The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the independent organization responsible for granting peer-reviewed accreditation to the best business schools in the United States.
While there are numerous AACSB-accredited graduate school programs in accounting that are campus-based, only a select few offer online degree programs. This article reviews some of the best AACSB-accredited options, and presents additional online university options for distance learners.
Accounting Masters Online – University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut offers an AACSB-accredited accounting masters degree online program. This Master of Science program consists of 150 credit hours, and prepares students to take the CPA exam in most states.
The program, focused on problem solving, is student-centered, and treats some of the following areas:
- Tax research
- Auditing
- Information Systems
- Financial and managerial accounting
The online learning schedule is asynchronous, meaning students have the flexibility of learning whenever they choose. UC offers an online platform which provides access to lectures, learning materials, library resources, and discussion forums through which students and professors have significant interactions. In addition to the discussion forums, students can contact professors via phone and email.
While the degree is fully online, there is a one-week residency required during the degree program.
For more information on tuition, residency requirements, and admissions requirements, contact UC at 1-860-486-3860.
Accounting Masters Online – Stetson University
Stetson University offers an AACSB-accredited accounting masters degree online program. This Master of Accountancy program is specifically designed to prepare distance learners for the CPA Examination.
Courses are five weeks long, and there are nine different start dates during the year, giving students both flexibility and the opportunity for an accelerated schedule.
The online learning format is asynchronous, giving students the ability to log in and learn whenever it is most convenient for them. Online classes provide students with lectures, electronic readings, and access to discussion forums where students can brainstorm with their peers. Additionally, students receive individual attention from both small-group instructors and course professors.
For additional information on Stetson University's program, call 1-877-723-1177.
Accounting Masters Online - Distance Universities
In addition to the AACSB-accredited options available, there are a number of online universities which offer accounting masters degree online programs. These schools include:
All of these programs provide students with asynchronous course options, while Kaplan University also offers synchronous (live) classes for select courses.
Benefits of an Accounting Masters Online
Professional and nontraditional students are often unable to attend campus-based programs because of their scheduling demands and specific locations.
For such students, a number of quality online accounting programs are available with highly flexible schedules. For information on additional AACSB-accredited programs, see the AACSB accreditation list.
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