- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- Helps students develop strong, comprehensive functional and technical skills as well as a specialized, in-depth understanding of the complexities of current accounting, auditing and tax practice
- Classroom learning is immediately transferable to the job and also prepares students to sit for the New Jersey CPA examination
- STEM-Designated starting Fall 2024
- To better prepare students for the CPA exam, the Department of Accounting and Finance has negotiated a discount for students interested in taking a CPA review course. Please contact cpareviewcourse@montclair.edu with questions.
To view the curriculum for this program, please visit the Accounting program listing in the University Catalog.
Related programs: Accounting (Combined BS/MS) , Accounting (Certificate), Forensic Accounting (Certificate), and Professional Accounting (Certificate)
Program Snapshot:
Rolling admission
Fall and Spring start
Classes on-campus and online
Full and part time options
Evening and weekend classes
33 credits
14:1 Student to faculty ratio
Tuition and Fees
Financing Your Education
Graduate Assistantships
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Am I eligible to apply for this program?
- The M.S. program in Accounting offers a variety of delivery options.
- On-campus: Eligible for those with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Online program: Eligible for those with a Bachelor’s Degrees in any other discipline
- Fully Online Option – Discover a flexible, accessible path to a career in accounting. Pursue your online MS in Accounting and take all your classes online from any location.
- Students seeking F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for the Online program option.
When should I complete my application?
- Rolling admission: This program does not have a deadline. You are encouraged to complete your application at least six weeks prior to the beginning of classes.
What do I need to complete my application?
- Submit online application
- One transcript from each college attended
- Complete a Statement of Purpose (details specified within the application) (Optional)
- Two letters of recommendation, from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s promise of academic achievement and potential for professional growth (Optional)
- Standardized Test Scores: GMAT Requirement: If you have earned a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 2.75 or above, you are eligible for waiver. Once you submit your application, you will be prompted to submit a standardized test waiver request form within the applicant status portal.
- Resume: A current resume is not required, but applicants are encouraged to include one. (Optional)
- Pay the non-refundable $60 application fee
What if I have an undergraduate degree from another country?
- Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the International Applicants page to review the US degree equivalency information.
If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please email or call us:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Email: graduate@montclair.edu
Telephone: 973-655-5147
Fax: 973-655-7869
If you have specific inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact the Accounting (MS) Program Coordinator:
Program Coordinator: Dr. James Digabriele
Office: School of Business 376
Email: digabrielej@montclair.edu
Telephone: 973-655-4174