Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick and Newark

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Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)

A unique online program - and the nation's only advanced degree program in governmental accounting- the Master's in Governmental Accounting prepares graduates to take advantage of career opportunities on one of today's fastest growing specialized fields- governmental accounting, auditing and finance. The 10-course program is designed for prospective CPAs, practicing CPAs, MBAs, MPAs, and accounting students who want to specialize and advance their careers in governmental financial management.

School type Public
Terms Semester
AACSB accredited Yes
ACBSP accredited No
IACBE accredited No

Program Offerings

Online master's in business degree programs 1
Concentrations offered
Accounting

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses 1
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S. No

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member Yes
SOC Member No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s) No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online 7 full-time; 3 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree 71% full-time; 33% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty 4
Average experience teaching online courses 4 years
Program fully finances faculty training Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty 4 part-time

Class Size

Average class size 15
Maximum class size 20

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No
Classes No
Group projects/simulations No
Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program No
Dedicated business school career center Yes
Access to same career services as on-campus business students N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates
One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate 3.0 years
Program target time to graduate 3 years
Required time to earn degree 7 years
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