Syracuse University’s M.S. in Professional Accounting | OnlineSyracuse University’s M.S. in Professional Accounting | OnlineSyracuse University’s M.S. in Professional Accounting | Online

Designed for current or aspiring accounting and finance professionals who want both data analytics and in-depth, specialized accounting skills, along with a flexible schedule and custom pacing options.Designed for current or aspiring accounting and finance professionals who want both data analytics and in-depth, specialized accounting skills, along with a flexible schedule and custom pacing options.Designed for current or aspiring accounting and finance professionals who want both data analytics and in-depth, specialized accounting skills, along with a flexible schedule and custom pacing options.

  • Complete in as few as 12 to 15 months — Pursue the Accelerated Accounting Schedule if you have an accounting background.
  • Prepare for the CPA Exam — Gain the specialized knowledge needed to sit for the Certified Professional Accountant exam.
  • Earn Two Master’s for Fewer Credits — Apply to another Syracuse University program after enrolling, and for up to one year after graduation.

Join a World-Class Community1

260,000+

Syracuse University alumni

11-12

students’ average years of work experience

2

complementary degrees for specialized expertise

Develop Advanced Accounting Skills

The online M.S. in Professional Accounting will give you an advanced understanding of accounting principles, as well as of specialized areas such as business and data analytics, international accounting and reporting, taxes and business strategy, financial statement analysis and auditing. As you develop your strategic thinking skills, you’ll learn how to make business decisions informed by accounting policies.

Tailor your education to your experience level with one of three program schedules:

  • Accelerated Accounting Schedule (in as few as 12 months)
  • Professional Accounting Schedule (in as few as 15 months)
  • Foundational Accounting Schedule (in as few as 24 months)

As a student, you’ll attend weekly live, online classes led by faculty with extensive experience in the accounting field. Our online program alumni — who have continuing access to our wide-ranging network and personalized career resources — have gone on to work at organizations like Audible, KPMG and Lockheed Martin. The Whitman School is AACSB accredited, and our accounting program is registered as a New York State CPA licensing program.2 Please refer to NASBA State Boards for more information regarding licensure requirements.

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1 This information is tracked using an enrollment report. This is a report that is manually updated each term by adding in each new cohort group and updating graduates and withdrawals. This data represents all-time student enrollment as of June 2020 in Syracuse University Whitman School of Management online business programs.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

2 New York State Education Department, Office of College and University Evaluation. Retrieved October 11, 2021arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference