MA/MS in Accounting and Related Services

This accounting master's builds on undergraduate accounting study to deepen sophistication in accounting and auditing, along with research, critical thinking and leadership skills. It suits students headed to either public or private accounting. Combined with the bachelor's degree in accounting, it meets the 150-hour education threshold that Massachusetts and several other states set for licensed public accounting. Courses are delivered online, in hybrid form and through remote synchronous sessions, although not every course is available in every format. Class sizes are small. The page notes that, from summer 2026, the university no longer admits students to the foundation curriculum. The major is housed in the College of Professional Studies at Westfield State University. Prospective students can request information, plan a campus visit or apply through the program page.