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Master of Accountancy in Professional Accounting

Are you seeking an advanced degree in accounting but don’t have undergraduate or professional work experience in the field?

Paving the way to an accounting career

The Rutgers Business School Master of Accountancy in Professional Accounting (M.S.) program is a 30-credit, part-time accounting degree for those who don't have a traditional educational or professional accounting background, but are seeking an advanced degree in accounting.

Our program balances accounting theory and practice and prepares you to meet the needs of the profession and make a successful career change without the increased cost of pursuing an MBA.

If you have an undergraduate degree in a business discipline other than accounting, as well as some work experience, then the professional accounting program will help to prepare and equip you for a successful transition into a career in accounting.

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Program Highlights

30 credits, 11 courses
Fall, spring and summer start options
Part-time course of study with option of transferring to full-time via MBA in Professional Accounting program
Receive up to 6 credits for prior graduate course work
Satisfies New Jersey CPA exam credit hours with an undergraduate degree in business
Take day classes with MBA in Professional Accounting students.

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Prepare for the CPA

The Master of Accountancy in Professional Accounting program satisfies New Jersey CPA exam credit hour requirements. If sitting for the CPA is in your plans, our accounting program will help you succeed.

Student & Alumni Voices

Rutgers has opened doors for me. My dream was to work in one of the Big 4. KPMG is like a dream come true. I can't wait to start in the fall.

Michael Abrigo

Business Tax Associate, KPMG

When I decided to change careers, I struggled to find programs similar to this one. The program offers classes required for the CPA exam without extra MBA classes. I highly recommend this program if you’re thinking about the CPA exam.

Kristina DiMartino

Tax Associate, Marks Paneth

Whether taking a direct interest in my development as a student, or my anticipated entry into the field of public accounting, the faculty support helped prepare me to work effectively with clients and colleagues.

Jeff Mraz

Audit Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

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Faculty Spotlight

Alexander Sannella

Professor, Director of the MBA in Professional Accounting Program and Director of the RBS Teaching Excellence Center

Alexander J. Sannella is currently a Professor of Accounting at the Rutgers Business School and the Director of the MBA in Professional Accounting Program and the Director of the Rutgers Business School Teaching Excellence Center. He received his Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance from New York University and is a...

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