The MS in Accounting Hybrid program is designed to train students for success in the professional world of accounting in 12 months. With flexible class schedules allowing you to study at night and on weekends, you can complete your MSA journey - all while meeting the 150-hour CPA licensure requirements for the state of California. Our engaging faculty will prepare you for the real world of business by guiding you through hands-on projects with a small cohort group.
The contacts you make here could last a lifetime as you take advantage of further networking opportunities to interact with accounting firm partners, policy regulators, corporate executives, and seasoned tax professionals. SMC grads go on to excel in public and private sector careers; with 100% job placement success, Gaels with MSA degrees do meaningful work in auditing, bookkeeping, payroll processing, taxation, and risk analysis - and many land jobs at the Big Four.
MS in Accounting Hybrid Program, including Bootcamp: 36 required units over 15 months
MS in Accounting Hybrid Program, without Bootcamp: 30 required units over 12 months
Program Director
Judith Hermis, Ph.D., jmh29@stmarys-ca.edu
Student Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of accounting, principles, theories, and concepts.
- Develop a deeper understanding of taxation principles, theories, and concepts.
- Develop an understanding of auditing principles, theories, and concepts.
- Develop skills in utilizing data analytics and technology to solve accounting and business problems.
- Understand the impact of technology on accounting processes, risks, and controls.
- Understand professional responsibilities and the role of corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls and will be able to recognize ethical weaknesses in accounting situations.
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