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A High-Quality Program in a Format Fit For You

ĢƵ’s Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is a fully online program designed for the student who wants to prepare for a career in accountancy but does not have an undergraduate accounting background. 

Based on their career goals, students can choose from one of two high-impact pathways that will prepare them for a wide range of professions in the accounting industry. Plus, students can earn credits toward the 150 hours required to sit for the CPA exam.

Students may also elect to complete several courses in a face-to face format, which is great for international students pursuing an MSA. Please contact our graduate admission team to learn more about these options.

The GMAT and work experience are not required.

Advance Your Career
With a Program Built For Your Goals

100%
Online in a Format That Fits Your Schedule
12
Months to Complete
#1
Best Value in the Midwest
(U.S. News & World Report)

Choose From Two In-Demand Tracks

Focus your studies and build your career in the area that matters most to you. Our standard MSA pathway emphasizes essential accounting subjects and is a great fit for students who do not wish to specialize in a specific area. ĢƵ’s MSA Plus Financial Reporting Concentration builds on our standard pathway with three additional courses covering advanced topics in financial statements, nonprofit/governmental accounting, and data analytics/analysis.

ĢƵ’s standard MSA pathway is designed for students who do not wish to specialize in a specific area. It emphasizes essential accounting subjects—data analytics, financial reporting, auditing, business law, taxation—from an ethical point of view.

It also offers an optional internship to help students gain more experience at public and private accounting firms. The 30-hour pathway provides graduates with the tools needed to be competitive in professional accounting careers. Students following the standard MSA pathway will need to complete a minimum of 10 courses to earn their degree.

In our MSA Plus Financial Reporting Concentration, students will complete the 10 accounting courses in the standard MSA pathway and three additional courses covering advanced topics in financial statements, nonprofit/governmental accounting, and data analytics/analysis. The MSA Plus is ideal for students planning to sit for the Business Analysis and Reporting CPA exam. It is also ideal for accounting professionals and new/existing CPAs seeking career advancement.

Students who successfully completed equivalent coursework at another accredited graduate program may request up to a maximum of up to two courses (maximum of six credits) transferred and applied toward degree requirements. Requests for transfer of credits are reviewed carefully but transfer is not guaranteed.

A Welcoming, Accessible Master’s Program

MSA graduate Cully Johnston found value in ĢƵ’s “in-depth” and "well-supported” program

Benefits of ĢƵ’s MSA Program

  • Study 100% online in a program that fits your busy schedule with no sacrifice in quality.
  • Collaborate with your classmates and instructors and build a new professional network through our engaging cohort model.
  • Gain experience and confidence by solving business challenges with leaders from the corporate and nonprofit sectors.
  • Receive expert career coaching from our Executives in Residence team of current and former C-suite leaders.
  • Choose from one of two pathways within our flexible MSA program based on your career interests.

Take the next step toward a rewarding career in accounting. 

What You’ll Learn

In ĢƵ’s fully online MSA program, you’ll consider the legal and ethical dimensions of accounting and start building your career. Our challenging, comprehensive, values-based approach to business education is one of the distinctive qualities that sets us apart. 

Our MSA courses are also deeply rooted in experiential learning, enabling you to gain experience handling real-world business challenges. By offering two flexible pathways, we ensure that your career aspirations are met regardless of your chosen route. .

ĢƵ’s traditional MSA pathway is perfect for those seeking to pursue or advance their careers in accounting. Our flexible curriculum allows you to substitute up to two required courses for advanced accounting courses, an accounting internship, or an MBA course.

  • 10 courses (eight weeks each)
  • Finish in as little as 12 months
  • No prior business background or GMAT required
  • Secure internships and full-time positions with help from the Brennan Career Development Program at the Brennan School of Business

Students seeking careers as certified public accountants will gain the foundational skills needed to tackle the CPA exam and its new requirements. This innovative pathway addresses recent changes to the CPA exam by providing three additional courses that will enable students to prepare for the discipline-specific Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) section. Students may substitute one course in this pathway.

  • 13 courses (eight weeks each)
  • Finish in as little as 12 months
  • No prior business background or GMAT required
  • Secure internships and full-time positions with help from the Brennan Career Development Program at the Brennan School of Business

Advance in a Rapidly Growing Career Field

At ĢƵ, you’ll be prepared to not only join the field, but to lead a life of purpose and impact. 

Continued Growth

Demand for accountants is expected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033—much faster than average.

High-Demand Positions

ĢƵ 130,800 openings for accountants and auditors are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.

Areas of Focus

You will acquire the knowledge and skills of a professional accountant with expertise in a wide variety of specialty areas, including:

  • Forensic accounting
  • Fraud accounting
  • Internal auditing
  • Business law
  • Cost Management
  • Taxation

Program Prerequisite

For admission to the program, students should have completed a three credit-hour course equivalent to an undergraduate or graduate financial accounting course from an accredited institution, subject to departmental approval. Students who do not meet this admission requirement may elect to complete ACCT 101 or ACCT 503 at ĢƵ, prior to starting the MSA program requirements.

ĢƵ’s MSA program had small class sizes, which made it easy to ask questions and connect with professors. The courses covered both technical accounting skills and real-world applications, which helped make the material more practical. I appreciated the focus on ethics, which is so important in accounting and the supportive environment made learning easier and more engaging.” 

Sarah Odeh
ĢƵ Graduate, Ernst & Young

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Accountants and auditors are in demand in practically every type of business, institution and government agency. They examine financial records for accuracy, make sure taxes are paid on time and in accordance with the law, and help organizations and businesses find ways to operate more efficiently. The job outlook is particularly strong, according to Labor Department forecasts.

A few of the accounting firms employing ĢƵ business graduates: 

  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • KPMG
  • Plante Moran
  • PwC
  • RSM

We offer our Master of Science in Accounting at a significant discount compared with other graduate business degrees. The cost is $535 per credit hour. Read more about tuition and aid at the Brennan School of Business.

The Brennan School of Business at ĢƵ is AACSB-accredited, a distinction earned by less than six percent of business schools worldwide. AACSB schools are evaluated on a number of factors, including intellectual contributions and impact, student progression and career development and teaching effectiveness. Accreditation is a mark of a strong return on your investment with higher-caliber academics.

To apply, you will need the following: 

  • A bachelor’s degree in any discipline
  • One undergraduate or graduate course in financial accounting (completed with a B or better) from an accredited institution, which must be approved by the department. Students missing the prerequisite can complete the prerequisite in the summer before the program starts in an 8-week online format.
  • A personal statement and résumé
  • Two letters of recommendation may be provided by applicants whose GPA falls below a 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

The GMAT and work experience are not required. 

You may transfer up to six relevant graduate-level credit hours toward your ĢƵ MSA. All transfer credits are subject to approval and must be submitted on an official transcript showing a grade of B or higher. To see if your credits transfer, contact the Office of the Registrar.

Students will find opportunities for financial aid through loans and grants as well as graduate assistantships for those who wish to work with faculty while pursuing their degree.  A 20% tuition discount is also available to ĢƵ alumnae/i. Contact our Office of Financial Aid to learn more. 

We can be reached at (708) 524-6809 or finaid@dom.edu

The Brennan School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction earned by less than six percent of business schools worldwide. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. AACSB schools provide a better return on your investment with higher-caliber academics and degrees of distinction that help advance your business career.

For more information,
please contact:

Office of Graduate Admission
Enrollment Management
gradinfo@dom.edu

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