“And those of us who manage the public’s dollars will be held to account—to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day—because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.”
– President Barack Obama, Inaugural Speech
Earn your Masters in Governmental Accounting anytime, anywhere with online convenience.
The nation’s only advanced degree program in governmental accounting, the online Masters in Governmental Accounting prepares professionals for rewarding career opportunities in one of today's fastest growing specialized fields—governmental accounting, auditing, and finance. The 10-course program, which can be taken completely online, is designed for prospective CPAs, practicing CPAs, MBAs, MPAs, and accounting students who want to specialize and advance their careers in government financial management.
Quick Facts
- Credits: 30
- Status: Part-Time
- Campus: Online with option to take in-classroom courses on the New Brunswick and Newark campuses with approval of the program director
- Admissions: Students are admitted in both the fall and spring terms
Candidates working within government, regardless of state residency, are eligible for in-state tuition
Government Accounting and Finance Links:
Center for Governmental Accounting Education & Research
Housed within Rutgers Business School, the center sponsors research projects in collaboration with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and other academic and professional organizations.
Annual Rutgers Governmental Accounting & Auditing Update Conference
Featuring high-level speakers in the world of governmental accounting and auditing. Past speakers have included the Comptroller of the United States, the Chairman of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and the New Jersey State Treasurer.
Advancing Government Accountability
Professional association for government accountability professionals.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Establishes and improves standards of state and local governmental accounting and financial reporting.
