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Accounting (MS)

Become Fluent in the “Language of Business”

Are you a self-motivated individual who possesses business acumen, strong math and analytical skills, and a zest for probem solving? The combination of these traits and an MS in Accounting from Michigan Tech will allow you to go far in the business world.

Accounting is known as the “language of business”; it is a crucial component for success in all areas of business. Our program will provide you with the accounting and business background to become fluent in this language and will prepare you to step into the business world ready to compete and add value to a company or governmental organization. Our program is a great fit for those wishing to pursue a career in auditing, taxation, strategic cost management, data analytics, financial reporting, or professional consulting. 

Our School of Business and Economics maintains a high level of student-to-faculty interaction and provides a stimulating classroom environment. Additionally, our faculty members bring real-world business experience to the classroom.

Program Features

  • The Michigan Tech School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
  • Our course-work-only program consists of 30 credit hours and can be completed in less than a year.  Eligible Michigan Tech undergraduate students can complete the Master of Science in Accounting with 24 credit hours of study beyond the BS degree through the Accelerated Master's Program.
  • Our program offers a course of study leading to certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
  • Students from a wide array of undergraduate disciplines may pursue a course of study that provides a path to positions of leadership and management. Read more about how studying accounting can complement your undergraduate degree.
  • Recent graduates from Michigan Tech’s accounting program have accepted audit and tax specialist positions with Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton, as well as corporate accounting positions with Nestle, Caterpillar, and General Motors.
  • Our students receive ample professional networking opportunities with accounting firm partners, corporate executives, distinguished community leaders, faculty, and alumni. Participating organizations include Bemis, Kimberly-Clark, and Pettibone.

Coursework

 Our innovative accounting curriculum focuses upon case studies, seminars, and data analytics to prepare students to make immediate contributions in a professional work environment.

The 18 credits in required coursework provide students with the requisite foundational knowledge, and the elective credits allow students to develop specializations in their area of interest.

Fall

  • Financial Statement Analysis - ACC 5200
  • Strategic Cost Management - ACC 5500
  • MSA Approved Elective
  • MSA Approved Elective

Spring

  • Advanced Audit & Forensic Examination - ACC 5100
  • Accounting Big Data Analytics - ACC 5700
  • MSA Approved Elective
  • MSA Approved Elective

Summer (Track A)

  • Taxation for Decision Makers - ACC 5600
  • Contemporary Issues in Accounting - ACC 5900

Return on Investment

Graduate school is an investment in your career and your future, and you want to know that your investment is a solid one. Michigan Tech was named by Bloomberg Businessweek as a university that “packs an ROI punch.” Quite simply, our graduates get jobs, advance their careers, and find success. Learn more about the cost to attend Michigan Tech.

If you need assistance in financing your degree, there are a variety of aid opportunities that you can explore through the Michigan Tech Graduate School.

International Students

Non-resident tuition for graduate students is the same as resident tuition—a considerable savings compared to other universities. See our Graduate School resources and admissions details.

Student Learning Goals

1. Disciplinary Knowledge – students demonstrate a depth of knowledge in accounting, as well as a breadth of knowledge that

  • enables adaptability and flexibility as knowledge grows and changes
  • recognizes linkages/complementary to other areas/disciplines.

2. Communication – students will be able to communicate technical accounting issues effectively, orally, in writing, and in new media, to a wide variety of audiences.

3. Information Literacy – Students will be able to analyze the need for, strategically access, critically evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically to solve business problems.