Simon Business School's MS in Accountancy Program has been designed to be completed by students with undergraduate backgrounds in business, economics, or accounting. Students with backgrounds in business or economics are able to complete our program within one academic year, the same length of time as a student with a background in accounting. Students with an accounting undergraduate degree may substitute other courses in place of similar courses that they have taken at the undergraduate level. Students will work with the faculty director of the MS in Accountancy Program to tailor their program to best fit their needs but still qualify for the New York State CPA exam.
MS in Accountancy students are qualified to sit for the CPA examination in New York State and obtain subsequent licensure. Qualifying for the CPA examination in New York State will also allow you to be qualified for many other states. Students seeking to qualify for the CPA in other states can work with the faculty director of the MS in Accountancy program to determine if any other coursework is required for the particular state in which they would like to qualify.
Get more information on the Full-Time MS in Accountancy Program in the course catalog.
Full-Time MS in Accountancy students have two available tracks for the completion of their studies:
While an internship is not required, and there is no guarantee of placement, we encourage students to consider the value that internships offer their graduate education.
Because of the personalized nature of the program, each student will work with an academic advisor to select courses to meet the degree requirements and also meet the requirement to sit for the CPA.
Note: This chart reflects the 2019-20 academic schedule. This is subject to change.
All courses are 2.5 credit-hours unless otherwise noted.
The program of study for the MSA degree is a lock-step program that meets all the requirements for a STEM certified program.
*Internship track
Full-Time MS in Accountancy