The Albertus Magnus M.S. in Accounting program in the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership is a graduate professional degree designed to provide students with a strong knowledge of accounting principles, which prepares them for a variety of careers in the accounting field. The M.S.A. is a 30-credit program and provides students with the 150 credit hours required by most states for C.P.A. certification. Students also have the option to take courses to prepare for the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) examination offered by the AICPA.

Master of Science in Accounting Program (MSA)

Accounting Program in the News

Albertus Magnus College Recognized by the AICPA for Integrating the Personal Financial Planning Program for College Accounting Students into their Curriculum

Where will this degree take me?

"#3 Best Business Job" according to the U.S. News & World Report

An average salary of $61,900

A job sector that is projected to grow 16% according to the Connecticut Department of Labor and National Bureau of Labor Statistics

Why Study Accounting at Albertus?

Evening program specifically designed for working adults

"Flex" program where students choose between blended or online options on a course-by-course basis

Accelerated 8-week classes with 5 starting points per year

Program can be completed in one year

Professors with both academic qualifications and real world experience

Small class sizes

C.P.A. Certification

For Students with a B.S. in Accounting, earning your MSA at Albertus will give you 30 credits — enough to meet the education requirement for CPA certification.

If your G.P.A. does not meet our requirement, you may be admitted on a conditional basis. Conditional admittance may include additional requirements. Request information online or call 203-773-8505 for details.

MB 651 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting

MB 638 Financial Statement Analysis

MB 653 Accounting Information Systems

MB 655 Ethics for Accounting Professionals

MB 657 Fraud Investigation

MB 516 Organizational Behavior

MB 634 Survey of Operations Management

or

MB 643 Principles of Project Management

MB 658 Taxation of Business Entities

MB 659 Global Financial Reporting

MB 661 Accounting Research Project

Personal Financial Planning Option (6 Credits):

The AICPA offers a premiere designation for professionals in the financial planning field, Personal Financial Specialist, which can only be used by CPAs who have met the education, experience, and exam requirements. These optional courses are offered for students who want to complete the PFS education requirements while earning their MSA. They will take these two courses instead of two currently required MSA classes

Substituted for two of the above courses in consultation with the Program Director (with the exception of MB 661 and MB 658).

MB 650: Advanced Individual Income Taxation

MB 649: Essentials of Personal Financial Planning

Admission Requirements and Application Process

To be admitted to the program, candidates must possess:

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 system.
  • Two letters of recommendation from former professors or professional associates.
  • Proficiency in the English language, as demonstrated either by a TOEFL score of 575 or better, or successful academic work for at least three years at a college or university in an English-speaking country.
  • A written essay of 500-600 words, double-spaced, detailing the applicant’s professional interests, reasons for applying to the program, and educational expectations.
  • A completed application form and non-refundable fee of $50.00.

To learn more, please contact Nancy Fallon at nfallon@albertus.edu