Public, Private, and Forensic Tracks. Enrolling Now, Classes Begin April 13 and May 26
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 Master of Science in Accounting at Bay Path University 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.
OUR MS IN accounting PROGRAM has: • concentrations in Public (Tax & Audit), Private , or Forensic Accounting
• 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
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What concentrations are offered?
Choose from 3 career-focused concentrations:
When can I start the program?
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
Is the program online?
Courses are offered 100% online, with on ground support
How does the program run?
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
How much is tuition?
The per credit cost of tuition can be found here .
Can I get help paying for my degree?
Do I have to take a standardized test for admission?
No. The GMAT and GRE are not required.
Will I have access to learning resources?
How can I schedule an appointment to learn more?
This video features five MSCPA members who share their professional journeys.
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With Bay Path's 3 +1 program, you can earn your bachelor's and master's degree in 4 years--saving you time and money.
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Kara Stevens, Program Director, was named one of BusinessWest's 40 Under 40 for 2016.
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Kara Stevens was recognized as 1 of 6 “2015 Women to Watch,” and named an “Emerging Leader,” by the MSCPA.
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The professors were very understanding and willing to provide support in any shape or form in order to get the student to where they needed to be. ”
Scholarships are available for grad accounting students who are attending a college or university in Massachusetts.
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The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) offers CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Scholarships.
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This Master’s program gives us the foundation to stop and ask questions that focus on accounting in a deeper sense.”
A Career that's in-demand
The need for accountants is expected to increase drastically over the next 10 years. In May 2018, the median salary for an accountant in Massachusetts was $81K.
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