Master of Science in Accountancy Online
Whether you are seeking a promotion or switching fields, boost your accounting credentials with an accountancy master’s that prepares you to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam.
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Program Overview
Discover how this online MS in Accountancy can suit your goals
$16,156.50
Total Tuition
as few as 10 months
Program Duration
30
Credit Hours
When you earn your Master of Science in Accountancy online from SIUE, you will acquire the skills you need to pursue managerial roles. In this AACSB-accredited program, you will advance your understanding of finance, taxation, quantitative research methods and analysis, risk assessment, account reconciliation and internal auditing. Gain hands-on experience with accounting software such as Excel and QuickBooks with a flexible online program designed to accommodate your busy schedule.
From small businesses to multi-corporate entities, this MS in Accountancy will help you navigate complex accounting problems with competence and confidence. Plus, finish your SIUE degree faster online with accelerated 7-week courses taught by the same supportive faculty who teach on campus.
In this online program, you will learn to:
- Record transactions and prepare financial statements for various consolidation arrangements, U.S. governmental units, and entities doing business across international borders and in various currencies
- Evaluate audit evidence, including being able to differentiate between substantive and control testing
- Compare and contrast the different types of audit reports and choose the appropriate type to use
- Assess the risk of material misstatement, including assessing the component parts of the risk
- Apply the tools provided by the auditing pronouncements to plan an audit, including performing risk assessments and establishing materiality, and design audit procedures
- Attain specialized knowledge in the area of accounting
- Record transactions and prepare financial statements for various consolidation arrangements, U.S. governmental units, and entities doing business across international borders and in various currencies
- Evaluate audit evidence, including being able to differentiate between substantive and control testing
- Compare and contrast the different types of audit reports and choose the appropriate type to use
- Assess the risk of material misstatement, including assessing the component parts of the risk
- Apply the tools provided by the auditing pronouncements to plan an audit, including performing risk assessments and establishing materiality, and design audit procedures
- Attain specialized knowledge in the area of accounting
Career opportunities:
- Senior Accountant
- Accounting Manager
- Tax Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Senior Auditor
- Senior Accountant
- Accounting Manager
- Tax Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Senior Auditor
The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975.
Tuition
Affordable tuition designed for you
Tuition for the MS in Accountancy online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$538.55
Per Credit Hour
$1,615.65
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$16,156.50*
Total Tuition
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Keep these key dates and deadlines in mind
The MS in Accountancy program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
1/2/25
Next Application Deadline
1/18/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/18/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
Admissions
Note these admission requirements to get started
Admission to the MS in Accountancy online program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate grade point average (GPA), professional resume and previous work in other graduate programs.
Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment*
- Minimum GPA of 2.50 in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework**
- Current resume demonstrating detailed post-bachelor's degree professional work experience
- Personal history information
- All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
- Proof of English Proficiency: minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
*The Accounting Department welcomes applicants
with undergraduate degrees in majors other than accounting, but the applicant
must satisfy the graduate program prerequisites by completing appropriate
undergraduate accounting courses. To complete the MSA prerequisites at
SIUE, please apply as a BSA undergraduate student. Once the
pre-requisites are satisfied, students will be directed on how to
apply/transfer to MSA. For a list of prerequisite courses please see
Program Prerequisite Courses below or contact the Accounting Department.
**Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or lower in undergraduate coursework may be required to submit recent GMAT or GRE scores after initial review of the application.
Admission to the MS in Accountancy program is selective based on a variety of factors. The program, at its discretion, may request GMAT or GRE test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the MS in Accountancy degree.
Applicants should have grades in quantitative courses that indicate a high probability of success in completing the MS in Accountancy program. A review of quantitative courses will be conducted by the MS in Accountancy program director.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [email protected].
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Students who were not admitted may appeal. These appeals are handled by the MS in Accountancy program director. Students seeking an exception are required to provide the program director with evidence supporting the reason such an exception should be granted. The program director's decision regarding the appeal is final.
Students are expected to enter the program with competencies in computer software and statistics.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Note: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their MS in Accountancy courses. Students who fall below this minimum will be placed on academic probation and referred to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. If the student is permitted to continue in the program, the conditions for continuance will be put in writing and communicated to the student. In addition, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to receive their degree.
Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.
The Master of Science in Accountancy with specializations in Taxation and Business Analytics may not directly qualify you for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); however, some states may recognize the degree and certain courses for meeting licensing criteria. If you intend to pursue CPA licensure, it is highly advisable to reach out to the relevant licensing authority in your intended state of practice. To see a listing of each state's requirements, you can click here: https://nasba.org/licensure/gettingacpalicense/
Courses
Preview the curriculum for your online master’s in accountancy
The MS in Accountancy online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of accounting core courses and 12 credit hours of electives.
Applicants with bachelor's degrees in areas other than accounting can satisfy the program’s prerequisite requirements by completing the following admission prerequisite courses, or their equivalent, with a GPA of 2.7 or better: ACCT 200 or 524, ACCT 301, ACCT 302, ACCT 303, ACCT 311, ACCT 312, ACCT 315 and ACCT 321.
Applicants with bachelor's degrees in areas other than accounting can satisfy the program’s prerequisite requirements by completing the following admission prerequisite courses, or their equivalent, with a GPA of 2.7 or better: ACCT 200 or 524, ACCT 301, ACCT 302, ACCT 303, ACCT 311, ACCT 312, ACCT 315 and ACCT 321.
These courses do not carry credit toward the MSA. Prerequisite courses taken prior to admission to the MSA program ordinarily must have been taken within six years of the date the applicant is admitted. An MSA student undertaking prerequisite courses may be terminated from the program if the student's GPA calculated over all prerequisite courses taken at SIUE falls below 2.7 for more than one semester, the student receives a grade of less than C in any prerequisite course, or the student fails to make satisfactory progress.
In order to earn your MSA online, you will complete the following required courses:
Electives may be accounting or other SIUE School of Business graduate courses except for ACCT 524. At the discretion of the program director, up to six hours of credit may come from SIUE graduate programs outside the SIUE School of Business or from transfer credit. In order to earn your MSA online, you will complete four of the following elective courses:
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