Drexel University LeBow College of Business Master of Science in Accounting 3141 Chestnut Street Matheson Hall 207 Philadelphia, PA 19104 US   Phone: 215-895-6804 Fax: 215-895-1725   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MS - Accounting On Campus   Curriculum – MS Accounting 57 Credits In addition to the coursework, full-time MS students demonstrate practical application of their learning in one of two ways: The curriculum for the Master of Science of Accounting has been especially designed for students who are seeking to have careers as senior accountants, auditors, and tax specialists.   The Master of Science in accounting program provides graduate level courses in accounting the other functional areas required by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).  The goals of the program are to meet the emerging needs of the accounting profession including the need to apply critical thinking and technology skills to analyze and resolve complex accounting issues. MS Accounting students who carefully select their courses may be able to sit for exams to be a Certified Public Accountant.           Accreditation Information: AACSB  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees All applicants must have received a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Degrees earned abroad will be evaluated and must be deemed equivalent.  Pre-Requisite Courses none  International Student Requirements Students whose native language is not English and who do not hold a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution are required to take and submit a score from ToEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Students who earned a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or have worked full-time in an English-speaking country for more than two years may have this requirement waived.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 300  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 500  Average GPA: 3.300  Average Test Scores: 600  Charge Per Credit: $915  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $24000  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: 5  Specializations: Finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and customized – each has two tracks – managerial and global  # of Terms Per Year: Quarter  Placement Percentage: 85.00%  Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable