Master in Accounting (Master's)

Tuition is The Master of Science in Accounting degree program is registered by the New York State Education Department as a licensure-qualifying program for students to fulfill the 150-semester hour education requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) lic.

Graduates are qualified to meet the 150-credit hour education requirement for CPA licensure in New York State. The programme is delivered fully online and prepares students for professional accounting roles in public, corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. It includes 11 courses totaling 33 credit hours and is designed for those with an undergraduate accounting background. Students without prior accounting study may enroll with additional prerequisite coursework.

The programme requires 33 credit hours across 11 courses. Students without an accounting undergraduate degree must complete additional prerequisite coursework as determined by the program coordinator.

Graduates pursue careers as certified public accountants, management accountants, and financial analysts in public accounting firms, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. Those without an undergraduate accounting background must complete prerequisite courses. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application.

The programme totals about 33 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, with no on-campus requirement. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Science, engineering, and technology are central to SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s academic identity, alongside programs in business, healthcare, and liberal arts. Students can take part in research connected to current issues, including a summer undergraduate research program and work on New York’s real-world challenges. SUNY Poly researchers have also published a two-decade review and joined a $19.9 million National Science Foundation initiative. The institute’s news includes student showcases focused on innovation and ethics, as well as research into trust in the physician-patient relationship.

Utica, New York, provides the setting for a campus community that includes the Campus Center, where renovations are underway. Student life includes Wildcat Homecoming Weekend and professional development programming such as the POLY LEAD for Women series. Scholarships and grants support students, including an endowed scholarship established by Ronald and Patricia Sarner and a Health Forward Foundation grant. SUNY Poly has also received the Carnegie Opportunity designation, connected with expanding educational opportunity. The institute is marking its 60th anniversary with a gala supporting its work. International applicants can request detailed information, brochures, and forms by mail, then complete and submit an application. Academic choices span technical and scientific subjects as well as business, healthcare, and liberal arts, allowing students to compare study options across several areas before beginning the application process.