Accounting (MS) Degree Requirements

Master of Science

In the Master of Science in Accounting program, students will experience an in-depth study of accounting, taxation, and auditing concepts. In this program, students will explore the role of ethics and global awareness in promoting responsible business practices. Students will develop marketable skills in data analysis, communication, research, and strategic thinking as well as gain experience using industry relevant tools and technologies. Students will apply the skills and knowledge gained in this program to support an organization’s effective and efficient business practices and advancement of strategic goals. The content in this program was intentionally aligned to the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination®. Students interested in the exam and licensure can pursue our MS Accounting degree to help them achieve educational eligibility, which stands at 150 credits in most jurisdictions. Licensing requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. SNHU’s MS Accounting program is regularly reviewed against evolving requirements for each U.S. jurisdiction. A list of eligible jurisdictions can be found on the Licensure and Certification Disclosure page on snhu.edu. Students are encouraged to review their jurisdiction-specific requirements. Jurisdiction educational requirements can be found on the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), while jurisdiction CPA licensing requirements can be found through the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by the NASBA.

The Accounting (MS) program contains 15 identified courses across 2 requirement categories. The prerequisite data currently includes 15 known course relationships.