Accounting (MS)

Master of Science in Accounting

Offered Fully Online

Take your accounting career to the next level with SUNY Poly’s fully online Master of Science in Accounting program. Designed for flexibility and professional growth, this 33-credit-hour program consists of 11 courses that allow students to expand their accounting expertise, explore specialized areas of interest, and prepare for a variety of career opportunities. Whether you choose to study full-time or part-time, you can pursue your graduate degree while balancing your professional and personal commitments.

Expand Your Expertise and Career Opportunities

SUNY Poly’s MS in Accounting program prepares students for diverse career paths in public accounting, corporate finance, nonprofit organizations, government, and other areas of the accounting profession. The curriculum is designed for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in accounting and want to advance their knowledge, strengthen their professional credentials, and broaden their career opportunities.

Students interested in specializing in a high-demand area can pursue our Concentration in Forensic Accounting and Valuation. This concentration focuses on fraud detection and prevention, investigative auditing, financial statement analysis, specialized accounting data analytics, and forensic asset valuation.

One of the key benefits of this concentration is that students can specialize in Forensic Accounting and Valuation without taking additional courses beyond the MS in Accounting degree requirements. The four courses required for the concentration can be incorporated into the existing degree plan in place of four program electives, allowing students to gain specialized expertise while remaining on track to graduate without extending their studies.

A Flexible Path to Professional Advancement

Registered with the New York State Education Department as a licensure-qualifying program, SUNY Poly’s MS in Accounting is designed to help eligible students fulfill New York State’s 150-semester-hour educational requirement for professional licensure.

The program primarily serves students with an undergraduate background in accounting. However, students from other academic backgrounds who wish to expand their knowledge and pursue advanced study in accounting may also be considered. Additional undergraduate prerequisite coursework may be required, with course planning guided by the program coordinator.

Whether you want to advance in your current position, develop specialized expertise in forensic accounting and valuation, or prepare for new professional opportunities, SUNY Poly’s online MS in Accounting offers a flexible and efficient pathway to achieving your goals.

The Value of AACSB Accreditation

The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the gold standard in business education, achieved by approximately 6% of business schools worldwide. This prestigious accreditation reflects our commitment to academic excellence, rigorous educational standards, continuous improvement, and programs that are relevant to the evolving needs of the business community.

To employers, AACSB accreditation signals that graduates have received a high-quality business education that meets rigorous standards of professional relevance. To graduate schools and doctoral programs, it demonstrates that students have completed their education at an institution recognized for academic rigor and excellence.

Learn more about AACSB accreditation.