Master of Accountancy

• Career Advancement: Earning a Master's in Accounting can open doors to higher-level positions and increased earning potential. Many leadership roles in finance and accounting require advanced degrees, and having a master's can set you apart in the competitive job market. 
• Specialization and Expertise: The program allows you to delve deeper into specific areas of accounting, such as forensic accounting, taxation, or audit. This specialized knowledge can make you an expert in your field and increase your value to employers. 
• CPA Exam Preparation: Many Master's in Accounting programs, including ours at Commonwealth, are designed to meet the credit hour requirements for the CPA exam. Moreover, the advanced coursework can provide a strong foundation for successfully passing the exam. 
• Networking Opportunities: Being in a graduate program connects you with like-minded professionals and experienced faculty, expanding your professional network. These connections can be invaluable for mentorship and future job opportunities.
• Higher Earning Potential: Studies consistently show that those with a master's degree earn more over their careers compared to those with only a bachelor's degree.

CU Degree Requirements

*Please see the CU degree requirements effective Fall 2023. All enrolled students can also review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion in Degree Works.

Required Course Curriculum

Fall Semester

ACCT.501 Financial Accounting (3 cr)
ACCT.502 Advanced Financial Accounting (3 cr)
ACCT.522 Advanced Auditing Theory (3 cr)
Graduate Business Elective (3 cr)

Spring Semester

ACCT.510 Advanced Accounting Info Systems (3 cr)
ACCT.523 Advanced Tax Accounting (3 cr)
FINANCE.535 Financial Management (3 cr)
ACCT.552 Controllership (3 cr)

Summer Semesters

ACCT.599 Research in Accounting (3 cr)
Graduate Business Elective (3 cr)
ACCT.500 MBA Assessment (0 cr)

• Online application and application fee
• College transcripts
• Resume
• Statement of goals
• Two letters of recommendation
• GMAT/GRE scores

* Applicants need to have earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and/or have completed courses in intermediate accounting, cost accounting, tax, accounting information systems, and audit.

* If the student is a Bloomsburg Accounting major and has at least a 3.0 overall GPA and at least a 3.0 GPA in the accounting classes, the GRE/GMAT will be waived.

• Q: Do I need a degree in accounting to be admitted? 
  A: Yes - Applicants need to have earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and/or have completed courses in intermediate accounting, cost accounting, tax, accounting information systems, and audit. 
• Q: How is the program delivered? 
  A: Classes meet once or twice a week for 15 weeks in the spring and fall semesters. Summer session courses are online or hybrid for 6 or 12-week sessions. Class meetings are on the Bloomsburg campus. 
• Q: How long does it take to complete the program? 
  A: Students can choose to take courses on a full- or part-time basis. Full-time students may be able to finish the program in just one year; most part-time students finish within just three years. Course offerings are rotated between daytime and evenings to accommodate part-time students.
• Q: When can I start?
  A: Applications are accepted for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.