Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Accounting in Providence United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Providence United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,952
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Tailored to equip you for navigating today's intricate and competitive business landscape, the M.S. degree is increasingly essential for entering the field of public accounting. Obtain the accounting qualification that sets you apart from other business professionals—a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA).
Today's business environment, marked by large, multifaceted organizations, changing tax regulations, and strict compliance requirements, has heightened the need for skilled accountants across public accounting firms, corporate sectors, and government agencies.
The MSA program, catering to students with diverse academic backgrounds, offers foundational training and career growth opportunities in accounting. Your curriculum, comprising required and elective courses, fosters analytical reasoning, effective communication, collaborative problem-solving, and awareness of global business challenges. The MSA degree fulfills the 150-credit requirement to qualify for the C.P.A. examination, a key step for many public accounting roles.
Completion Timeline
Full-time: 1-2 years (varies by undergraduate background)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The MS in Accounting MSA program is open to students of all educational backgrounds You are not required to have professional work experience but a fouryear undergraduate college degree is required
Personal statement
College transcripts from all institutions attended international applicants must show equivalency to a US bachelors degree by an evaluation from WES or other translation company
Official paper transcripts Sent to GradCAS Transcript Processing Center PO Box 9217 Watertown MA 02471
Unofficial electronic transcripts can be uploaded
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
Official score report for the Graduate Management Admission Test GMAT or Graduate Record Examination GRE taken within the last five years Please note Prospective students should take the GMAT or GRE at least two weeks prior to the application deadline The GMAT in Rhode Island is offered at Pearson Professional Centers in Warwick The GRE in Rhode Island is offered at Prometric Test Center in Warwick The code for URI is 3919 Eligible students can waive the GMAT through the waiver program
If English is not your native language youll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores taken within the last two years A minimum score of 91 for TOEFL under the new IBTInternet Based Test or 575 under the paper based testing and minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required
Personal statement
College transcripts from all institutions attended international applicants must show equivalency to a US bachelors degree by an evaluation from WES or other translation company
Official paper transcripts Sent to GradCAS Transcript Processing Center PO Box 9217 Watertown MA 02471
Unofficial electronic transcripts can be uploaded
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
Official score report for the Graduate Management Admission Test GMAT or Graduate Record Examination GRE taken within the last five years Please note Prospective students should take the GMAT or GRE at least two weeks prior to the application deadline The GMAT in Rhode Island is offered at Pearson Professional Centers in Warwick The GRE in Rhode Island is offered at Prometric Test Center in Warwick The code for URI is 3919 Eligible students can waive the GMAT through the waiver program
If English is not your native language youll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores taken within the last two years A minimum score of 91 for TOEFL under the new IBTInternet Based Test or 575 under the paper based testing and minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required
Tuition
USD
31,952