Mercy College

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.- Public Accounting

Program Description:

The M.S.in Public Accounting is a value-added program that is a registered 150 Credit Hour Licensure-Qualifying Program. Upon completion of the prerequisite and requisite courses, you can sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination in New York State.

If you, possess undergraduate degrees in accounting or business, a Master of Science in Public Accounting is for you, especially if you want to be a public accountant or if you’re a professional accountant who wants to meet the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 150 Credit Hour curriculum criteria. Graduates of the MS in Public Accounting Program who aspire to become CPAs will satisfy the New York State licensure requirement with one year of appropriate professional work experience.

The M.S. in Public Accounting will prepare you for employment in a dynamic profession. Our program is perfect for you if you wish to enter or advance your career in the profession of public accountancy, industry, government, or not-for-profit organizations.

Accreditation:

Mercy College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Eligibility Requirements:

An undergraduate degree in Accounting or its equivalent and a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher

# of Credits Required:

30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$765.00 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999