Online Master of Science in Accounting Degree

New England College (OnlineNEC):
New England College (NEC) is a four-year, private, liberal arts college located in Henniker, New Hampshire. The school was created in 1946 to serve the educational needs of service men and women following World War II. NEC is well-known for being on the campaign trail and is the "hot spot" when politicians visit the state.

New England College's (NEC) online MSA program allows you to realize career-advancing opportunities while you continue working as a professional. The Master of Science in Accounting program has been designed and developed by experienced faculty. The program improves upon the best of traditional learning by utilizing the advantages of the Internet:

Flexibility - log in anytime, from any Internet connection. Post responses on the discussion board, receive feedback, and submit assignments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Connection - gain individualized attention from faculty and develop close relationships with fellow learners as you interact with them, creating a vast network of professional contacts.

Interaction - post and respond to messages with fellow business leaders. Online learning puts you much closer to the thinking and experience of your instructors and classmates.

Timely curriculum - course content is continually updated. Assignments incorporate the specific issues you deal with at work, allowing you to apply lessons from each course to the real world.

New England College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges is the highest and most widely-recognized form of accreditation for degree-granting programs.

Is the online MSA degree any different from degrees earned on campus at New England College?
No. You will receive the same degree and your diploma is the same as students' on-campus diplomas.

How long is the program?
The program is completed in less than two years. There are ten courses worth four credits each for a total of 40 credits.

How many credits and courses do I take each semester?
There are six terms per year with one course offered per term. Each course is worth four credit hours.

MSA Program Highlights:
- Requires no standardized entrance exams.
- Delivered fully online in an interactive and dynamic platform.
- Consists of ten seven-week courses.
- Completed in less than two years.
- Taught by distinguished faculty with real-world experience.
- Deepens your understanding of complex accounting issues and develops your critical reasoning capacity.

MSA Program Benefits:
- Prepare for the CPA and satisfy the 150-hour requirement of most states.
- Increase your career and networking opportunities.
- Enjoy higher salaries.
- Open doors to the most desirable positions.
- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.
- Become an accountant.