Why get an Edgewood College Masters of Science in Accountancy?

Become an ethical leader.

• Edgewood College is uniquely positioned to provide a thorough grounding in value systems that will serve students throughout their careers and personal lives.
• Required coursework in ethics and the integration of business ethics issues into the curriculum provide a foundation for future business leaders.

Outstanding faculty.

• Award-winning faculty combine their own on-going real-world experience with the educational foundation necessary to give you the right balance of theory and practice.
• The Edgewood College School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and programs (ACBSP). For more information on our accreditation, visit www.acbsp.org.

Designed for working professionals.

• The MS in Accountancy program allows students to advance their business education without interrupting their careers.
• Classes are held evenings year-round, allowing students to enter the program in spring, summer or fall sessions and take 0 to 5 classes per semester.
• Courses are held at our Monroe Street and Deming Way campuses.

Accounting Education at Edgewood College is more than just numbers...

• Small classes – Upper level accounting classes typically have fewer than 20 students.
• Curriculum-Accounting is one of the most challenging and rewarding majors on campus. You’ll complete 21 credits of undergraduate accounting and business law courses plus 15 credits of graduate level accounting courses. Obtain your masters degree by completing 5 additional courses.
• Internships – Our network with firms in the area gives you unparalleled access to relevant internship opportunities.
• On campus recruiting – The biggest and best accounting firms in the state come to Edgewood College to recruit you.
• CPA Discounts – You get discounts to the leading CPA review program in the country (Becker CPA Review) through our business partnership.

Employer Tuition reimbursement.

• We provide a flexible fee payment schedule that allows you to pay for your classes after your grades are posted.

“ The Accounting Program at Edgewood College is designed for serious students who aspire to Partner, C-level, and senior VP levels of leadership in the region’s best middle-market firms. We offer a rigorous and thorough, experience-based curriculum that gives students the best opportunity to succeed – good jobs and a great network. We integrate critical thinking, real-world experience and values-based management throughout the entire curriculum.”
                                   --Professor Ken Macur, PhD, Business

Additional Opportunities

Executive Speaker Series.

• Edgewood College offers our MS in Accountancy students an opportunity to attend prior to executive speaker events throughout the year. Guest speakers will include CEO’s, CFO’s and senior executives. Lectures will highlight a variety of interdisciplinary topics.

International Experience.

• An international trip to an emerging market, approximately 10 days in length, gives students a hands-on opportunity to experience the opportunities and challenges of the global marketplace.