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Dominican’s standard MSA pathway is designed for students who do not wish to specialize in a specific area. It emphasizes essential accounting subjects—data analytics, financial reporting, auditing, business law, taxation—from an ethical point of view.

It also offers an optional internship to help students gain more experience at public and private accounting firms. The 30-hour pathway provides graduates with the tools needed to be competitive in professional accounting careers. Students following the standard MSA pathway will need to complete a minimum of 10 courses to earn their degree.

In our MSA Plus Financial Reporting Concentration, students will complete the 10 accounting courses in the standard MSA pathway and three additional courses covering advanced topics in financial statements, nonprofit/governmental accounting, and data analytics/analysis. The MSA Plus is ideal for students planning to sit for the Business Analysis and Reporting CPA exam. It is also ideal for accounting professionals and new/existing CPAs seeking career advancement.

Students who successfully completed equivalent coursework at another accredited graduate program may request up to a maximum of up to two courses (maximum of six credits) transferred and applied toward degree requirements. Requests for transfer of credits are reviewed carefully but transfer is not guaranteed.

Dominican’s traditional MSA pathway is perfect for those seeking to pursue or advance their careers in accounting. Our flexible curriculum allows you to substitute up to two required courses for advanced accounting courses, an accounting internship, or an MBA course.

• 10 courses (eight weeks each)
• Finish in as little as 12 months
• No prior business background or GMAT required
• Secure internships and full-time positions with help from the Brennan Career Development Program at the Brennan School of Business

Students seeking careers as certified public accountants will gain the foundational skills needed to tackle the CPA exam and its new requirements. This innovative pathway addresses recent changes to the CPA exam by providing three additional courses that will enable students to prepare for the discipline-specific Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) section. Students may substitute one course in this pathway.

• 13 courses (eight weeks each)
• Finish in as little as 12 months
• No prior business background or GMAT required
• Secure internships and full-time positions with help from the Brennan Career Development Program at the Brennan School of Business

Accountants and auditors are in demand in practically every type of business, institution and government agency. They examine financial records for accuracy, make sure taxes are paid on time and in accordance with the law, and help organizations and businesses find ways to operate more efficiently. The job outlook is particularly strong, according to Labor Department forecasts.

A few of the accounting firms employing Dominican business graduates: 

• Deloitte
• EY
• KPMG
• Plante Moran
• PwC
• RSM

We offer our Master of Science in Accounting at a significant discount compared with other graduate business degrees. The cost is $535 per credit hour. Read more about tuition and aid at the Brennan School of Business.

The Brennan School of Business at Dominican University is AACSB-accredited, a distinction earned by less than six percent of business schools worldwide. AACSB schools are evaluated on a number of factors, including intellectual contributions and impact, student progression and career development and teaching effectiveness. Accreditation is a mark of a strong return on your investment with higher-caliber academics. See what sets us apart.

To apply, you will need the following: 

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• One undergraduate or graduate course in financial accounting (completed with a B or better) from an accredited institution, which must be approved by the department. Students missing the prerequisite can complete the prerequisite in the summer before the program starts in an 8-week online format.
• Two recommendations (from a current or past employer, professor or professional colleague)
• A personal statement and résumé 

The GMAT and work experience are not required. Ready to take the next step? .

You may transfer up to six relevant graduate-level credit hours toward your Dominican MSA. All transfer credits are subject to approval and must be submitted on an official transcript showing a grade of B or higher. To see if your credits transfer, contact the Office of the Registrar.

Students will find opportunities for financial aid through loans and grants as well as graduate assistantships for those who wish to work with faculty while pursuing their degree.  A 20% tuition discount is also available to Dominican University alumnae/i. Contact our Office of Financial Aid to learn more. 

We can be reached at (708) 524-6809 or finaid@dom.edu