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ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE CAREER WITH A DEGREE DESIGNED FOR YOU
STAND OUT WITH A DEGREE FROM ONE OF THE
TOP ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
Develop your accounting knowledge, skills and understanding to enhance your career or make a career change with an online master’s degree in accounting and data analytics from Michigan State University. We will prepare you with the technical knowledge and data analytics skills necessary to take advantage of the growing career opportunities in accounting and corporate finance. Thanks to our outstanding reputation with Big4 accounting firms, CFOs and managers in every sector, your degree from MSU will help you land the job you’ve always wanted.
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WHY ACCOUNTING AND DATA ANALYTICS AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY?
ACCELERATE OR LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
Enhance your career or start a new one by learning new skills in accounting, information systems and data analysis to meet the ever-changing needs of the workplace. Gain hands-on experience in data visualization, data mining, modeling, forecasting, statistics and more — skills that are in high demand in all sectors of the economy. When you’re ready to make your next career move, benefit from MSU’s strong reputation, AACSB Accreditation and large alumni network.
DEGREE DESIGNED FOR YOU
Benefit from the flexibility of a fully online program designed for those with or without an accounting background. Take classes at your own pace — complete your degree in as little as one year or take up to five years. Dive deeper into a concentration area — accounting analytics, taxation, managerial analysis for decision making or transaction services (mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and bankruptcy) — to make yourself even more marketable. Plus, we make getting your degree affordable with low tuition and dedicated scholarships for qualifying students.
REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE
We’re known for excellence in accounting preparation — our students’ CPA exam first-time pass rate is 80%, well above the national average. Our world-class faculty integrate accounting, information systems and analytics for a unique approach — centered around you. Working with our extensive alumni in the field, faculty bring modern workplace scenarios to the classroom to help you sharpen your analytical and problem-solving skills so you’re ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
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CONCENTRATION AREAS
BECOME MORE MARKETABLE WITH ONE OF OUR IN-DEMAND CONCENTRATIONS
ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS:
Develop analytical skills to work with both financial and nonfinancial data to solve business challenges related to process improvement, risk assessment and financial auditing.
TAXATION:
Deepen your understanding of taxation principles in the areas of corporations and shareholders, multinational transactions and mergers, and acquisitions.
MANAGERIAL ANALYSIS FOR DECISION MAKING:
Apply accounting and data analysis to strategic decision making. Learn how to manage by the numbers; from establishing KPI's and activity-based-costing all the way through to the balanced scorecard and corporate strategy.
TRANSACTION SERVICES:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial modeling, simulations and other tools to make sound business decisions. Study accounting and tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and bankruptcy.
GRADUATE HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND IN DEMAND FOR A VARIETY OF CAREERS
NON-BUSINESS UNDERGRAD
We make it easy for you to master accounting and data analytic fundamentals. If you are entering the workforce for the first time, re-entering after a pause, or simply looking to move ahead, an MS in Accounting and Data Analytics from MSU equips you with the business acumen and real-world experience you need to succeed in today’s workplace.
BUSINESS UNDERGRAD
Take the knowledge and skills from your bachelor’s in business to the next level. Refresh your knowledge in fundamental coursework or skip the classes you’ve already mastered. Refine your accounting, finance and data analytics skills —using the same tools used in the workforce today — to accelerate your career.
ACCOUNTING UNDERGRAD
Gain exposure to and deepen your understanding of advanced accounting topics like M&A, taxation and complex managerial accounting. With an emphasis on analytics and real-world problems, our MS in Accounting and Data Analytics strengthens your skills and ensures you remain in demand for the entirety of your career.
With MSU’s nationally recognized academic reputation and our status as a top university for accounting graduates, you'll be ready for a variety of accounting and financial management positions within public accounting, corporations, government and not-for-profit organizations. Whether you’re just starting out in business or have extensive accounting experience, MSU’s master’s in accounting and data analytics provides a personalized pathway to the career you’ve dreamed about.