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Location: Chicago, Schaumburg
Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Type: Master's

Roosevelt’s diverse population — the third-most in the Midwest (U.S. News and World Report, 2018) — will put you in the center of myriad viewpoints. And in today’s interconnected marketplace, global perspective is paramount. Plus, our students enjoy the flexibility earning an MSA on a working professional’s schedule offers. This includes weeknight classes in both Schaumburg and downtown Chicago.

Expectations & Requirements

Standards

Students work on teams in small classes, completing at least 31 semester hours of core accounting skills. Curriculum includes asset valuation, income determination, auditing, managerial accounting and federal taxation. The MSA program offers two tracks: 1) professional accounting and 2) forensics accounting. Students in the MSA program may choose either of two tracks. The MSA program also enhances the student’s preparedness to earn the following designations: the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA).
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Testimonials

"I don’t know where I’d be if I hadn’t gone back to school and challenged myself. But I know that by being here, I’ve not only earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, I've made lasting friendships, discovered my potential and am prepared to re-enter the workforce."
Guadalupe Cotto - MSA '15
Admission
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  • Online Application
  • $40 Application Fee
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities within the United States. Coursework completed outside the U.S. requires a Foreign Credential Evaluation to be submitted.
  • Resume/curriculum vitae
  • Letter of Intent outlining your personal and professional goals, why you are interested in this program, and how it will help you achieve your goals
  • English Language Proficiency: All international students and individuals who completed a degree program outside the United States are required to meet this requirement. 
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