Stevens Institute of Technology

What you'll study

The program comprises six core courses and a selection of electives. Core coursework focuses on analytics, tax, regulatory research and applied accounting topics; electives allow specialization in areas relevant to CPA disciplines or forensic and planning practices.

• ACC 535 Accounting Data Analytics and Information Systems (3 credits) — Introduces data-analytics concepts and hands-on applications for accounting: data preparation, cleaning, visualization, audit data analytics, managerial analytics, tax analytics and financial-statement analytics.
• ACC 552 Tax Compliance and Planning for Business Entities (3 credits) — Covers tax compliance and planning issues for business entities (course title listed in program materials).
• ACC 590 Accounting Regulations: Research and Applications (3 credits) — Focuses on applied research used in practice for financial statements and tax returns, introducing qualitative and academic research skills, communication and problem-solving in accounting, auditing and taxation contexts.
• Elective options (select one listed) — Examples from program materials include:
• ACC 555 Retirement and Estate Planning (3 credits) — Principles and current issues in retirement and estate planning, related Internal Revenue Code provisions, planning tools and techniques, estate tax and gift calculations, trusts, business succession and retirement plan distributions.
• ACC 585 Fraud Examination and Forensic Investigation (3 credits) — Covers forensic accounting principles, ethics, civil and criminal procedures, evidence and discovery, litigation services, engagement management and a survey of forensic topics such as fraud, bankruptcy, digital forensics and financial-statement misrepresentation.

Entry requirements

The program accepts applications on a rolling basis with preferred deadlines for domestic and international applicants; applicants requiring an F-1 visa are encouraged to apply by the preferred deadlines to allow time for visa processing. GMAT/GRE scores are optional for all master’s programs; applicants who believe test scores reflect their potential may submit them for consideration. For admissions contact details, applicants are directed to Stevens Graduate Admissions.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for data-driven accounting and auditing roles. The program highlights career pathways including audit manager, CPA, controller, chief financial officer, financial analyst and tax accountant, emphasizing analytic capabilities increasingly sought by accounting and consulting firms.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should consult Stevens Graduate Admissions and the university’s financial aid office for information on scholarships, assistantships, loans and other funding options relevant to graduate students.