MS in Accounting

MS in Accounting

In today's accounting industry, organizations want leaders who can overcome challenges and provide solid solutions. In one word, it's about accountability. The MS in Accounting program at George Mason University School of Business can help you create the career possibilities you want. It’s a program designed to enable you to meet the 150-credit licensing requirement and help prepare you to capitalize on the opportunities—and maximize your potential—in the next few years and for the rest of your professional life.

CPA Eligible The Mason MSA program, combined with an undergraduate degree in accounting, is tailored to meet the requirements of Commonwealth of Virginia regulations requiring all CPA candidates to complete a minimum of 150 semester credit hours prior to obtaining a CPA license.

Program at a Glance

• 10 months
• On-campus or online
• 30 credit hours
• Fall start date
• Global residency

Admissions •Bachelor’s degree in accounting or at least 24 credits in accounting

Learn more at http://accounting.gmu.edu.

George Mason University School of Business

The School of Business educates future business leaders through world-class teaching, innovative academic programs and strategic business partnerships. With the curricula and research rooted in entrepreneurship, corporate governance and global business education, the school prepares students for increased globalization through a range of academic programs and international alliances. Mason’s School of Business is one of only 25 percent of business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The school is also ranked in the top 10 percent of all AACSB accredited business schools by U.S. News & World Report .

Our location in Northern Virginia, one of the most important technology corridors in the country and minutes from the nation’s capital, offers access to an extensive national and international network including federal policymakers, government officials, business leaders, distinguished faculty, and cutting-edge research.Theschoolisdistinctly integrated in the region with a majority of our more than 25,000 alumni residing in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Our faculty, with expertise on topics such as corporate governance, entrepreneurship, technology management, and e-commerce, bring both theoretical and applied expertise to the classroom. Faculty members have provided expert testimony before nearly every federal agency and have served as consultants to organizations such as NASDAQ, the FDIC and the Department of Defense.

Rankings U.S. News & World Report

• Top 100 "Best Part-time MBA"
• Top 100 "Best Online Graduate Business Programs"
• Top 100 "Best Undergraduate Business Programs"
• The #10university to watch on the list of "Up-and-Coming Schools"