Outpace the Competition With Sy Syms Graduate Programs

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1 A DEGREE WITH A PURPOSE Outpace the Competition With Sy Syms Graduate Programs MASTER OF ACCOUNTING MASTER OF TAXATION EXECUTIVE MBA

2 THE GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS reflect our commitment to meeting the changing needs of today s business community. Our Master of Science in Accounting Program offers a unique, flexible curriculum that enables students to transition from undergraduate accounting studies to the CPA exam and professional practice in New York State. Our Master of Science in Taxation Program is for those with the ambition to take advantage of this affordable opportunity to add real momentum to their careers by developing their technical and practical tax expertise and earning a prestigious, in-demand degree. Classes are conveniently held in Midtown Manhattan, fit around your busy schedule and satisfy the 150-hour requirement for the NY CPA exam. Our Executive MBA Program prepares you to accelerate your career potential and prepare you for a shifting global economy all while staying in your current job. Targeted toward those who have work experience and wish to advance their career. You will get the business knowledge you need to succeed, in the context of the highest business ethical ideals, in a unique way that only Yeshiva University can deliver. Contact us for application assistance. Margie Townsend Associate Director of Program Recruitment mmartin4@yu.edu

3 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING Our comprehensive Master of Science in Accounting Program will thoroughly prepare you for a career as a certified public accountant in New York State. Ideal for those with an undergraduate degree in accounting or another business discipline, the coursework focuses on both theory and practical application of advanced topics in accounting. You will become proficient at utilizing your knowledge in realworld scenarios. AREAS OF STUDY The program will equip you with a broad range of accounting abilities in: Accounting Information Systems Business Ethics Forensic Accounting Governmental Accounting Investment Strategies Taxation Accounting for Income Taxes (Summer only) Accounting Information Systems Advanced Auditing Advanced Taxation Business Ethics Business Leadership Contemporary Topics in Accounting Deferred Compensation Federal Income Tax: Entities Federal Income Tax: Individual Financial Statement Analysis Forensic Accounting Hedge Funds Not-For-Profit and Governmental Accounting State Income Tax (Summer only) Taxation of S Corps (Summer only) CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS Our 30-credit curriculum offers maximum flexibility, with full-time and part-time options, as well as evening classes for your convenience. Courses are taught by experienced professionals dedicated to building your skills by fostering a deep understanding of the crucial influences on the business world. 30 CREDITS 1 Year Full-Time 2 Years Part-Time We operate on a rolling admissions basis; applications are considered for the next available starting date. New students are accepted in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Official Transcripts 27 general business credits for non-accounting majors GMAT score* Two letters of recommendation Résumé *Syms graduates and graduates of other AACSB-accredited business schools with an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher are not required to submit GMAT scores. For additional information about admission requirements and other administrative issues, including application deadlines, please contact Margie Townsend at mmartin4@yu.edu MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION Are you an accountant or business professional looking to take your career to the next level? Are you preparing to take the CPA exam? Syms offers a 30-credit, one-year MS in Taxation. Taught by CPAs, JDs and IRS agents with extensive hands-on, real-world experience, courses address the fundamentals of an ever-changing tax world and the latest developments in the world of best tax practice and satisfy the 150-hour requirement for the CPA exam. EXPAND YOUR POTENTIAL With the current demand for tax professionals exceeding the supply, your career choices with a Syms Graduate Tax Degree are extensive, including: Consulting and Investment Banking Firms CPA firms, big and small, domestic and international Entrepreneurial start-ups I.R.S. or F.B.I. State and local agencies Transnational conglomerates Your own proprietorship Contemporary Topics in Taxation Deferred Compensation Estate Tax and Planning Ethical Tax Practice and Procedure Federal Income Tax II Reorganizations and Liquidations State and Local Taxation Taxation of S Corps and Other Flow Through Entities Tax Research and Writing International Taxation Students who have not taken an Individual Taxation course in college will be required to take it during the summer before entering the Masters in Taxation Program. 30 CREDITS 1 Year Full-Time Bachelor s degree in accounting or another business discipline (finance, marketing, management or economics) Résumé Official college transcript Minimum 3.0 GPA FULL-TIME One Year: Two nights a week three semesters required four classes in the Fall and Spring semesters and two during the summer. 30 credits Satisfies the 150-hour requirement for the New York State CPA exam Covers domestic, international and state taxation, ethics, training, and practical planning Midtown Manhattan location enables students to attend classes while pursuing employment opportunities Evening classes allows for working and/or studying for the CPA exam For additional information about this program, including application deadlines, please contact Professor Leonard Fuld, CPA, MBA, APC, lfuld@yu.edu or

4 EXECUTIVE MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Syms Executive MBA Program is designed to accommodate the needs of high-achievers, business enthusiasts, who want to take the next step in their career. Our curriculum augmented by small, personalized classes; outstanding faculty; and an extensive alumni network offers an exciting array of business topics. It was developed to challenge students to hone their business expertise in a way that prepares them to achieve their professional goals. The course offerings in the Executive MBA program include: Business Law, Regulation and Ethics Business Strategy Corporate Finance Decision Models Entrepreneurship and the Management of Change Financial Accounting Financial Management Foundations of Business Management Accounting Marketing and Social Media Marketing Management Statistics for Managers Summer Residency EMBA PROGRAM SNAPSHOT Sunday class schedule Online and in-person courses to fit your busy schedule 24-month, six-semester Executive MBA program at one of our Manhattan campuses General management curriculum comprising 48 credits Two summer residencies Bachelor s degree in any discipline Minimum GPA: 3.0 Minimum of three years of work experience GMAT/GRE can be waived depending on the type of degree and professional experience TOEFL (International Students only) Personal interview For additional information about this program, including application deadlines, please contact Professor Tamar Avnet, PhD, at avnet@yu.edu The flexible schedule of Sunday classes was perfect for my busy work schedule and that was really the deciding factor. No other program could really accommodate my schedule in that way. ESTI L, EMBA ALUMNUS, SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS I specifically found the microeconomics, corporate finance, and accounting courses fun and enlightening, and I now use what I ve learned regularly in making business and investing decisions. MORDECHAI P., EMBA ALUMNUS, SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

5 WILF CAMPUS 2495 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY ISRAEL HENRY BEREN CAMPUS 215 Lexington Avenue New York, NY Michael Strauss, MBA Dean of Sy Syms School of Business Assistant to the Provost Avi Giloni, PhD Associate Dean Department Chair, Information and Decision Sciences