Peoria,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Accounting in Peoria United States | Bradley University
Bradley University
|
Peoria United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,702
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This STEM-accredited program prepares students pursuing certified public accountant (CPA) certification. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative techniques essential for accounting professionals. Graduates possessing these competencies are highly sought-after and enjoy rapid career advancement. Alumni secure positions at top-tier accounting firms including Deloitte, PwC, EY, and RSM, along with Fortune 100 leaders such as Caterpillar, State Farm, Bank of America, John Deere, and ADM. Mid-sized firms like Baker Tilly, CLA, and Sikich also actively recruit from our MSA program.
Bradley University's Master of Science in Accounting delivers a rigorous, prestigious curriculum that provides exceptional value to participants.
Our coursework enables students to deepen accounting expertise, pursue emerging specializations, and cultivate leadership abilities that enhance organizational contributions. Earning a Bradley MSA significantly boosts employment prospects. Our alumni now serve in diverse environments - from major accounting networks and corporate giants to regional practices, government entities, and nonprofit institutions. Upon completion, students will possess the competencies, expertise, and 150 credit hours needed to satisfy CPA examination prerequisites.
With a Bradley MSA, you'll be equipped to tackle professional demands across public, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. Our program boasts exceptional first-time CPA exam pass rates among graduates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An undergraduate accounting degree or the equivalent.
Transcript(s). Applicants are required to provide one official transcript sent directly from the Registrar's office at the institution from which they receive their bachelor's degree or the international equivalent. Additional transcripts may be required at the discretion of Graduate Education. Applicants should submit additional official transcripts from post-baccalaureate coursework for consideration. Applicants who have completed graduate-level coursework should submit all transcripts reflecting graduate coursework. Official transcripts should be submitted to: Graduate Education, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625.
Letters of recommendation. Two current letters of recommendation are required from persons who can comment meaningfully on the applicant's capability for graduate-level study. Character references are not appropriate. Faculty members under whom the applicant has studied and employers are considered appropriate references.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). The GMAT is a standardized test designed to measure aptitude for graduate study in management. Applicants must arrange to take the test in sufficient time to permit processing of the results. The Bradley University GMAT institutional code is 1070. Information about the GMAT may be obtained by contacting the Graduate Education Office or visiting the GMAT Web site at www.gmac.com. Students currently in a four-year undergraduate accounting program should take the GMAT the first semester of their senior year in order to allow sufficient time for processing of the results.
Essays. Answers to essay questions must be complete with meaningful and well-developed answers to the questions on the goals of the applicant.
A current resume.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Applicable only to international students whose native language is not English. The test measures proficiency in oral and written English. The IELTS is an acceptable substitute for TOEFL.
Admission Criteria
The entire application package including the GMAT score, the undergraduate GPA, transcripts, letters of recommendation, experience, essay responses, and other materials are all considered in an application review for student admission. Also considered are the applicant's grades in Intermediate Accounting and Federal Income Tax.
Applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework to be eligible for unconditional admission.
TOEFL iBT minimum 79 (paper-based minimum 550)
IELTS minimum 6.5 overall band
Transcript(s). Applicants are required to provide one official transcript sent directly from the Registrar's office at the institution from which they receive their bachelor's degree or the international equivalent. Additional transcripts may be required at the discretion of Graduate Education. Applicants should submit additional official transcripts from post-baccalaureate coursework for consideration. Applicants who have completed graduate-level coursework should submit all transcripts reflecting graduate coursework. Official transcripts should be submitted to: Graduate Education, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625.
Letters of recommendation. Two current letters of recommendation are required from persons who can comment meaningfully on the applicant's capability for graduate-level study. Character references are not appropriate. Faculty members under whom the applicant has studied and employers are considered appropriate references.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). The GMAT is a standardized test designed to measure aptitude for graduate study in management. Applicants must arrange to take the test in sufficient time to permit processing of the results. The Bradley University GMAT institutional code is 1070. Information about the GMAT may be obtained by contacting the Graduate Education Office or visiting the GMAT Web site at www.gmac.com. Students currently in a four-year undergraduate accounting program should take the GMAT the first semester of their senior year in order to allow sufficient time for processing of the results.
Essays. Answers to essay questions must be complete with meaningful and well-developed answers to the questions on the goals of the applicant.
A current resume.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Applicable only to international students whose native language is not English. The test measures proficiency in oral and written English. The IELTS is an acceptable substitute for TOEFL.
Admission Criteria
The entire application package including the GMAT score, the undergraduate GPA, transcripts, letters of recommendation, experience, essay responses, and other materials are all considered in an application review for student admission. Also considered are the applicant's grades in Intermediate Accounting and Federal Income Tax.
Applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework to be eligible for unconditional admission.
TOEFL iBT minimum 79 (paper-based minimum 550)
IELTS minimum 6.5 overall band
Tuition
USD
18,702