Master in Accounting (Master's)

At Stetson University, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; tuition is The program can be completed fully online in as little as 12 months by a full-time student (i.e., two classes per eight-week term)..

The program emphasizes applied accounting knowledge through structured coursework and practical skill development. Students engage with tax research, financial reporting cases, and advanced auditing methodologies. The curriculum integrates data analytics and business law requirements to support professional practice. It is designed to meet CPA licensure eligibility in Florida and most other U.S. states.

Focus areas include Tax Research, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Advanced Auditing, Accounting Theory, Data Analytics for Accountants, Business Law.

The program requires 30 total credits, distributed across foundation courses, core accounting coursework, analytics, business law, and elective courses. Students complete 12 credits in core accounting, 3 in analytics, 3 in business law, and 12 in electives, including at least one 500-level accounting course.

Graduates pursue roles as certified public accountants, tax specialists, auditors, and financial analysts in public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, and government agencies.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with business and accounting coursework. Those with deficiencies in required areas will be advised on completing them before starting. Official transcripts and program-specific documentation are required.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Fully online, with eight-week terms and rolling entry. Full-time students can complete the program in as little as 12 months by taking two courses per term. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 86% of applicants.

Stetson University brings together the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Music and College of Law, with more than 100 academic programs across these schools. Areas of study include health sciences, psychology, digital arts, biology, communication and media studies, education, computer science, political science, accounting and finance. The university’s legal education is especially associated with trial advocacy and legal writing. Undergraduate teaching is supported by an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The main undergraduate campus is in DeLand, Florida. Students can explore award-winning downtown DeLand and other Central Florida destinations, while Stetson’s Gulfport campus is home to Stetson Law. Campus life includes more than 100 student organizations, intramural and club sports, Greek chapters and 20 NCAA Division I teams. Residential living forms a significant part of the undergraduate experience, with a three-year residency requirement and housing options ranging from traditional shared rooms to suite-style and apartment living.

International students join a community that includes students from more than 56 countries. Stetson provides an International Admissions pathway for applicants from abroad, with first-year, transfer and graduate routes available. Students should plan carefully for campus housing: fall applications open in November, and the priority deadline for new students is April 1. The university also promotes scholarships, financial aid and immersive honors opportunities for eligible students.