Accounting and Analytics MS Program

Accounting increasingly requires both financial expertise and analytical skills. Michigan Tech’s MS in Accounting and Analytics combines these disciplines to prepare students for advanced work in accounting, taxation, auditing, financial reporting, consulting, and related business fields. Develop the knowledge and analytical perspective to evaluate organizational performance and support informed decisions at Michigan Tech’s AACSB-accredited College of Business.

Our Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Michigan Tech students.

Who is This Program For?

The master's in accounting and analytics is a great fit for those students and professionals who want to connect advanced accounting knowledge with financial analysis and organizational decision-making. Consider it if you want to deepen your understanding of accounting practice or complement experience in business, finance, or management.

What You'll Study

The 30-credit coursework program brings together advanced accounting and analytics. Its academic focus encompasses taxation, auditing, financial reporting, consulting, and business valuation, with an emphasis on interpreting financial information and assessing organizational performance.

Where You'll Apply Your Knowledge and Skills

Accounting and analytics can be applied wherever organizations must interpret financial evidence, evaluate performance, or exercise sound judgment. Relevant areas include the following: financial reporting, audit and assurance, and internal controls; tax analysis, accounting research, and advisory work; business valuation and consulting; and data-informed assessment of organizational practices

Previous Accounting and Analytics graduates have accepted specialist positions with Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton, as well as corporate accounting positions with Nestle, Caterpillar, Kohler, and General Motors.

Delivery Options
- Accelerated: MS
- On-Campus: MS

Accounting and Analytics Program Details

Choose a specific degree option or delivery type to learn more about the accounting and analytics program at Michigan Tech.

On-Campus Programs

MS, Accounting and Analytics: Coursework Option

This option requires a minimum of 30 credits be earned through coursework. A limited number of research credits may be used with the approval of the advisor, department, and Graduate Admissions. See degree requirements for more information.

A graduate program may require an oral or written examination before conferring the degree and may require more than the minimum credits listed here:

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	18 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Accelerated MS, Accounting and Analytics

Bachelor's + 1 Year = Master's Degree

Our accelerated master's degree program is a faster, easier way for Michigan Tech students to earn a master's degree. Up to six approved credits from your bachelor's degree can be applied towards your accelerated master's degree. Consult your graduate program director for your individualized plan. If you're thinking about pursuing a master's following your bachelor's this option may be the right choice for you.

Additional Accelerated Master's Program Details

Additional Program Information

Want to learn more about accounting and analytics at Michigan Tech? Visit the department for more information:

Contact

Graduate Director

Laura Sieders

Graduate Assistant

Renae DesRochers

Sample Areas of Interest

Customize your accounting and analytics MS by choosing a focus area, such as the following:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

View the full listing for this program.

Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Using a holistic approach, our graduate admissions team reviews applications on an individual and ongoing basis. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, but you will need to upload them later.

Graduate Admissions Process

Applying to your graduate program is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts or test scores are needed to start). The application process involves three easy steps. Please note that international applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $10 processing fee per application.

See Admissions Steps.

Graduate Admissions Options

Michigan Tech offers several admissions options in order to meet the educational needs of students from a variety of backgrounds. Students should review the options available to them and apply for the program that will best help them achieve their personal educational goals.

See Admissions Options

Graduate Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission to your program as either a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

See additional application requirements, including required materials:

Student Statements

Official Transcripts

Program-Specific Requirements

Program Specific

2 Letters of Recommendation (waived for Michigan Tech undergrads)
Résumé / Curriculum vitae (waived for Michigan Tech undergrads)
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisites: 12 undergraduate credits in Accounting, including Intermediate Accounting
GRE/GMAT not required

International Students

TOEFL scores as of January 21, 2026: Recommended Score of 4.5
- For tests taken before January 21, 2026: Recommended Score of 90 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of at least 6.5

Michigan Tech requires a minimum of 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis

International Student Requirements

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

See International Applicants

Accelerated Master's Requirements

Our Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Michigan Tech students.

Program Specific

Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
12 undergraduate credits in Accounting
No GMAT Requirement

Accredited by HLC

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. We offer over 125 graduate certificates, master's degrees, and PhD programs to provide our students and the world with what tomorrow needs.

Who You'll Learn From

Learn from accounting and analytics faculty whose academic and professional backgrounds inform their reaching. Access guest speakers, alumni, and business professionals, who bring additional perspectives on auditing, reporting, financial analysis, and organizational decisions. These learning connections will help you relate advanced accounting topics to professional practice.