The master of science in accounting, offered by the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, develops students' competencies to become innovative problem solvers in public accounting firms as well as small businesses, non­-profit organizations, and major corporations. Designed for students with undergraduate degrees in accounting, the graduate program can be completed in one year. Applicants without an undergraduate degree in accounting can still apply but will need to take additional undergraduate business and accounting courses prior to beginning the graduate program. The program satisfies the 150-­hour course load required by most U.S. state licensing boards, including the state of New Hampshire. The Paul College is AACSB accredited. The master of science in accounting program strives to ensure that students have range and depth in the field, and emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills as well as fosters awareness of ethical issues.

Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes. Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted. The GMAT is highly recommended for admission to the MS Finance program. Applicants may provide their GMAT or GRE scores to supplement their application or to be considered for department scholarships and assistantships. Please, request official test scores to be sent directly to the Graduate School by the testing service. Our CEEB code is 3918. Test scores more than five years old are not acceptable. Student copies and photocopies of scores are not considered official. To register for the exam or for more tools to help you prepare for the exam, please visit the Graduate Management Admissions Council homepage. Prospective international students are strongly encouraged to complete our international pre-application process and are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores.