Master of Science in Accounting

Data analytics is applied in all business areas, and accounting is no exception. Accountants deal with data for budgeting, planning, data management and auditing. Through the Business Analytics option, you will:

• Identify where data can solve complex business and accounting questions, shape corporate strategy, forecast financial trends and thwart fraud.
• Understand how structured and unstructured data is collected, created and stored.
• Access and manipulate data for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Apply various analytics tools to answer complex business questions, including identifying and evaluating relevant associations, relationships and outliers of accounting-related data.

For more information, visit the degree pathway for the Business Analytics option in the Academic Catalog.

The Manning School of Business is committed to preparing students for the global economy, as evidenced by our internationally recognized accreditation by the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). Accountants are required worldwide, and many professionals take the opportunity to visit and work in new countries. Through the International Business Option, you will:

• Improve your understanding of the intricacies of operating in the global marketplace.
• Increase your sensitivity to cultural differences and how they impact business relationships.
• Identify implications to accounting of globalization.

For more information, see the degree pathway for the International Business option in the Graduate Catalog.

Corporate accounting professionals have many responsibilities that differ from those entering public accounting. Through the Corporate Accounting Leadership option, you can expect to:

• Improve your understanding of organizational challenges and the accountants' role in meeting those challenges.
• Develop the skills to collaborate with others and inspire teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Learn various measures of reporting organizational performance in compliance with relevant standards and regulations, including technology management and data analytics.

For more information, see the degree pathway for the Corporate Accounting Leadership option in the Graduate Catalog.

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.

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

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

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). Learn more at UMass Lowell 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 Financial Aid if you have questions about your eligibility.