Prepare for the Next Stage of Your Career

Enjoy the advantages of an online graduate program while fulfilling the requirements to sit for your CPA exam by earning your M.S. in Accounting through Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern).

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Flexible Deadlines

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Certification Prep

Prepare to become a certified Public Accountant.

Expert Guidance

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Learning Outcomes

Leaning on a flexible curriculum that’s designed to accommodate students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, the master’s in accounting program can help broaden your accounting knowledge and hone your skills in critical thinking, data analytics and more.

Advanced Functional Knowledge of Accounting: Learn the concepts, theories and practices in accounting information systems and financial reporting, assurance service, accounting for governmental and not-for-profit organizations, international accounting and taxation.
Critical Thinking: Students will be taught how to identify and analyze complex technical information to reach well-reasoned conclusions about accounting issues.
Data Analytics: Explore how to use data analytics to extract, transform, analyze and identify irregularities and patterns in big data to predict outcomes.
Professional Responsibility: Learn the professional responsibilities and ethical standards of the accounting profession.

Program Overview

The 30-credit hour Master of Science in Accounting program challenges students to develop problem-solving strategies, showcase their leadership skills and communicate ideas effectively*.

Program Highlights

30 Credit Hours
Flexible Application Deadlines
$714 per Credit Hour
No GMAT/GRE Required

Who Should Pursue an M.S. in Accounting?

Whether you are a current accountant aspiring to rise the ranks by earning your CPA license or a professional who’s seeking a career as an accountant or a related role, the M.S. in Accounting online program provides specialized graduate-level courses in functional accounting, business and talent management to prepare you to become a leader in the industry.

With a robust curriculum featuring courses that cover auditing, taxation, assurance, international operations and more, graduates can expect to be prepared to qualify for roles in local and state government, not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions or public accounting firms.

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Career Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants and auditors are expected to see a 4% job growth through 2032, which equates to approximately 126,500 job openings on average each year. As of May 2022, the median annual salary for accountants and auditors was $78,000. Professionals within the finance and insurance industry reported a higher annual salary of $81,020, while those in the fields of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services reported an average annual salary of $78,320.

Earning a master’s in accounting through Eastern Connecticut State University can also help you fulfill the 150-semester hours requirement for taking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or earning a CPA license**.

Potential Careers Include:

Accounting Manager
Senior Auditor
Financial Accountant
Corporate Controller
Senior Financial Analyst

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Mohd RuJoub

Professor, Department Chair, Accounting

Dr. RuJoub holds a Ph.D. presented with honors in accounting from the Sam Walton School of Business at the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Ball State University. His expertise includes accounting information technology and business solutions, assurance services, management accounting, international accounting, and governmental accounting. He also has served as an accountant and internal auditor for several industries. He is an active member of the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Association and continues to serve as an ad hoc reviewer for the American Accounting Association publications and others.

Why Choose Eastern?

Eastern Connecticut State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities.
Ranked among the top 25 public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report.
Awarded ‘Green Campus’ status by the Princeton Review 13 years in a row.

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