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Master of Science in Accounting

Complete your 150-hour requirement and prepare for CPA licensure in eight months through our STEM-designated program.

Tue, Jul 01

Next Application Deadline

Fall 2025 Admission

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Location:

  • Smithfield, Rhode Island
  • In-person program

Duration:

  • 8 months full time
  • Fall, spring, and summer start terms

Commitment:

  • 10 courses (30 credits)
  • $3,783 per 3-credit course

Accelerate Your Accounting Career

Strong accounting professionals are in high demand in today鈥檚 data-driven economy. Through our industry-aligned curriculum, you鈥檒l stand apart as a top candidate in the field. Combined with an undergraduate degree in accounting, this program satisfies the 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure and fully prepares you for the CPA Exam. Bryant鈥檚 small classes, exceptional professors, and emphasis on student success have consistently led to CPA Exam pass rates well above the national average. Our curriculum is constantly evolving to include the latest CPA Exam changes, so you can feel confident in your preparation. 

Choose from one of three program tracks: 

  • Analytics: Combine advanced accounting courses with a concentration in analytics and develop critical skills employers need as technology revolutionizes the profession. 
     
  • Tax: Receive specialized tax training while still expanding your knowledge of accounting principles to give you career flexibility. 
     
  • General: Further your accounting expertise by analyzing real-life scenarios, researching contemporary topics, and strengthening your communication and leadership skills. 

Our accounting students also boast 100 percent career placement after graduation. You鈥檒l be ready to join alumni at the top accounting firms in the country, including PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young.  

Our Value

Accelerated

Complete your required 150 hours for CPA licensure in only eight months. 

Specialized

Choose a concentration in analytics, tax, or general accounting. 

Career Advancement

Graduates boast CPA Exam pass rates well above the national average and 100 percent career placement.

Network

Connect with Bryant鈥檚 vast professional network of alumni across top accounting firms including PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, and EY.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Accounting consists of 10 courses of advanced study in accounting. Students should have an undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field such as finance or economics. Sample courses include: 

Advanced Assurance and Professional Oversight ACG 602
Corporate Governance in the 21st Century ACG 603
Accounting Analytics ACG 608
Data Management for Analytics AA 630
Individual Income Taxation TAX 600
Sales and Exchanges of Property TAX 605

STEM-Designated

Bryant鈥檚 STEM-designated programs are at the intersection of business, healthcare, and technology that powers today鈥檚 innovative economy. Our students are prepared to think critically and analyze complex data to inform business decisions and are prepared to be leaders in STEM fields. International students with F1 visas graduating from this program may apply for a 24-month extension to their OPT in the U.S. 

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Admission Costs

Tuition*

$37,830
($3,783 per 3-credit course)

Program Fees

Preparing for MSA Success Orientation: $250
Application Fee: $80

Total Cost

$38,160

*Tuition rates are subject to annual change based on approval by the Board of 天美传媒, typically in the spring of the preceding academic year. 

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