University At Albany - [SUNY Albany], New York, Albany - Courses & Fees

Albany, New York

University Public College

The Master of Science in Forensic Accounting is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
This graduate degree qualifies students to take the Uniform CPA Exam required of all certified public accountants, and prepares them to start earning industry-recognized credentials in fraud examination and financial forensics as soon as they obtain their CPA license.
Through this specialized curriculum, students will gain general expertise in public accounting practice while mastering advanced topics covered in the most respected certification exams in forensic accounting.
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the interpretation and application of the typical techniques utilized to manipulate and misrepresent the financial condition of the company.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment surrounding the detection of employee and management fraud in the corporate setting.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Dec 1, 2023
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	May 1, 2024
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Aug 1, 2024

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are required.

Indian Students Eligibility:

Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

550 / 800

Avg. Score in

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three Letters of Recommendation
One academic reference is required, however, two academic references are preferred
Resume
Statement of Goals
GMAT* scores

International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.

A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
Application fee payment Receipt
Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure they can survive the duration of course in the USA.
Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.

Graduates have a career as:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship	$1000	No	N/A
KC Mahindra Scholarship	$5542	Yes	Mar 31, 2023
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	$4000	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023