Program Overview
The Professional Accountancy at Long Island University (LIU) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Accountancy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Accountancy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Corporate Financial Reporting
- Not-for-Profit Entity Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Advanced Accounting
- Advanced Assurance Services and Computer Auditing
- Fraud Examination
- Accounting Seminar
- Tax Accounting
- Federal Taxation of Estates, Gifts and Trusts
- Tax Strategies and Business Decisions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Applicants to the Master of Science in Accountancy must meet the following requirements for admission.
- Application for Admission
- Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)
- Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities you have attended.
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in undergraduate studies or successful completion of another master\xc2\x92s degree. An applicant who attended institutions outside the United States must hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor\xc2\x92s degree. An undergraduate major in accounting is required for the M.S. in Accountancy program.
- An applicant who is in his or her senior year at an undergraduate institution may apply for admission, but acceptance is contingent upon submission of final grades and receipt of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree. All previous coursework will be evaluated by the graduate accounting advisor. Students who have not taken necessary prerequisites may be admitted to the program subject to the completion of prerequisites with a B or better as part of their program of study.
- GMAT, GRE, and LSAT. The GRE Exam is accepted if taken using the 130-170 scale (August 2011 to present). A LSAT Exam taken within the past five (5) years with minimum score of 141 is also accepted. Prospective students are exempt from standardized testing if they meet the following criteria: hold a CPA license, or either a JD, doctorate, or a Master\xc2\x92s degree in (most) Engineering concentrations.
- Students who have not reached the standardized test qualification are invited to enroll in the Personal Enrichment Program as non-matriculated students and may enroll for a maximum of two (2) 500-level MBA core courses. The student is expected to successfully pass the one of the standardized tests listed no later than the completion of the second course in order to continue their MBA program.
- Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant\xc2\x92s potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program
- Personal Statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work in this area of study
- A current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9.
- Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Long Island University (LIU) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Long Island University (LIU)
Long Island University (LIU)
Brookville, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months