Master of Science in Accounting
Prepare, pass, practice: Your CPA path starts here
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All classes starting prior to 11 a.m. will be remote. Classes after 11 a.m. will be in person. Non-essential staff should work remote until 11 a.m. then report to campus as scheduled.
The demand for skilled accountants with advanced expertise has never been higher. Gain the fundamental skills and advanced knowledge top firms seek, as you prepare to sit for the CPA exam and complete your degree on your schedule.
With a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) at Sacred Heart University, you can accelerate your career and boost your professional worth. The average salary for an accountant with a master’s degree is $122,000, compared to $78,000 for those who only hold a bachelor’s degree.
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Advance your accounting career with a flexible, CPA-ready master’s program
- CPA exam ready—Satisfy the credit requirement to sit for the CPA exam and prepare with Becker’s comprehensive review tools
- Flexible learning—Finish your studies full time in as little as one year or part time while working
- Hybrid model—Engage in online courses along with daylong Saturday seminars, held each month at our Fairfield campus
- Focused expertise—Customize your degree with CPA exam-aligned courses, including forensic accounting, tax compliance and more