Mestrado em Contabilidade

Develop the technical and interpersonal skills for success in the accounting profession and fulfill the 150 credit-hour requirements for CPA licensure.

Fast-track your career and earning potential with Rider’s Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree program. Study in one of only two schools in New Jersey with dual AACSB accreditation in accounting and business. Rider's curriculum has a practical focus on technology, and its impact on accounting, to equip graduates with the business analytics and communication skills necessary to succeed. Five specializations are available, including business analytics, finance and forensic accounting.

The Master of Accountancy develops the technical and interpersonal skills necessary for success in the accounting profession and fulfills the 150 credit-hour requirements for CPA licensure. Students can choose a concentration in business analytics, finance, information systems, sport management, or forensic accounting. This approach allows students to customize their degrees.

Many full-time students enter the MAcc directly after completing their undergraduate degree and take sections of the CPA exam during the MAcc program. Most part-time students in the program are employed in professional or managerial positions and bring business experience to share. There are internship opportunities for MAcc students.

Related Concentrations

• Business Analytics
• Finance
• Forensic Accounting
• Information Systems
• Sport Management

Dual degree option

Combine your Master of Accountancy (MAcc) with a Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) to build your credentials, skills and knowledge base. Our dual-degree offerings allow students to earn both degrees with fewer total credits than earning the degrees separately.

Professional Accreditation

Rider University’s Norm Brodsky College of Business graduate and undergraduate programs are accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The initial accreditation was achieved in 1993 and reaffirmed regularly thereafter. In addition, the accounting program was further recognized for excellence with AACSB International Accounting Accreditation in 2000 and also is reaffirmed on a regular basis.

Rider University is an ideal destination for international students seeking a transformative educational experience in a welcoming community. Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, just 60 minutes away from New York City and Philadelphia, Rider offers a vibrant campus life with a diverse student body from around the world.

At Rider, students can choose from over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields including business, education, the arts, sciences, and more. Our world-class faculty are dedicated to providing students with a personalized education that combines rigorous academic coursework with experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research projects, and study abroad programs.

Rider University is known for its commitment to helping students succeed both academically and personally. Our supportive community includes academic advisors, peer mentors, and career counselors who are here to assist students every step of the way. With a strong emphasis on leadership development, Rider equips students with the skills they need to become successful and ethical leaders in their chosen fields.

Beyond the classroom, Rider offers a lively campus community with over 150 student-run organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, and a robust arts and culture scene.

At Rider University, we believe that education should be more than just a degree - it should be a life-changing experience. With our strong commitment to academic excellence, personalized attention, and dynamic campus life, we invite students from around the world to join our community and discover their true potential.