{"id":12586,"date":"2026-04-09T12:06:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/?page_id=12586"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:06:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:06:41","slug":"partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The M.S. in Accountancy is a 30 credit-hour program providing individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the changes in the practice of accounting. A unique feature of the program is its focus on risk management and compliance issues, preparing individuals for the growing complexities of the corporate world.<\/p>\n<p>Many states require 150 total credits to sit for the CPA exam. This degree, along with a 120 credit-hour undergraduate accounting degree, satisfies the course hours required to sit for the exam. The combined MSA and MBA broadens a student&#8217;s foundation to include accounting, risk management, and compliance foundation to the breadth of knowledge gained in the MBA program.<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"\">At A Glance<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\u201ceven\u201d\">\n<td class=\"\">Degree Awarded:<\/td>\n<td>Master of Science in Accountancy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"\">Concentrations:<\/td>\n<td>Risk Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\u201ceven\u201d\">\n<td class=\"\">Course Locations:<\/td>\n<td>Jersey City Campus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"\">Program Duration:<\/td>\n<td>30 Credits: A full-time student taking 18 credits\/year should complete in 2 years or less. Summer term available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\u201ceven\u201d\">\n<td class=\"\">Calendar:<\/td>\n<td>Trimester (11 weeks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td class=\"\">Course Format:<\/td>\n<td>Classes meet in person one evening or Saturday each week for 3 hours 25 minutes. Some hybrid\/online courses available. The degree cannot be completed 100% online.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a name=\"msa\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Accelerated BS\/BSBA to MSA Program<\/h3>\n<p>You can earn your undergraduate degree in\u00a0Business Administration and an MSA in five years through our Accelerated Program.<\/p>\n<p>The Accelerated BS\/BSBA to MSA program offers several advantages. The program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accelerates the attainment of an advanced degree<\/li>\n<li>Facilitates seamless transition to a master\u2019s degree<\/li>\n<li>Increases students\u2019 marketability in the workforce<\/li>\n<li>Saves students time and money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more details, see the program descriptions:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/master-of-science-in-accountancy\/accelerated-bs-to-msa-program\/\">Accelerated BS to MSA Program<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/master-of-science-in-accountancy\/accelerated-bsba-to-msa-program\/\">Accelerated BSBA to MSA Program<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>(See also) Accelerated BS\/BSBA to MBA Program<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/master-of-business-administration\/accelerated-bs-to-mba-program\/\">Accelerated BS to MBA Program<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/master-of-business-administration\/accelerated-bsba-to-mba-program\/\">Accelerated BSBA to MBA Program<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The M.S. in Accountancy is a 30 credit-hour program providing individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the changes in the practice of accounting. 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