Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is designed to prepare you to become a successful accounting professional with a global orientation and a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility.

The course work is structured to achieve the assurance of learning goals prescribed by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Courses will help you develop the necessary core competencies for entry into the accounting profession -- competencies endorsed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).You will acquire the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities specified by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

Barry University’s Inez Andreas School of Business and Public Administration is accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The AACSB is the world's premier accrediting agency for business administration programs and recognizes all of our graduate and undergraduate programs.

That means you will graduate from a business school that meets the standards of distinguished programs worldwide and provides every qualification to ensure your success as a business leader. You will grow and learn from highly experienced, accessible faculty only — not teaching assistants — in a classroom with an average of 20 fellow students.

As a Barry University student, you will not only receive personalized attention from your professors, but you will also have access to all of the resources found at the Barry University Career Development Center.

The goal of Career Development Center is to encourage each student to take personal responsibility to utilize the center’s services to develop his or her career planning skills from freshman through senior year and beyond. 

Congratulations on taking the first step to pursue your passion, advance your career, and make a difference in your community. We are committed to assist each student through the admission process.

Whether you transition straight from undergraduate studies to a graduate program or have been out of school for some time, we offer a welcoming and professional environment for graduate study.

With small class sizes, there is a considerable amount of personalized attention from your faculty and opportunities to build strong relationships with fellow classmates.

At BarryU, our tuition is competitive, affordable and still promises all the perks of a private school education. Our cost per credit is in-line with other institutions, but we offer a mission-driven educational experience and provide our students with small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic excellence. Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid can also be explored to help offset overall costs.

Barry University participates in the full array of federal and state financial aid programs. At Barry, we are committed to doing all we can to help you finance your education.

Barry University's Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process.

Your Barry education is a valuable investment in your future. When considering a private education, costs may be a factor, but they need not be the determining factor. Your Barry education can be quite affordable. 

We invite you to review our tuition and fee schedule. You should also check with staff in Barry's Offices of Financial Aid and Student Accounts. They are here to help you and your family by providing guidance in financial planning and financial assistance.