Management: Accounting Concentration, MS

About the Program

The Accounting concentration fro the Management, MS prepares students to take the CPA exam while enhancing their technical skills, improving written and oral communication, and developing critical thinking and leadership abilities. The 30-credit hour program provides students with the data analytics skills that accounting employers seek and prepares them for public, nonprofit, government or corporate accounting. Whether students plan to pursue a career in assurance, forensic accounting, tax or consulting, the flexibility of the program allows for a choice in area of focus and to complete 1-2 internships. Pair this with the built-in access to the Becker Fast Pass CPA prep course and students be well-prepared to pass the CPA exam and launch their career.

With one of the most affordable tuition rates available - combined with the fact that graduates with an Accounting degree and a CPA license are estimated to receive $1.5m more in lifetime career earnings - the Mitch Daniels School of Business accounting program offers exceptional return on investment.

Current students: the Mitch Daniels School of Business offers early admission through the Accounting Pathway Program. Join as early as sophomore year!

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Program Requirements

30 Credits Required

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