Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics

CPA Licensure Curriculum to Prepare for Success in the Competitive Field of Accounting 

A 30-credit STEM-Designated degree program

The Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) is a STEM-designated full-time or part-time program suited for accounting professionals who seek to advance their accounting skills, as well as students with a background in business management and accounting.  Students in this program would strengthen their accounting education and through the additional credits, achieve eligibility to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York State. 

To qualify to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination, and to ultimately become a licensed CPA in New York State, students must have 150 total credit hours including 33 credits in accounting, and 36 credits in general business.  

Qualified students will take a prescribed 30 credits, all taught by leading College of Business faculty.  The MS in Accounting and Analytics can be completed in as little as 1 year attending full-time. Students may also choose to attend part-time taking advantage of a flexible schedule.

admission requirements

The College of Business graduate programs are designed for ambitious and analytical students who are capable of applying what they learn toward the solutions of organizational problems. New students will begin the Stony Brook MS in Accounting and Analytics in the Fall or Spring semester. Students must meet all prerequisites to be considered for this program. The prerequisites are: 9 credits in accounting to include; managerial or cost accounting, auditing, and intermediate accounting plus 30 credits in general business courses.

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