MS Programs

Hofstra University's Department of Accounting offers a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting. The MS program prepares business students for CPA licensure in New York State.

Applicants that require an F1 visa are encouraged to explore the MBA in Accounting. MS Accounting courses are offered primarily online.

Learn more about the MS in Accounting at Hofstra.

The arrival of the Big Data Era has created a significant demand for people who are well-educated in business analytics. The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics is well positioned to deliver a Master of Science (MS) in Business Analytics program with many faculty members who are scholars and/or have experience in this area. The MS program is designed to enhance students' critical thinking and analytical skills and provides practical field experience. Students are prepared for business analytics careers in industry, government, health care, and non-profit organizations.

The Master of Science in Business Operations and Healthcare Analytics will provide students with the tools, insight, and experience in data analytics and guide them to apply their skills and experiences within the context of healthcare operations. The students in this program will learn data collection and analysis to optimize efficiency through transforming healthcare operations, monitoring costs of care, and maximizing patient outcomes.

Designed to prepare students for technical and managerial careers in the cybersecurity field, the MS in Cybersecurity curriculum includes knowledge, skills, and tools in the area of technology, management, and policy. The program is offered jointly through the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, and provides the theoretical foundation and practical experiences that address cybersecurity from many perspectives such as data, software, systems, organizational and societal security, and privacy. Concentrations are available in Technology as well as Management and Policy.

Learn more about the MS in Cybersecurity with a concentration in Management and Policy. This program is offered through the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, and applications are submitted through the Graduate Business Application.

Learn more about the MS in Cybersecurity with a concentration in Technology. This program is offered through the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, and applications are submitted through the Hofstra University Graduate Application.

Hofstra University's Department of Finance offers a Master of Science (MS) in Finance. The MS Finance program provides a strong conceptual understanding of finance and develops students' analytical abilities. Candidates come with interests in such areas as corporate finance, investments, international finance, and financial institutions. Students choose one of two concentrations: Financial and Risk Management or Investment Analysis. The MS program in Finance is also available online in a part-time mode and in the Financial and Risk Management concentration.

The Hofstra University Department of Marketing, International Business, and Legal Studies offers a Master of Science (MS) in Marketing. The MS in Marketing is designed to meet the demands of professionals who want to assume middle- and upper-level positions within the marketing function. An emphasis is placed on the design, integration, implementation, and review of marketing plans.

Learn more about the MS in Marketing at Hofstra.

Hofstra University's Department of Accounting offers a Master of Science (MS) in Taxation. The MS in Taxation program is designed to provide a broad background in tax law. The program can be tailored to meet the needs of certified public accountants and attorneys.

Applicants that require an F1 visa are encouraged to explore other programs. MS Taxation courses are offered primarily online.

Learn more about the MS in Taxation at Hofstra.