroll?

The Master of Science in Accounting program is appropriate for persons seeking careers or positions as professional accountants in industry, government, and non-profit organizations, for tax attorneys who need additional knowledge of accounting transactions, and those who wish to qualify for the NYS CPA exam.

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited college or university (or its equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• If the degree is in a subject area other than accounting, appropriate courses in accounting and business are required for admission.
• A completed application for admission to the Touro College Graduate School of Business.
• Official GMAT test score. Touro College's score report number is MN8-Z3-04.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• If applicable, an English Language Proficiency Test.
• Touro College graduates holding a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting will have preferred status in the admission process.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

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