Eugene M. Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Master of Science in Accounting

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Master of Science in Accounting focuses on providing students with advanced accounting knowledge and practical skills. The program includes courses in financial accounting, tax, audit, and management accounting over a period of one year. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, preparing them for the complexities of the accounting field.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as certified public accountants (CPAs), internal auditors, tax consultants, or financial analysts. This program equips students for successful careers in public accounting, corporate finance, and management accounting.

Isenberg’s MS in Accounting — the top-ranked program in New England and one of a select few to achieve the prestigious AACSB accreditation in accounting — prepares you for the best jobs in accounting, in a way that fits your lifestyle. Working with internationally recognized faculty in accounting and auditing, you will learn to apply real-world solutions and practices through a progressive curriculum committed to team-based learning and hands-on problem solving. The knowledge you gain in the program will fulfill the educational requirements to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Massachusetts.