1. Master of Science in Professional Accountancy
Dual Degree (Marist Accounting Majors Only)

2. Master of Science in Professional Accountancy and Dual Degree
Design of Programs
New York State Education Department requirements for 30-hour graduate program in accounting
Master of Science in Professional Accountancy and Dual Degree
Up to 12 hours of graduate courses during second semester of senior year (Marist students)
Core courses in summer (up to 18 hours) Dual Degree and MS/PAccy
Distance learning and/or formal classroom courses for remaining hours (MS/PAccy)

3. Courses Accounting Research (3 Credits) Tax Research (3 Credits)
Advanced Auditing (3 Credits)
Analytics Bootcamp (3 Credits)
Economics Course (3 Credits)
Business Valuation (3 Credits)
Electives: IFRS, Internship, Ethics, Accounting Information Systems (12 Credits)

4. Why A Graduate Degree
Peers of Marist students from other colleges and universities will have completed 150-hour program and received a Master degree
National accounting firms that have restricted hiring of new staff to those completing the 150-hour requirement results in new hires who have completed a graduate program
Promotions to partner and manager and corporate managerial positions increasingly goes to candidates with graduate degrees
Institute of Management Accountants’ salary survey showed increased earnings for accountants with graduate degree
A footnote to salary information presented in the Robert Half 2016 salary survey states: “…add 5 to 15 percent for graduate degrees…”

5. Advantages of Dual Degree Program for Marist Students
Recommended alternative to meet 150-hour licensing requirement
“Win-Win” for Marist accounting majors
Requirements: undergraduate degree, based upon GPA, conditional acceptance end of sophomore year and waiver of GMAT
Competitive advantage over peers from other universities having a five-year program
Starting dates at public accounting firms

6. Advantages of Master of Science in Professional Accountancy for Accounting Majors from Other Colleges and Universities
Excellent opportunity for accounting majors from other colleges/universities to complete the additional 30 semester hours to meet the 150-semester hours CPA licensing requirement in minimum amount of time
Students can complete the degree requirements within seven months
GMAT waived if GPA is 3.25
Take 18 semester hours in the summer: two five-week sessions and one accelerated two-week session
Complete the remaining 12 semester hours online in the fall semester, including an internship.

7. Cost and Financial Assistance
Tuition ( ) is $1,050 per credit hour
$50 Program Activity Fee each Fall and Spring semester
Students typically finance their education through:
Marist Scholarships *
Merit Based
Alumni Status
Military discount
Federal or state aid (FAFSA)
Employer tuition reimbursement
Private student loans
Private scholarships found outside of Marist
Tuition assistance for Organizational Partners *
* Not applicable to students entering through Marist Dual Degree Program

8. How to Apply to MS/PAccy
Complete graduate application
Submit undergraduate (bachelors) transcripts from AACSB accredited college/university –
Major must be in accounting.
Masters degree, if applicable
Resume
Personal Essay
Interview at discretion of the Program Director
GMAT or GRE score within last five years
(waived for students with undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher or holding an advanced degree or passed CPA)
This process is not applicable to students entering through Marist Dual Degree Program.
International students may have additional requirements.

9. Information Sites
Dual Degree website:
Master of Science in Professional Accountancy Website:
For More Information:
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Marist Dual Degree program – see your academic advisor