Strayer University - Allentown

• Accounting - Master of Science
  

  Allentown Campus

  Master of Science in Accounting - Concentration in Accounting Information Systems

  The primary objective of the Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC)* is to provide specialized, graduate level education to persons seeking positions as professional accountants in industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. In addition, the MSAC program offers graduates much of the academic background necessary to pursue certification in public accounting (CPA) and management accounting (CMA).

  Undergraduate prerequisites may be required for entry into the graduate program; students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program or be required to complete a bachelor's degree in accounting in order to be admissted into the program.

  The program provides a well-balanced integration of theoretical accounting concepts and modern quantitative methods in decision-making.

  This program offers specializations that allow students to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. It is an exciting educational option for students looking to increase their understanding, advance their careers, and expand their opportunities in the following areas:

  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Controllership
  • Public Accounting**
  • Taxation

   

• Information Systems - Associate in Arts
  

  Allentown Campus
  Associate in Arts in Information Systems
  This Associate in Arts in Information Systems program seeks to prepare the individual for programmer/analyst, database management, web development, networking, internetworking and security positions. This program allows the student to explore state of the art information systems concepts.
  
  Graduates of this program may apply all the credits earned toward a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

  Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science, an Executive Graduate Certificate, a Diploma in Information Systems and an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems.

  The average time to complete this undergraduate program attending on a parttime basis, 9.0 credit hours per quarter, is 30 months.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

At Strayer University, we don’t have a mold that you have to fit in order to become a student. All applicants are considered on their individual merits. Prospective students must hold a high school diploma or its U.S. equivalent. You must submit the following information to your admissions officer:

• Completed application form.
• Application fee.
• Certification of high school graduation or equivalent.

If you are transferring to Strayer University from another post-secondary educational institution, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit or advanced standing if your work at the other institution is appropriate. You may also be eligible to receive credit for life/work experience. Your admissions officer and faculty advisor can help you through this process.

Graduate Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission for an advanced degree program at Strayer University, we require the following credentials:

• Completed application form.
• Proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if it varies widely from a proposed graduate major, you may need to take certain undergraduate foundation courses.
• Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended.

Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:
A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
A minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree (i.e. the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).
Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.

Student Vaccination Requirements

Strayer University must comply with various state health and immunization standards that require students to provide proof of proper immunization. Students residing in the states listed below may be required to obtain certain vaccinations prior to enrollment.

District of Columbia
New Jersey