MS Accounting
Make More of Accounting: Get Your MS Accounting with Saint Mary’s
Saint Mary's hybrid MS Accounting program is designed to train students for success in the professional world of accounting in as little as 12 months. With flexible class schedules allowing you to study at night and on weekends, you can complete your MSA journey on your own timeline - 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.
12 Months to MSA
Manage your work-life balance while you complete our nationally-ranked master’s Accounting program designed for working professionals.
*3 month Summer Bootcamp available for those without an accounting background
Connect in Class
Expand your professional network in a cohort-based learning environment of small classes (14:1) with direct instruction from renowned professors.
Online & On Campus
Our convenient mix of online and on-campus classes provides the perfect pace to accommodate your schedule for effective learning.
MS Accounting Program
Year-Long Program Available
Graduate in as few as 12-Months
Hybrid Environment
- Cohort-based learning
- Small class sizes
- Ample networking opportunities
Application deadlines for this year:
- Summer Term 2025 (Bootcamp)
- Domestic: June 1, 2025
- International: April 1, 2025
- Fall Term 2025
- Domestic: August 1, 2025
- International: June 1, 2025
Program Details
Learn about admissions, costs, the MS in Accounting program curriculum, and more.
Meet the Firms
Over 100 students participate annually in this signature job and internship recruiting event - which is held exclusively for Accounting majors and attended by representatives from KPMG, Deloitte, Moss Adams, Armanino, Johnston Gremaux & Rossi, Sensiba San Filippo, and more than 25 other public, private, government, and forensic firms. Along with a Saint Mary's career specialist, reps from these top accounting firms network with students to help them build their resumes and advance their careers.
AACSB Accredited Business School
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| Among the Top 6% of Business Schools WorldwideBeing among the top 6% of business schools worldwide reflects more than just academic excellence—it embodies Saint Mary’s deep commitment to its Lasallian roots. AACSB accreditation ensures that undergraduate and graduate Gaels receive a rigorous, globally recognized education grounded in ethical leadership, innovation, and service to others. This distinction aligns with our mission to prepare future business leaders who are not only skilled professionals but also compassionate changemakers, dedicated to creating a positive impact in their communities and beyond. |
From the Alumni
"The hybrid program offers an environment for working adults that still allows time to calendar business trips. I have listened to sessions while in Michigan visiting my daughter and also from a hotel room while attending a professional conference"
SHARON ALBERTS, PRESIDENT, TALUS CONSTRUCTION
AVERAGE GRAD
SALARY INCREASE
FULFILL 150-HR
CA CPA REQS
