{"id":15,"date":"2013-01-02T16:06:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-02T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/graduate-business\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:46:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:46:59","slug":"master-of-science-in-accountancy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/master-of-science-in-accountancy\/","title":{"rendered":"M.S. in Accountancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t<div class=\"four columns\">\r\n\t\t<h3>Available in:<\/h3>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"four columns\">\r\n\t\t<a style=\"background-color: #003c71;color: #fff;padding: 10px;font-family: 'Kameron', serif;font-size: 18pt;line-height: 18pt\" title=\"Jersey City\" href=\"\/directions\/jersey-city\/\">Jersey City<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"four columns\">\r\n\t\t<a style=\"background-color: #003c71;color: #fff;padding: 10px;font-family: 'Kameron', serif;font-size: 18pt;line-height: 18pt\" title=\"Englewood Cliffs\" href=\"\/directions\/englewood-cliffs\/\">Englewood Cliffs<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n    <ul class=\"menuGrid\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/crm.orionondemand.com\/crm\/forms\/Ex7l3NEx67020x670c0r\">\r\n            <div class=\"four columns\">\r\n                <li class=\"gold\">\r\n                    Apply <br \/>\r\nto this Program\r\n                <\/li>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/tell-me-about-graduate-programs\">\r\n            <div class=\"four columns\">\r\n                <li class=\"navy\">\r\n                    Request <br \/>Information\r\n                <\/li>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/rsvp\">\r\n            <div class=\"four columns\">\r\n                <li class=\"powder\">\r\n                   Visit\r\n                <\/li>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"\">At A Glance<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\u201ceven\u201d\">\n<td class=\"\">Degree Awarded:<\/td>\n<td>Master of Science in Accountancy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"\">Concentrations:<\/td>\n<td>Risk Managements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\u201ceven\u201d\">\n<td class=\"\">Course Locations:<\/td>\n<td>Jersey City Campus, Englewood Cliffs Campus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"\">Program Duration:<\/td>\n<td>30 Credits: A full-time student taking 18 credits\/year should complete in 2 years or less. Summer term available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\u201ceven\u201d\">\n<td class=\"\">Calendar:<\/td>\n<td>Trimester (11 weeks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"\">Course Format:<\/td>\n<td>Classes meet in person one evening or Saturday each week for 3 hours 25 minutes. Some hybrid\/online courses available. The degree cannot be completed 100% online.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-fe3ca644-7fff-961b-264c-6525e35682d4\">Prof. Philip C. Sookram, M.Acc., C.P.A., <em>Director<\/em>, Master of Science in Accounting Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-fe3ca644-7fff-961b-264c-6525e35682d4\">Filomena Durso, <em>Associate Director<\/em>, Master of Business Administration Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e56d260b-7fff-d07b-065e-57fffb4ee8d0\">The MS in Accounting (MSA) is a 30 credit-hour program providing individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the changes in the practice of accounting.\u00a0 A unique feature of the program is its focus on risk management and compliance issues, preparing individuals for the growing complexities of the corporate world. A candidate may select a concentration other than Risk Management from one of the other areas of specialization such as Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e56d260b-7fff-d07b-065e-57fffb4ee8d0\">An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e56d260b-7fff-d07b-065e-57fffb4ee8d0\">A candidate can combine the MSA with the MBA, thereby gaining the knowledge and skills required for professional accounting, while also developing an understanding of the broader management context. This will better prepare a graduate for senior management roles. A diploma for each degree is issued by the University at the same time the degree requirements are completed. When both degrees are pursued concurrently, a total of 54 credits is required, however, adding the MBA after graduation, may require slightly more credits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e56d260b-7fff-d07b-065e-57fffb4ee8d0\">A candidate who has an MBA from another institution may complete the MS in Accounting degree program in 24 credits as 6 credits may be considered for waivers at the discretion of the Program Director.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Level I: Core Courses (15 Credits)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These courses provide the foundation for the MS in Accounting.\u00a0 It is highly recommended that a student follow these courses in sequence.<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\" width=\"100%\"><colgroup><col class=\"codecol\"\/><col class=\"titlecol\"\/><col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"AC-501\">AC-501<\/span><\/td><td>Managerial Accounting <sup>*<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"AC-520\">AC-520<\/span><\/td><td>Financial Accounting &amp; Reporting<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"AC-541\">AC-541<\/span><\/td><td>Internal Controls \/ Sarbox<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"AC-543\">AC-543<\/span><\/td><td>Forensic Accounting\/Internal Auditing<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><span class=\"code_bubble\" data-code-bubble=\"AC-553\">AC-553<\/span><\/td><td>Corporate &amp; Partnership Taxation<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n<h2><strong>Level II: Concentration (9-12 Credits)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-eb9a9448-7fff-ac8e-8cdc-8806506fd385\">Concentrations focus the candidate on a specific area to achieve depth of knowledge. Concentrations are available in Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration, and Risk Management. Candidates may follow the recommended courses below or may work with the Program Director to design a concentration to meet specific goals and reflect individual backgrounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-eb9a9448-7fff-ac8e-8cdc-8806506fd385\">An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Electives (3-6 Credits)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-166504d6-7fff-fce7-fc26-380712de2db2\">Two courses from within the Graduate Business curriculum with a course prefix of AC or GB can be selected to round-out and broaden the student's knowledge. Other courses may be considered at the discretion of the Program Director.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Additional Concentrations<\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-6dc37eb0-7fff-4092-1e24-6e84ae55a3f6\">Candidates may choose to add additional concentrations to their program of study. Each additional concentration requires 6 additional credits (12 credits for Health Care Administration). The concentration is noted on the transcript.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-6dc37eb0-7fff-4092-1e24-6e84ae55a3f6\">Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni who have earned an MBA or MSA from Â鶹´«Ã½ may re-enroll for additional concentrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-6dc37eb0-7fff-4092-1e24-6e84ae55a3f6\">Note:<\/span> A concentration taken after a degree has been awarded is not eligible for federal financial aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. You will be expected to settle your account using cash, employer tuition reimbursement, private loans or other such funds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At A Glance Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Accountancy Concentrations: Risk Managements Course Locations: Jersey City Campus, Englewood Cliffs Campus Program Duration: 30 Credits: A full-time student taking 18 credits\/year should complete in 2 years or less. Summer term available. 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