Master of Science in Accounting

The MS in Accounting program, which can be completed in a one-year or two-year format, is designed to meet the needs of those who plan careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, not-for-profit accounting, or government accounting. The program offers students the opportunity to obtain the technical knowledge, analytical skills and communication proficiency required to serve as ethical and effective accounting professionals. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. The one-year (45.0 quarter credit) option is for students already awarded an undergraduate degree in accounting from an AACSB accredited business school. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in accounting can be considered for admission to the two-year (63.0 quarter credit) program, where prerequisite courses are completed in the first year of study. The one-year program builds on knowledge equivalent to the requirements for a Drexel University baccalaureate degree in business with a major in accounting. Applicants must have earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following prerequisite courses and an overall GPA of 3.0 (B) or above. Appropriate syllabi to support transcripts must be submitted for admission consideration.