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The curriculum at Kent State University offers an advanced accounting coursework core and a variety of electives that allow you to structure a concentration tailored directly to your needs. No matter your starting point, our courses will develop your data skills including the use of AI. Our approach is designed to enhance your analytical abilities and provide you with a competitive edge in the job market and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Students may start in either the fall or spring semesters. Students attend full-time or part-time. With our flexible online approach, students can take courses at their own pace from virtually anywhere in the world. A combined degree option with the Kent State Accounting BBA program is available. Also, students without an accounting background can easily start the MSA program with fundamental accounting certificates. 

MSA graduates sit for a variety of professional certifications, such as CPA, CMA, CISA, CFE and CIA. The MSA program incorporates Becker CPA Review materials across multiple courses. (Please refer to the most recent academic requirements for admission to the CPA exam issued by the applicable state, e.g., Accountancy Board of Ohio). The MSA program also incorporates CMA and IIA exam materials.

Talent Ready Scholarships are available to support students in CATS short-term program certificates that require less than 30 credit hours and can lead to in-demand jobs, right here in Ohio. Scholarships of $500 per student per year are available now through June 30, 2025, or when funds run out. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. The scholarship application is available through Scholarship Universe.

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