2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Combined "4 + 1" Degree Programs

The Accounting Department offers the following Combined "4 + 1" degree options:

• MS in Accounting (MSA)
• MS in Taxation (MST)
• MBA/MSA

Suffolk University’s 4+1 Programs were developed for those wanting a deeper and more comprehensive preparation for their careers as accountants. It is designed for top undergraduate accounting majors from Suffolk or other American universities and colleges. It allows those students with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA in their final semester of their senior year, from all U.S. institutions, to apply to our MS in Accounting, MS in Taxation, or combined MSA/MST Programs without having to take the GMAT exam. Qualified students whose GPA is below 3.5 are encouraged to apply, but must successfully complete the GMAT exam.

Our programs emphasize deep accounting and/or tax knowledge, analytical skills and information technology, and a broad perspective on the professional and institutional aspects of the practice of accounting. A recommended track in this program meets the requirements for taking the Uniform CPA Examination in Massachusetts. Students normally apply for entry to the MSA or MST during their final semester of their senior year, or shortly after, and must meet all of the requirements for admission. After completing their Bachelor's degree, they work toward their MSA or MST on a full-or part-time basis. Students normally complete the graduate program with one year of full-time study. Our program is flexible to accommodate the needs of working professionals.