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    Robert Matthews Ph.D., MBA, CPA
    Email: rmatthews@njcu.edu
    Phone: (201) 200-3353
    Fax: (201) 200-3242

    Located in the Professional Studies Building, Room 414

     

    Master of Science in Accounting

    The Master of Science degree in accounting provides students with an opportunity to broaden and develop beyond the undergraduate level in critical thinking, writing and analytical skills. The program is designed to prepare students to integrate ethical principles into decision making, critically evaluate alternative solutions, articulate issues effectively, and solve complex problems.

    The graduate program of study combined with the bachelor’s degree in accounting meets the current minimum educational requirements for the certified public accountant (CPA) license in New Jersey. The CPA license is acknowledged internationally as a standard for accountants in public accounting and in the corporate environment. The CPA license is a valuable credential for career progression and for broadening professional skills and perspective.


     

    Admission Requirements:

    • The completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
      • A student with no undergraduate background in business may be required to take either undergraduate courses in business or Graduate Business Essentials, BUSI 599.
       
    • Meet all minimum requirements of the Graduate Studies Office. These requirements include: completed application; transcripts; recommendation letters; essay; resume; and GMAT test results. An interview may be requested.
       
    • Additional requirements for international students include: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test result, and Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or World Education Services (WES) evaluation of international transcripts.
      • Graduate courses from other institutions may be accepted with approval of the Graduate Business Department. 
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      • There are two acceptance categories: 
             Conditional - incomplete applications or applicants who have not taken the GMAT where required. 
             Matriculated - all application requirements have been met. 
             Please note: Financial Aid and Loans require matriculation status. 

    • To apply for graduate study go to the Graduate Application web page. 
    • For more information about the GMAT exam go to GMAT.  
    • For more information about the TOEFL exam go to TOEFL.  
    • Update on Graduate Requirements and Test Waiver Request click here.  

    Graduate courses are held at two off campus locations. Students may study at NJCU at HARBORSIDE located at Financial Center Plaza 4A, 286 Washington Street, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302.  Or, students may take graduate courses at NJCU at Brookdale, 800 Monmouth Blvd., Wall, New Jersey, 07719.

     

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    The Business Administration Department is accredited by

     

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