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Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics

CPA Licensure Curriculum to Prepare for Success in the Competitive Field of Accounting 

 A one-year, 30-credit stem designated degree program

The Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) is a STEM-designated full-time or part-time program suited for accounting professionals who seek to advance their accounting skills, as well as students with a background in business management and accounting.  Students in this program would strengthen their accounting education and through the additional credits, achieve eligibility to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York State. 

To qualify to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination, and to ultimately become a licensed CPA in New York State, students must have 150 total credit hours including 33 credits in accounting, and 36 credits in general business.  

Qualified students will take a prescribed 30 credits, all taught by leading College of Business faculty.  The MS in Accounting and Analytics can be completed in as little as 1 year attending full-time. Students may also choose to attend part-time taking advantage of a flexible schedule.

admission requirements

The College of Business graduate programs are designed for ambitious and analytical students who are capable of applying what they learn toward the solutions of organizational problems. New students will begin the Stony Brook MS in Accounting and Analytics in the Fall or Spring semester. Students must meet all prerequisites to be considered for this program. The prerequisites are: 9 credits in accounting to include; managerial or cost accounting, auditing, and intermediate accounting plus 30 credits in general business courses.

Application Deadline

  • Fall 2024: July 1

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CURRICULUM

Admitted students will take a prescribed 30 credits (10 classes); students may attend full-time or part-time.
The majority of classes will be in-person with some online and/or hybrid classes.

All courses 3 credits

COURSE TITLE

Offered 

ACC 544 Financial Statement Analysis

Spring

ACC 545 Entity Taxation

Fall

ACC 546 Information Security & Emerging Technologies in Accounting

Spring

ACC 562 Analysis and Design of Accounting Systems 

Fall

ACC 580 Contemporary Issues in Accounting (Capstone) 

Spring

ACC 590 Advanced Auditing & Assurance

Spring

ACC 596 Financial Accounting Theory 

Fall

ACC 598 Forensic Analytics in Accounting

Fall

MBA 506 Leadership, Team Effectiveness & Communications 

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

MBA 540 Data Mining 

Fall, Spring


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We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for applicants. If you need academic guidance and assistance with the application process, reach out to our Office of Student Services (OSS). For questions about which graduate program is the best for you, please contact us to schedule a meeting with our graduate admissions and advising team.  

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