Program overview

Rider’s online Master of Accountancy program is designed to fast track your career in accounting or help you break into this growing field. You will study in one of only two schools in New Jersey with dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting. Our program offers courses in an online, asynchronous format so you’re able to easily integrate your education into your busy schedule. Choose from focused concentrations (business analytics, finance, forensic accounting, information systems, risk management or sport management) or select a variety of different electives. The curriculum has a practical focus on technology, and its impact on accounting, to equip graduates with the business analytics and communication skills necessary to succeed. Our courses are also updated regularly to align with the CPA exam content to ensure you're well-prepared. 

Admission requirements

Why choose Rider?

  • Learn 100% online, asynchronously, with small class sizes
  • Prepare to sit for the CPA exam
  • Choose from 6 convenient start dates in the fall, spring or summer
  • #1 ranked in the Top 35 Online Master's in Accounting Degree Programs (Topaccountingdegrees.org).
  • No GMAT required for admission
  • Complete your degree in 21 months or less
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Choose your concentration

During your time at Rider, you will have a dedicated academic advisor who will help you select the electives that will match your career aspirations. You may choose to complete a concentration or certificate to supplement your accounting knowledge. Concentrations are comprised of three-course elective (nine credit hours) sequences selected from a menu of electives by either the functional area or interdisciplinary area. With just one additional course, you can add a certificate in business analytics, sport management or forensic accounting to your degree. 

Focus on business analytics

With this concentration, you will maximize your knowledge of data to analyze business functions and optimize operations. You’ll learn valuable skills that will help you across all aspects of business including marketing, supply chain, operations, finance and accounting. Courses include Visual Analytics, Sport Analytics and Data-Driven Strategies for Business. A Business Analytics Certificate is also available. 

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Program requirements

Our 30 credit online MAcc program focuses on meeting you where you are. Credits required vary based on your undergraduate degree and grades. Students with a background in accounting can waive up to 15 foundation credits so you can start building on your knowledge right away and may complete the program in one year.

Don’t have an accounting background? Get up to speed with 25.5 credits in our foundation courses (depending on your undergrad major) that will give you a solid accounting background on which to build your advanced knowledge. 

The program fulfills the requirements for CPA licensure. The MAcc curriculum has a practical focus on technology, and its impact on accounting, to equip graduates with the business analytics and communication skills necessary to succeed in today’s accounting profession.

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Common careers

As a graduate of Rider's industry-aligned program, you'll demonstrate the technical competencies and interpersonal skills valued by leading firms and will be prepared for the CPA or other accounting licensure or certificate exams.

Rider has relationships with all Big 4 accounting firms as well as national and regional firms. Rider graduates land jobs at Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC and other leading organizations such as Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb.

Career opportunities

  • Public accounting - Certified public accountant (CPA)
  • Audit Manager
  • Venture Strategist
  • Senior Financial Analyst
  • Senior Forensic Accountant
  • Tax Associate
  • Global Mobility Services Tax Associate
  • Controller
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4+1 accelerated program

Undergraduate students can accelerate their education by earning a B.S.B.A. in Accounting in four years, plus a MAcc degree in one additional year. Get the credits you need to sit for the CPA exam. Scholarships are available for incoming first-year undergraduates. 

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Tuition benefits for University partners

Rider University is proud to partner with local and international businesses and organizations to promote professional development and make higher education more accessible. Tuition discounts and additional benefits are available for eligible employees or members, as well as their immediate family members under the age of 24, for undergraduate or graduate study. Partners include Bank of America, Prospanica, Church & Dwight, the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber and more. 

 

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Contact

Maria H. Sanchez

Professor

Department of Accounting

Sweigart Hall

msanchez [at] rider.edu

609-895-5582

Academic Focus: Accounting

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