MS in Accounting and Business Analysis
Take your accounting degree up a notch with an innovative master’s program designed for future financial leaders.
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With Wisconsin’s Master of Science–Business: Accounting and Business Analysis, you’ll gain advanced technical and analytical skills and a deeper understanding of systems, controls, and data analysis. Hands-on learning and career support will help you land your dream job and advance quickly in your career.
Amplify your professional skills
Learn from renowned faculty and industry experts in taxation, consulting, emerging technology, risk management, and sustainability. Develop strong capabilities in problem-solving, critical thinking, and professional judgment.
Gain a leg up in the job market
Benefit from career coaching and connections to top recruiting companies. Gain advanced knowledge and skills to expand your career opportunities.
Become CPA exam ready
Delve into curriculum aligned with the new CPA exam. Coursework is designed to put you on an accelerated path to exam success.
Experience a Program Aligned With the Industry’s Future
Take the next step and prepare for what’s to come in the accounting profession through this innovative master’s degree designed with the future in mind.
Program at a glance
- One year—Finish in two semesters
- In-person—100% in person to learn from top-notch professors
- Relevant—Coursework aligned with emerging topics in the profession
Career Opportunities + Career Support
Gain access to a variety of career opportunities and network with some of the largest accounting firms in the country. Career coaching and support are a staple in this one-year program—helping you land that dream job.
Certified public accountants with master’s degrees are in high demand. You’ll benefit from a competitive advantage.
Our graduates land jobs across the country, including: Chicago; Milwaukee; Madison, Wisconsin; Minneapolis; Denver; New York City; Portland, Oregon; Dallas; Atlanta; San Francisco; and more.
Common job titles post-graduation
- Audit associate
- Tax associate
- Tax consultant
- Transaction advisory associate
- Forensic accountant
- Financial analyst
- Financial planning associate
- Private wealth tax associate
- Financial reporting analyst
- Financial risk analyst
- Financial advisor
- Budget and financial analyst
- ESG risk advisory associate
Curriculum
Enhance your background in accounting and learn technical, consulting, and analytical skills in this innovative one-year program designed with input from employers.
Top-ranked faculty teach curriculum aligned with where the profession is headed:
- Foundation in Accounting Analytics
- Information Risk, Control & Forensics
- Accounting & Analysis for Reporting Entities
Relevant material is woven into the courses to prepare you for every section of the CPA exam.
Faculty Spotlights
On the path to success
David J. Lesar Professor in Business
On the industry-inspired curriculum
James L. Henderson Professor
What do I need to qualify?
Admissions & Tuition
Deadlines
Applications to begin your degree in September 2024 are now open. Upcoming deadlines:
- January 15, 2024
- March 1, 2024
- May 1, 2024
Tuition
The tuition rate will be $900 per credit for a total of $27,000 for the one-year program.
Meet with us
Schedule a 30-minute consultation with a member of our admissions team to learn more about the program and strategize your application.
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