Accounting (M.S.)

As taxpayers and businesses keep up with the ever-changing economy, the need for professionals with an advanced accounting degree is crucial.

Our M.S. in accounting enables you to be fully prepared for the CPA exam in New Jersey, even if your undergraduate degree was not in a business-related subject.

At Kean you have the advantage of learning from experienced professionals who equip you with the tools and education to get the edge you need to take your CPA exam, land a successful job or advance your career.

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Dr. Yucetepe — Veysel Yucetepe, Ph.D., a faculty advisor for the M.S. in Accounting program and executive director of the MBA program for the Global Business School, speaks to prospective students about the accounting program.

What You Learn

Accounting is often called the language of business. Our curriculum prepares you to maintain and analyze financial records to help individuals and businesses thrive.

Study accounting practices for different business and corporate structures
Examine taxation, law and ethics
Develop analytical, computer and communication skills
Work side by side with world-class faculty who are experienced financial professionals
Garner valuable internships that lead to career opportunities after graduation

If you have an undergraduate business degree, complete 30 credits to earn your master’s degree in accounting, which can be finished in one year. If you are making a career shift, you need to complete six additional credits in business, including economics, to fulfill the degree requirements and be prepared to take the CPA exam and become a licensed accountant.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: June 30
Spring: December 1

Online: August 22

Admission Requirements

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.

M.S. in Accounting

Course Requirements

Program Coordinator:

Tin Shan Suen, Ph.D.
Email: TSuen@kean.edu
Phone: (908) 737-4224

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