Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting program provides excellent preparation for a career in accounting, auditing and taxation. An undergraduate degree in Accounting is not required. A combination of coursework provides a strong theoretical foundation in accounting with an understanding of practical application. Graduates of the program hold responsible leadership positions in public, private, nonprofit and government accounting.

Course Overview

The Master of Science in Accounting curriculum at Kent State University provides advanced accounting coursework with the opportunity to structure a concentration tailored to your needs.

If you have an undergraduate accounting major, you can complete the MS in Accounting program in 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time. If you do not have an undergraduate accounting degree, you can complete the MS in Accounting in 51 credit hours or less.

For the academic year 2020 – 2021, the program is partially on campus. Beginning fall 2021 (academic year 2021 – 2022), the program will be 100% online.

Analytical problem solving and communication skills developed through case studies, team and individual projects and “hands-on” activities meet the educational qualifications for the CPA, CMA and other professional examinations, including the educational requirement for sitting for the CPA exam in the state of Ohio upon program completion

Welcome to the College of Business Administration at Kent State University. Here, you'll find some of the best undergraduate, graduate, executive, research and outreach programs in business not only in Ohio, but also in the nation and around the globe.

We strive for excellence in all that we do, and that commitment shows in the strength of our programs and partnerships with the business community. We are home to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, which continues to launch student businesses each year into the Northeast Ohio entrepreneurial ecosystem to grow our region’s economy. The Global Management Center’s partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service has forged an US Export Assistance Center located in the College to enhance export outreach to Northeast Ohio businesses and give business students global business experience. The Center for Information Systems brings state-of-the-art technology into our classrooms and supports initiatives such as The TechHelp Service & Repair Center to provide technology services to the Kent campus.

From new business start-ups to discoveries about the impact of diversity on corporate boards our pioneering faculty members are training the next generation of business leaders, while creating new knowledge to help today’s businesses excel.

Finally, the College is globally connected through international partnerships and a wide range of education abroad offerings; as well as faculty, students and alumni with ties to more than 100 countries. I invite you to explore all that the College of Business Administration has to offer and share in our promise – From Kent, the World.