The Master of Science in Accounting program  

is designed for accounting students and professionals who have completed an undergraduate accounting degree and who seek to enhance their technical and professional skills through completion of an advanced degree in accounting. Prospective students who have not earned a baccalaureate degree in accounting from a U.S. institution, but who have successfully completed substantial accounting coursework beyond the introductory level, may apply but will be required to complete additional coursework in order to earn the degree.

NOTE: THE MS ACCOUNTING PROGRAM IS A FULL-TIME PROGRAM, REQUIRING AT LEAST TWO SEMESTERS OF STUDY.  THIS PROGRAM ADMITS STUDENTS FOR THE FALL SEMESTER ONLY, THERE IS NO SPRING ADMISSION.

The one-year full-time curriculum, together with most undergraduate accounting programs, should satisfy the 150-hour educational requirement for certification and licensure as a certified public accountant (CPA). This is the educational standard advocated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that is required in most states.

Created in response to demand by public accounting firms, the UB Master of Science in Accounting Program enhances students’ technical training and critical thinking skills while building expertise in a particular economic sector. The program produces graduates who are able to make immediate contributions to their organizations, thereby strengthening students’ professional marketability. Graduates of the program will therefore enjoy a broader array of employment options.