Gain the skills you need to excel in your career with our Master鈥檚 in Accounting. Our program offers comprehensive CPA exam preparation.

MS in Accounting Overview

51视频鈥檚 Master of Science in Accounting will prepare you for diverse careers in public, corporate, government and nonprofit sectors.听The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy has classified our program as Level 1, which satisfies the educational requirements to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

With options available in International Business and Corporate Leadership, you can tailor your degree to your career goals. Our program's flexibility allows you to complete your or as a hybrid mix of online and on-campus courses. Teaching and research assistantships are available to qualifying full-time students.

Accounting Curriculum

The Master's in Accounting is a 10-course, 30-credit master's degree program. You may complete the听general degree pathway in accounting听or choose one of the options.

For a complete list of courses and academic requirements, please visit the Academic Catalog.

All programs are 10 courses, 30 credits.
Required Core Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
Total15
ACCT.6050Government and Non-Profit Accounting3
ACCT.6120Advanced Cost Management3
ACCT.6300Taxation of Business Entities3
ACCT.6400Financial Accounting Theory and Research3
ACCT.6550Advanced Auditing3

General Option Elective Courses (choose 2 of the following)
Course #Course NameCr.
Total6
ACCT.6020Advanced Management and Sustainability Accounting3
ACCT.6220Globalization and Accounting3
ACCT.6230Contemporary Accounting Issues3
ACCT.6450Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting3
ACCT.6600Accounting Data Analytics3
Non-accounting Courses (choose 3)
Course #Course NameCr.
XXXX.XXXXThese 3 courses are generally selected from the 51视频 MBA program, other courses can be selected with the approval of the MSA coordinator.9
Total9
Total = 30 credits
Last updated 06/29/19

All programs are 10 courses, 30 credits.
Required Core Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
Total15
ACCT.6050Government and Non-Profit Accounting3
ACCT.6120Advanced Cost Management3
ACCT.6300Taxation of Business Entities3
ACCT.6400Financial Accounting Theory and Research3
ACCT.6550Advanced Auditing3

Corporate Accounting Leadership Option Required Course
Course #Course NameCr.
ACCT.6020Advanced Management and Sustainability Accounting3
Total3听
Corporate Accounting Leadership Option Elective Courses (choose 1 of the following)
Course #Course NameCr.
Total3
ACCT.6220Globalization and Accounting3
ACCT.6600Accounting Data Analytics3
ACCT.6230Contemporary Accounting Issues3
ACCT.6450Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting3
Corporate Accounting Leadership Option Elective Courses (choose 3 of the following)
Course #Course NameCr.
MGMT.6100Managerial Leadership3
MGMT.6150International Business3
FINA.6010Corporate Finance3
MGMT.6520Human Resources Management3
FINA.6110Financial Statement Analysis3
MGMT.6250Negotiations3
Total9
Total = 30 credits
Last updated 06/29/19

All programs are 10 courses, 30 credits.
Required Core Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
Total15
ACCT.6050Government and Non-Profit Accounting3
ACCT.6120Advanced Cost Management3
ACCT.6300Taxation of Business Entities3
ACCT.6400Financial Accounting Theory and Research3
ACCT.6550Advanced Auditing3

International Business Option Required Course
Course #Course NameCr.
ACCT.6220Globalization and Accounting3
Total3听
International Business Option Elective Courses (choose 1 of the following)
Course #Course NameCr.
Total3
ACCT.6020Advanced Management and Sustainability Accounting3
ACCT.6600Accounting Data Analytics3
ACCT.6230Contemporary Accounting Issues3
ACCT.6450Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting3
International Business Option Elective Courses (choose 3 of the following)
Course #Course NameCr.
FINA.6910International Financial Management3
MGMT.6150International Business3
MKTG.6700International Marketing3
POMS.6020Global Supply Chain3
ENTR.6100Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation3
ENTR.6110Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation3
Total9
Total = 30 credits
Last updated 06/29/19

  1. Disciplinary Knowledge & Analytics: Program graduates will be able to use quantitative and analytical methods to integrate accounting analysis and diagnostic problem-solving skills in order to support management decision-making.
  2. Global Awareness: Program graduates will be able to assess global accounting principles and issues including their impact on business practice.
  3. Ethical Reasoning Skills: Program graduates will be able to apply ethical reasoning for personal and professional decision-making.
  4. Communication and Research: Program graduates will be able to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate accounting-related information and research in both oral and written methods.

Why Study Accounting at 51视频?

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Reputation

51视频鈥檚 Master of Science in Accounting is among the few programs in the country recognized by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The online program consistently ranks among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

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Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Exam Ready

Our program鈥檚 Level 1 status makes it easier for 51视频 accounting graduates to become a CPA.

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Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation

The Manning School of Business is accredited by the AACSB, a distinction earned by only 5% of the world鈥檚 business schools.

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Affordability

Our program can be completed online for under $20,000 if your bachelor's course work satisfies prerequisite course requirements.

Where Our Graduates Work

  • State Street
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Baker Tilly US
  • Raytheon
  • Brown Brothers Harriman
  • BAE Systems, Inc.

Tuition and Admissions

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

Cost Per Credit: $655
Term Registration Fee: $30

Estimated Total Program Cost (30 credits):$19,650听

As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).听Learn more at 51视频 Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit听Financial Aid听if you have questions about your eligibility.

All Manning School of Business master鈥檚 and doctoral applicants must submit:

  1. An application
  2. An application fee
  3. A statement of purpose
  4. Letters of recommendation
  5. Official transcripts
  6. Official test score report听- GRE or GMAT only required for Ph.D. applicants
  7. Resume

Note: All required materials must be received before the application package can be evaluated.听If you need to introduce new references or add other supporting documents, log on to your application, click on 鈥淧rogram Materials鈥 to update your application. Please note the new documents and references will be considered only if your application has not been reviewed for admission.听听

International Students: please see the additional application requirements.

Bachelor's to Master's Students: You will not need to apply via the application portal. Visit the to learn about the process to transition to your desired master's program.

1. Online Application application

Manning School of Business is participating in the common application for business programs (Business CAS). Applications are only being accepted using the online process. Instructions are included in the online application link.

2. Application Fee

The application fee is $75 for each application and is non-refundable. Applications will not be processed until this fee is received or application fee waiver has been approved and delivered to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

3. Statement of Purpose statement

In a separate document, submit a brief statement indicating your immediate and long-range goals, relevant work history, academic honors/awards received, any teaching experience and/or research conducted/published that may be pertinent to your graduate program. Two page recommended maximum.

Note: If you are applying to more than one program, you will need to submit a program-specific statement of purpose with each application package.


4. Letters of Recommendation recommendation

Master's applicants need to submit two (2) letters of recommendation. Doctoral applicants will be asked to submit three (3) letters of recommendation. You will be asked to provide (names and email addresses) referees during the application process and that an automated request will be sent out after completion of your application. If you choose, you may use the graduate admissions recommendation form (pdf) for these; use of the form is optional.

Recommendations should be from instructors who have taught you, ideally in the field to which you are applying. Recommendations may also be from employers or supervisors who are in a position to compare your performance to that of your peers. Please use the recommendation form for these.


5. Official Transcripts transcripts

Provide a complete and official transcript from the institution that awarded or will award you a bachelor鈥檚 degree. You may also include transcripts from other institutions at which you have taken relevant coursework. Please note that waiting for additional transcripts may delay review of your application.

Transcripts should be sent in sealed and signed envelopes mailed to the Office of Graduate Admissions. If you received your degree from 51视频, it is not necessary for you to request a transcript, we are able to provide one for you.

51视频 Graduate Admissions
GPS Center
839 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor
Lowell, MA 01854-3941

International transcripts that do not clearly indicate to the Office of Graduate Admissions that you have received a four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree, the equivalent of an American bachelor's degree must be demonstrated before an application will be processed. Please note, the Office of Graduate Admissions reserves the right to have any application credential evaluated. Baccalaureate verification may be obtained for a fee at:

Center for Educational Documentation, Inc.
P.O. Box 170116
Boston, MA 02117
Telephone: 617-338-7171
Fax: 617-338-7101


test-score 6. Official Test Score Report(s)

51视频鈥檚 school code is 3911.

Ph.D. Program

Our Ph.D. program requires all applicants to submit either the GRE or GMAT score and this test score cannot be waived.

Master's Programs

If you are applying to a Master's program you do not need to submit GRE or GMAT scores, although these will be accepted. If you wish to submit test scores as part of your application, please have the appropriate agency send official test scores to the to the Office of Graduate Admissions.听

If English is NOT the national language in your home country, please submit one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 100 (MBA 90)
  • IELTS: minimum acceptable score is 7.0
  • Duolingo: minimum acceptable score is 135 (MBA 125)
  • ASC English: minimum acceptable level is 6
  • Pearson Test of English: minimum acceptable score is 72 (MBA 64)

resume 7. Resume

Please submit a resume.

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