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Master's in Accounting (MSA)

Heller College of Business
The Masters of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is designed to enable graduates in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and other fields, as well as graduates in business, to complete a professional accounting program on a part-time or full-time basis.  The masters degree in accounting coursework stresses teamwork and group projects, with many case analyses and written and oral presentations. Above all, we expect each student to contribute to the education of his or her colleagues, believing that adult learners have considerable expertise to share with classmates.   

Employers seek Roosevelt masters of accounting graduates because they have personal, in-depth training from Chicago’s leading industry professionals. Our classes are small, the contact personal. Learn how you can advance your career, earn the credentials you need, and emerge as an expert in your field.
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Location: Chicago, Schaumburg
Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Type: Master's
Roosevelt’s diverse population — the fourth most in the Midwest (U.S. News and World Report, 2015) — 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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