Become a CPA. All RBS accounting programs meet the 150-hour requirement for the Uniform Certified Public Accountants exam.
Producing talented graduates. Currently there are more than 130 alumni as partners and principals in the Big Four firms, and counting.
Flexibility and convenience. The RBS masters program differs from other programs because it is designed to provide flexibility for both students and accounting firms.
Creating an impact. Accountants leverage technology and information resources, and provide advice and insight into the financial and nonfinancial performance of an organization.
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MBA in Professional Accounting

An MBA is only 14 months away with the Rutgers MBA in Professional Accounting. The first of its kind in the world, this program integrates management skills with accounting theory and practice. This 65-credit degree includes course work, teamwork, computer work, case studies, and final team projects.  Calculus and statistics may be required in this program if it was not completed at the undergraduate level.

 

Master of Accountancy in Financial Accounting

This innovative graduate degree program was designed for graduating college accounting majors who intend to become CPAs and need to earn 30 additional college credits to satisfy the new "150 hours" requirement for professional accounting certification.  If a student is admitted in the summer, classes are on a full-time basis and on a part-time basis in the fall and spring.  These students can complete the full-time courses prior to pursuing their full-time job opportunities in late summer or early fall and complete the part-time courses thereafter. If a student is admitted in the fall or the spring, classes are on a part-time basis in those semesters. These students will have to complete the full-time courses in the subsequent summer.

 

Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting

The nation’s only advanced degree program in governmental accounting, the online Masters in Governmental Accounting prepares professionals for rewarding career opportunities in one of today's fastest growing specialized fields—governmental accounting, auditing, and finance. The 10-course program, which can be taken completely online, is designed for prospective CPAs, practicing CPAs, MBAs, MPAs, and accounting students who want to specialize and advance their careers in government financial management.

 

Master of Accountancy in Taxation

The RBS Master of Accountancy in Taxation gives professionals a competitive advantage in the field of taxation. It imparts a basic knowledge of the major technical, conceptual, and research issues in the area of taxation, and provides training in the practical and procedural aspects of taxation. Students explore the ethical and legal obligations of practicing in the area of taxation.