MSc

Accounting

Learn more about studying Accounting as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    12,825USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What College of Staten Island says about their program:

The College of Staten Island offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Accounting. Designed to provide accounting students with specialized knowledge in a critical area of accounting while also providing them with a broader understanding of the business environment and enabling students to meet the 150 credit requirement for CPA licensure. Students in the Master’s degree program in Accounting are required to take 30 credit hours, or ten courses at three credits each, at the graduate level. Most students will have satisfied prerequisites in Accounting, Communications (through a communications course or through business classes with major presentation requirements such as upper-level courses in management and marketing), computer fundamentals (one course equivalent to BUS 150), Economics (two courses equivalent to microeconomics and macroeconomics) and quantitative methods (minimum of pre-calculus and statistics) as undergraduates.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed high school or the equivalent. Admission decisions are on an evaluation of your previous school records.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL

    45

  • IELTS

    5.0

  • PTE

    39

  • Duolingo

    75

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$18,600 per year

Funding

CSI Scholarship

- **Amount:** An average of USD$1,000 - USD$1,500 - **Requirements:** This scholarship recognizes academic excellence and college / community service. The CSI Foundation, and departments and associations of the College, memorial scholarships have been endowed through the generosity of many individuals and organizations who value higher education.
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What is the cost of living near College of Staten Island?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect New York City, New York-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$4,166
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,780
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$229
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$75
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$68
Monthly public transport pass$140
Monthly grocery basket$258
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23
Gym membership$130

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for College of Staten Island

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying

USA student visa requirements