Master of Science in Accounting (Accounting, MS Online)
Overview
A 32-credit online Master of Science in Accounting at New England College for those with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or a related field; full-time students can finish in as little as 18 months.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Accounting (Accounting, MS Online)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree title itself is in accounting, accountancy, taxation or another accounting subject (for example a Master of Accountancy).Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Entry route
- Open to both accounting and non-accounting graduatesThe program admits applicants from any field; prerequisite or foundation courses may apply, as published.Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Location
- Henniker, NHFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 32 creditsSource: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- As little as 18 months (full-time students)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated online MS in Accounting.
Degree title names accounting; the page describes financial reporting, taxation, business analysis and auditing content.
Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- OnlineSource: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
CPA-related information
- Not specified. Describes the program as preparing students for the CPA examSource: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
A school describing a program as supporting CPA preparation does not establish eligibility for every applicant in every state, and this directory does not label any program “CPA eligible”. Check your own state board's current rules before you enrol. Accounting degrees and CPA requirements
Other professional recognition
- Other professional recognition. Learning outcomes are adapted from AICPA core competencies.Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
This directory does not publish pass rates, placement rates or salaries for any program. Occupational statistics for accountants are in the guides, labelled as statistics for the occupation, not outcomes of a school.
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredCompleted bachelor's degree in accounting, business or a related field.Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Application fee
- Not requiredNEC does not charge an application fee.Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- Other test
- Not requiredPage says standardized test scores are not required.Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — MS Accounting, online, per creditFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $585 | per creditCalculated tuition$18,720 = 32 credits × $585 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Other published fees
- First term enrollment materials
- $2,325 entire programSource: nec.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
No business-school accreditation (AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE) is on record for this school. Accreditation is optional and its absence is not a sign of poor quality.
Supplemental accounting accreditation
No separate accounting accreditation is on record. AACSB business accreditation does not mean the accounting program holds AACSB accounting accreditation.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside New Hampshire.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- nec.edu/admissions/admissions/graduate-tuition/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 30, 2026
- nec.edu/programs/accounting-m-s — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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