To be successful in the field of accounting, you must not only have a full understanding of accounting principles and the skills to put them into practice but, you also must be an expert in the sub-disciplines within accounting.
That’s why our program is focused on preparing you for a career that requires significant exposure to — and a firm grasp of — these sub-disciplines:
AI/Analytics concentration (STEM-certified): Develop a comptency for data analysis and the tools used in auditing, predictive modeling, forensic accounting, and business operations analytics, equipping you with the skills need to succeed in a cutting-edge field in the modern American marketplace.
Corporate concentration: Refine your accounting skills for a career in either a publicly held or private company. Learn about financial, managerial, taxation and International accounting and taxation standards and procedures and how to apply them to various entities.
Forensic concentration: Learn about investigative accounting, valuation theory and practice, fraud examination, building the skills you need to work in the growing field of forensic accounting
Taxation concentration: Build the skills you need to advise clients regarding the tax law. This track concentrates on federal income taxation as it relates to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
Our Marvin K. Peterson Library holds more than 300,000 physical volumes
Online services provide a significant extension beyond the physical volumes, giving you access to 40,000 e-journals and 35,000 e-books.
The Library also houses a Bloomberg Laptop terminal, 79 Dell desktop computers, 8 iMacs, 45 Dell laptops and six iPads for your use.
All on-campus locations have wireless access for students’ own devices.
For accounting and non-accounting undergraduates and international students, this program meets the accounting requirements for CPA licensing.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.
From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
Learn MoreThe University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a M.S. in Accounting, check out the Academic Catalog:
Concentrations:
Accounting, M.S., Corporate Concentration
Accounting, M.S., Forensic Concentration
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The University of New Haven's cutting-edge master's degree programs in accounting and taxation are well-positioned to help prepare professionals in the tax and accounting fields to take advantage of the spike in demand for their services – spurred by tax-reform legislation – that is expected to continue for years.
AACSB accreditation means that our College of Business has passed a rigorous set of standards. The faculty, students, programs and research have been closely examined and judged to be of exceptionally high standards.
Learn MoreAn advanced degree from the University of New Haven will help you take your career to the next level. Each program offers convenient scheduling, personalized attention, and state-of-the-art facilities.
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The University of New Haven Graduate School is an excellent value with reasonable tuition. Of course, you will still have bills to pay and the Financial Aid office can help.
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