Public, Private, and Forensic Tracks 

Enrolling Now, Classes Begin in April and May 2019

upcoming PROSPECTIVE student events
• open house | longmeadow campus | march 23  | 11 a.m. 
• online info session | march 26 | 12 p.m. 

From public accounting firms, to nonprofits, to companies large and small, there is a critical need for accounting and financial professionals who are motivated problem solvers and have a thorough understanding of best practices. The MS in Accounting at Bay Path was designed to give students a unique advantage and skills that can be leveraged in many career paths including auditing, management consulting, financial accounting & reporting, management accounting, financial analysis, tax preparation, and forensic accounting. 

bay path university's ms in accounting has been RECOGNIZED by onlinemasters.com, ACCOUNTING.COM, THEBESTCOLLEGES.ORG, BESTVALUESCHOOLS.ORG, and GRADSCHOOLHUB.COM as being one of the best and most affordable online master's in accounting degrees in the country!

The Forensic Concentration was recently recognized as one of the TOP ONLINE FORENSIC ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS in Country.  These recognition's speak to the Bay Path advantage of providing a quality education at an affordable price. 

About the Degree

• Choose from 3 career focused concentrations:
  Public Accounting (Tax & Audit)
  Private Accounting
  Forensic Accounting
• Classes start every April, May, July, September, and November, if you begin the program in April or May it may be possible to finish in 8-9 months
• 100% online courses, with on ground support
• Unique schedule with no classes during the accounting “Busy Season” (January - Mid-April)
• Flexible 30 credit program, complete in 8, 12, or 24 months, see our program outcomes
• Individualized advisement and career coaching from full-time, academically and professionally (CPA) certified faculty
• Studies customized for state-specific CPA requirements
• Opportunities for busy season internships
• Students learn in a small, intimate, highly dynamic and interactive online community 
• Receives high accolades from our students and alumni, see what they are saying
• Access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services assists students in becoming independent and successful learners
• Financial aid is available
• No GMAT or GRE required