Online Master of Science in Accountancy
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GMAT or GRE scores are not required to apply. You can view a complete list of requirements on our admission requirements page.
No, the online MSA is designed for those without a prior accounting degree or who may need an updated curriculum to prepare for the CPA exam. The program is comprehensive, meaning it covers both the core knowledge that those unfamiliar with accounting will need as well as more advanced topics that will help all graduates, regardless of prior accounting experience, pursue senior-level roles.
The classes and requirements for both the on-campus and online MSA are the same. Additionally, all faculty for the online MSA teach on-campus at DePaul University.
The program is designed to be completed in two years, taking two courses at a time. Additionally, you can accelerate completion by taking more than two courses at a time if you choose.
Although they are often used interchangeably, many master’s in accounting programs are focused primarily on foundational knowledge and basic accounting principles. This makes MAcc degree programs a good fit for individuals who are in careers where accounting is a supplemental skill. Master of Science in Accounting programs cover a comprehensive range of topics and procedures, enabling students to gain expertise in the foundational principles and practices of accounting as well as sophisticated accounting procedures and how to apply these practices to business decision making.
The DePaul online MSA is your first step to a successful career in accounting. Not only will it provide you with a solid foundation and the technical accounting knowledge critical to your accounting career, but it will also help you meet the educational requirements needed to sit for the exam. To learn more about how the DePaul MSA program can help you achieve your career goals, watch this video now.
Completing the MSA program at DePaul and becoming a CPA will increase your earning potential and expand your career options. Accountants with a CPA license generally earn 10% to 15% more than their peers who don’t have the CPA credential. In addition, many of the higher level positions in accounting and finance require a CPA. To learn more about the key benefits of the DePaul MSA program, watch this video now.
The DePaul online MSA curriculum has evolved alongside CPA evolution. We now offer an eight plus four curriculum modeled after the revised CPA exam. Our curriculum still concentrates on thoroughly covering necessary concepts and is accessible for students without a background in accounting. To learn more about how the DePaul MSA program is keeping pace with the changes to the CPA exam, watch this video now.
DePaul holds quarterly exam information sessions to keep students updated about changes on the exam, answer student questions, motivate students to take the exam and encourage them to plan ahead. We are also revamping our instructor-led review courses. To learn more about resources available for DePaul MSA students, watch this video now.
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