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

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 with highest demand
Accounting
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

Graduation

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