MS Accounting at New York University

Programme overview

Welcome to the Master of Science in Accounting program at the Stern School of Business. This is a 1 year program that prepares students to sit for New York State’s Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. Students in the Master of Science in Accounting program take courses at Stern's Greenwich Village location. Please contact Academic Affairs and Advising at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Faculty: Leonard N. Stern School of Business | Duration: 30 credits | Intake: Fall | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Financial Reporting and Disclosure; Taxation of Individuals and Business Income; Auditing; Accounting Information Systems; Forensic Accounting Analytics; An Integrated Approach to Financial Statement Analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We anticipate the Fall 2026 MSA application will open in July. We have introduced a new GMAT/GRE waiver program - to see if you may qualify, learn more. We want to be your partner in the application process. The menu below provides detailed instructions on applying to Stern, along with helpful tips for preparing a competitive application. In order to apply, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and indicate how they have completed or plan to complete the pre-enrollment course requirements. Applications for the Master of Science in Accounting program are accepted for the Fall start term only. See Master of Science in Accounting | Admissions for additional admission requirements and instructions.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 30 credits

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