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USA, New York
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1844
Total Students: 17,000 +
Main Campus Address
1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222, United States
If you want to become a certified public accountant but didn’t earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting, the 21-month MS in Accounting program at UAlbany can help you achieve your goal.
Designed for students with no prior background in accounting or business, this cohort-based program includes four semesters of full-time study that fulfill the education criteria required to obtain initial licensure as a certified public accountant in New York State. (A part-time option is also available for this program. Full-time requires availability days and evenings, Monday-Friday).
Coursework covers management fundamentals, in-depth study of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and practical training in contemporary accounting software and emerging technologies. Advanced topics include liabilities, assets, and income tax; auditing and internal controls; and budgeting and cost-profit analysis. In your last semester, you complete an academic research seminar.
Master's Degree
42 Days
Full-Time
21 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Closed | |
may 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Not Available |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
The University at Albany Global Excellence Scholarships are awarded to incoming international students based on academic achievement as well as other qualifications, as determined by the admissions committee.
The maximum scholarship award is $20,500 per year for first-year (freshmen) applicants, for a potential total of $82,000 over four years. These scholarships are renewable, provided the student maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and remains continuously enrolled as a full-time student at UAlbany paying out-of-state tuition.
Scholarships are also available for select transfer students, with the maximum award being $9,500. These scholarships are renewable, provided the student maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and remains continuously enrolled as a full-time student at UAlbany paying out-of-state tuition.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 31,896
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 25,244
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 25,244
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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