Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Master of Science in Accounting and AnalyticsRochester, USA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
USD 41,424 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $41,424 - $54,974 | based on credits taken
Key Summary
Introduction
The master of science in accounting is designed to satisfy New York state requirements for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting to sit for the CPA exam and attain CPA licensure. Students may complete the program on a full- or part-time basis, with the full-time program beginning exclusively in the fall semester.
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Scholarships and Funding
RIT awards more than $37 million in merit scholarships and assistantships to graduate students each year. Scholarship awards range from 5% of tuition all the way up to full tuition. Awards are based on an applicant's academic excellence. Many things are considered when awarding scholarships - undergraduate grades, graduate placement test scores, and your research and work experience all factor in.
Graduate assistantships are offered to full-time matriculated graduate students to serve as teaching, research, or administrative assistants. Graduate Assistants receive wages (determined by the department making the appointment) in exchange for work performed. Many graduate assistants also receive tuition remission (i.e., tuition support) in addition to receiving wages for assistantship duties.
Graduate students can be awarded both scholarships and assistantships. These funding opportunities are the same for both US and international applicants.
RIT awards more than $30 million in merit scholarships and assistantships to graduate students each year. Scholarship awards range from 10% - 40% of tuition. Our median scholarship amount is around 30% of tuition or $13,000. Awards are based on an applicant's academic excellence. Many things are considered when awarding scholarships - undergraduate grades, graduate placement test scores, and your research and work experience all factor in.
Graduate assistantships are offered to full-time matriculated graduate students to serve as teaching, research, or administrative assistants. Graduate Assistants receive wages (determined by the department making the appointment) in exchange for work performed. Many graduate assistants also receive tuition remission (i.e., tuition support) in addition to receiving wages for assistantship duties.
Graduate students can be awarded both scholarships and assistantships. These funding opportunities are the same for both US and international applicants.
Optional Co-Op
Cooperative education is paid work assignments with corporations and organizations around the U.S. and abroad. Co-op allows students to spend one or more semesters employed in a full-time, paid position related to their academic program before they graduate. Many students use co-op earnings to help finance their education.
Work-Study
Graduate students studying full-time may apply to work part-time on campus. RIT has more than 9,000 jobs available yearly, and students typically work 10 – 20 hours per week. International students studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa may work up to 20 hours per week on campus and 40 hours during break periods.
Curriculum
The program consists of 10 courses and a comprehensive exam administered at the end of the student’s last semester. Students must pass the exam to earn their degrees.
Accounting, MS degree, typical course sequence
- ACCT-645 Accounting Information and Analytics
- ACCT-707 Advanced Accounting
- ACCT-708 Advanced Topics in Auditing and Assurance
- ACCT-710 Tax Analysis and Strategy
- ACCT-738 Information Systems Auditing and Assurance Services
- ACCT-740 Comparative Financial Statement Analysis
- ACCT-790 Field Exam Prep
- ACCT-795 Financial Accounting Theory and Research
- Electives
Electives
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
Career Opportunities
Industries
- Accounting
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Financial Services
- Management Consulting
- Insurance
- Higher Education
- Non-Profit
- Computer and Network Security
Typical Job Titles
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Auditor
- Management Accountant
- Government Accountant
- Fraud Examiner
- Tax Accountant
English Language Requirements
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Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
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