Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
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)
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Where will this degree take me?
Why Study Accounting at Albertus?
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.
Program of Study
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).
Admissions Requirements
To be admitted to the program, candidates must possess:
- A completed application form and non-refundable fee of $50.00.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 system*
- Official transcripts reflecting conferral of prior degree (a minimum of a bachelor’s degree for master’s programs). All transcripts are to be submitted from the original institutions.
- For non-native English speakers, minimum TOEFL score of 575 paper-based, 80 internet-based, or 213 computer-based
- Proof of immunization in accordance with Connecticut State requirements
- For online degrees, a Connecticut Driver’s License or DMV Photo ID
- For applicants who intend to use Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits
- Military, university and college transcripts
- Certification of Eligibility letter or, for reservists, Notice of Basic Eligibility
- Veteran’s Intent to Register form
- Completion of at least 24 undergraduate credits in accounting and 22 undergraduate credits in business
- Two letters of recommendation from former professors or professional associates
- A written essay of 500-600 words, double-spaced, detailing the applicant’s professional interests, reasons for applying to the program, and educational expectations.
*Students who do not meet the above G.P.A. requirement may be admitted to the program on a provisional basis. Students may be required to complete prerequisite courses or to earn a 3.0 cumulative grade point average before being fully admitted to the program.
- Minimum cumulative GPA is 3
- A written essay of 500-600 words, double-spaced, detailing your professional interests, reasons for applying to the program and education expectations.
To learn more, please contact Nancy Fallon at nfallon@albertus.edu
