Stillman School of Business
Designed for graduates without a bachelor's degree in accounting, Seton Hall's 30-credit M.S. in Accounting (M.S.A.C.) program prepares you for a successful accounting career and meets the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam in New Jersey, New York, and most other states.
If you have a genuine interest in financial analysis and detail-oriented tasks, and you're looking for strong job prospects in accounting or finance, the M.S.A.C. program is a fitting choice, regardless of your undergraduate background. You will develop expertise in financial systems, auditing, and tax regulations. The program builds a solid foundation in accounting principles for a smooth career transition. It enhances your analytical thinking and proficiency with numbers, essential for success in the field.
The Stillman School is the only school in Northern New Jersey with both business and accounting accreditation from the AACSB. The program prepares you for CPA, CMA, or CIA certifications, enhancing your marketability and career prospects.
We welcome both full and part-time students and our small and flexible classes to accommodate your schedule on our main campus in South Orange, NJ, which is only 14 miles away from New York City.
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"Students who succeed here are usually looking for a little bit more. They know when they come to Seton Hall, they're going to learn to be expert accounting professionals."
Admissions Requirements
Admission into the Stillman School of Business is selective. For consideration, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The School welcomes applicants from business and non-business undergraduate majors. Although all requests will be considered based on individual merit and each candidate will be evaluated holistically, an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is generally required.
Deadlines
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Fall Priority
May 31
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Spring Priority
October 31
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Summer Priority
March 31
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. To be considered for competitive merit scholarships or Graduate Assistantship positions, applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline for each semester.
International Students Welcome!
Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.
Curriculum Overview
Completion of the M.S. in Accounting requires a minimum of 30 credits of approved coursework, composed of 21 credit hours of required courses and 9 credit hours of accounting or taxation electives.
Led by our dedicated, experienced faculty, you'll study financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting, thus satisfying the state's curriculum requirement.
You'll take accounting or taxation electives, choosing from specialized courses such as:
- Forensic Accounting
- Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
- Tax Problems of Partners and Partnerships
You'll also find an emphasis on values; at Stillman, our mission is to enrich each student's life through an ethics-centered curriculum.
Full-time students can complete their coursework, on campus or online, in just 12 months; part-time students typically finish our program in two years.
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Number of programs globally recognized for earning both business and accounting AACSB accreditation.
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Months to Complete the Program (full-time vs. part-time)
State-of-the-Art Facilities
"Transforming concepts into practice” is a cornerstone of the program. This means a focus on applied learning by our faculty and in our many Centers.
CIE students and faculty visit Fusion Health.
Gaining real-life experience in the Sports Polling Center.
Partnering with clients in the Market Research Center.
Career Opportunities
Accounting professionals have a vast number of career paths and industries to choose from, which means our graduates enjoy high employment rates and job security. Seton Hall’s M.S.A.C. program is designed specifically to prepare professionals with minimal background in accounting to enter and thrive in the accounting profession.
As you progress through the program, you will earn the credits you need to sit for the CPA exam. But you will also receive the personal attention, networking opportunities and career services you need to focus on your accounting career path. Whether you are looking for a career change to accounting or to become a CPA, graduates are prepared for steadily growing and financially rewarding positions such as:
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Controller
- Forensic Accountant
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Tax Manager
- Senior Tax Manager
- Tax Director
Plus, many of the biggest firms and best-known agencies, including CohnReznick, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, RSM and Withum, turn to our program for recruiting at on-campus events, including our annual "Meet the Firms Night."
$99,580
Estimated median annual salary for Personal Financial Advisor (2023) - bls.gov
72%
Corporate recruiters surveyed who plan to hire Master in Accounting graduates - gmac.com
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Our alumni work at the best businesses around the world.
Our Faculty and Students
Free Tax Return Prep Provides Services Valued at $1M+
Seton Hall Master's Accounting Programs Ranked in Top 5 for ROI
Students Get Hands-On Training from IRS Criminal Investigation
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance your graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.
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50%
Amount Scholarships Can Reduce Cost of Degree
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pre-qualification course requirements?
Prerequisite requirements may include two courses: BMBA 8008 that covers basic financial accounting as well as managerial accounting, and BMBA 8009 that serves as an introduction to business law. Students can be waived from these courses based on prior coursework and challenge exams are also available.
Students without a business background may be required to complete a sequence of prequalification courses that do not bear credit and can be completed more quickly online than traditional eight-week courses. Students can be waived from these courses based on prior coursework if conditions are met. Challenge exams are available. Please contact an Admissions Counselor at (844) 823-1198 to learn more.
Will this program help me sit for the CPA?
Yes. This program fulfills the educational requirements that undergraduate business graduates need to sit for the CPA exam in New York and New Jersey. To sit for the CPA Exam in New Jersey, applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours in accounting and taxation and at least 24 credit hours in non-accounting, business courses. These requirements can be satisfied by any combination of undergraduate and graduate credits. Applicants from other states should become familiar with their state’s individual CPA Exam requirements at www.nasba.org.
What is the time and frequency of on-campus classes?
Classes are usually offered in the evenings with 6:30 pm start times and typically meet once or twice a week for 2.5-3.5 hours.
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About Seton Hall
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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