According to the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), 41 percent of individuals hired nationally in 2012 possessed master’s degrees.

 

Why Choose an Online Master of Science in Accounting from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota?

• Preparation for career advancement by including management courses within program
• Opportunity to earn a master’s degree while preparing for the CPA exam and CMA certification
• Program is not only technical, but provides soft skills as well

Advance into accounting leadership with an online master's degree in accounting. Developed in collaboration with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) partners and Chief Financial Officers (CFO), the program goes beyond a mastery of core quantitative abilities and focuses on the skills required for advanced managerial roles such as communication, ethical leadership, and strategic management.

Learn from and network with an expert faculty that teaches innovative courses like forensic accounting. Tuition is affordable and includes a wifi-enabled iPad, so coursework can be completed anywhere, on your time. Financial aid is also available.

Program Highlights

Graduate confident in your ability to:

• Apply advanced accounting knowledge to organizational issues.
• Implement ethical decision-making processes.
• Clearly communicate complex financial information.
• Manage accounting teams to achieve established goals.