The Rutgers Business School: Graduate Programs-Newark and New Brunswick's master of accountancy in professional accounting (M.S.) online program is a 30-credit, part-time accounting degree for people who don't have a traditional educational or professional accounting background, but are seeking an advanced degree in accounting other than a master of business administration (M.B.A.).

If you have an undergraduate degree in a business discipline other than accounting, or in the arts and sciences, as well as some work experience, then the professional accounting program will help to prepare and equip you for a successful transition into a career in accounting.

The program balances accounting theory and practice and prepares you to meet the needs of the profession and make a successful career change without the increased cost of pursuing an M.B.A. If you have 20 credits in general business, the program satisfies New Jersey CPA exam credit hour requirements, so if sitting for the CPA is in your plans, our accounting program will help you succeed there, too. Further, while this program is part-time, if your plans change, you can also pursue the option of transferring into the full-time, 14-month Rutgers M.B.A. in professional accounting program.