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Bay Path University: Master of Science in Accounting

Explore Bay Path University's M.S. in Accounting

 

Accounting

Program Overview

Whether you’re aiming for licensure as a CPA or CMA, or a strategic role in corporate finance, our online Master of Science in Accounting at Bay Path University offers a flexible pathway to your goals. Choose between two career-focused concentrations - Public Accounting and Managerial Accounting - and build a strong foundation for long-term success. Designed by a full-time working accountant, the program offers flexible schedules, small class sizes, and award-winning faculty that gives students the support they need for success.

Credits to Complete 30 credit hours

What You'll Learn

  • Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the ethical framework for the accounting profession and respond to ethical delimas;
  • Apply appropriate research methods to choose appropriate course of action related to accounting or auditing standards and tax issues;
  • Explain the various organizational forms of business entities from an operating, reporting and income tax perspective, and the treatment of special circumstances unique to each form of organization;
  • Analyze and resolve complex business problems and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, resolutions with reference to appropriate supporting materials;
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on accounting and auditing standards and demonstrate the ability to establish policies and procedures to comply with the requirements of the Act;
  • Analyze and articulate the implications of business decisions and transactions as they relate to accounting or auditing standards and taxation to non-accounting professionals;
  • Articulate an understanding of the reporting challenges faced by multinational organizations and the impact of the international accounting standards on the future of accounting standards in the United States;
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical expectations of the profession.
  • Program Concentrations:
    • Managerial Accounting: The Managerial Accounting Concentration is designed for students seeking to advance their skills in a variety of areas. The Managerial Accounting Concentration allows students to customize their degree based on courses from other concentrations within the accounting program or from other graduate programs, such as cybersecurity and organizational leadership and negotiation.
    • Public Accounting: The Public Accounting concentration is designed for students looking to pursue a career in public accounting, specifically in tax or audit. This concentration helps students prepare for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination with courses aligned with the four sections of the CPA exam covering financial reporting, tax, law, audit, and cost accounting.  The MS in Accounting is also designed to satisfy the 150- semester- hour educational requirement for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant as adopted by over 40 states, including Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Ready to Apply? Click this link to APPLY to receive your Union College Benefit discount at Bay Path University.

Bay Path University + Cambridge College = Stronger Together

Bay Path University has officially acquired Cambridge College, expanding access to affordable, career-focused programs for adult learners and working professionals. Students will receive the same great education with more opportunities and even stronger support through this partnership.

About Bay Path University

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ABOUT: Bay Path University is a regionally accredited, nonprofit university located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and founded in 1897. At Bay Path Online, you can pursue accelerated, career-focused programs designed for working adults with unparalleled support every step of the way. 

ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the New England Commision of Higher Education (NECHE)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Complete the full application
  • Submit official undergraduate transcripts (and graduate transcripts, if any)
  • Submit an original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: "Why the MS in Healthcare Management is important to my personal and professional goals", a current professional resume, and one recommendation.

COST: The cost with the discount is $494 per credit hour, which has been reduced from $795 per credit hour. Plus, at Bay Path University, approximately 40% of courses eliminate the need for external books or materials.