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Accounting (MS)
Take your accounting expertise to the next level with Bradley’s STEM-designated Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program. Designed to prepare you for CPA licensure, this program equips you with advanced skills in financial analysis, auditing, and strategic decision-making—key for thriving in public, private, and nonprofit accounting.
Accredited by AACSB International, our MSA program blends in-depth study, hands-on research, and real-world applications to help you tackle the evolving challenges of the accounting profession. Whether you’re aiming for leadership roles, specialized expertise, or a competitive edge in the job market, this program provides the tools to achieve your goals.
Experiential Learning
You’ll gain experience managing data and turning it into recommendations to support action. With this degree, you will be a step closer to mid- or upper-level management positions at your next organization.
Program Details
Required Courses – 24 hrs.
- ATG 600: Professional Career Planning (3 hrs.)
- ATG 601: Financial Accounting Research Application (3 hrs.)
- ATG 657: Advanced Auditing (3 hrs.)
- ATG 670: Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting (3 hrs.)
- ATG 677: Tax Research (3 hrs.)
- ATG 691: Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting (3 hrs.)
- MIS 571: Business Analytics Software and Applications (3 hrs.)
- MIS 573: Data Visualization for Business Analytics (3 hrs.)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program work for nationally-recognized accounting firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY and RSM, as well as Fortune 100 companies like Caterpillar, State Farm, Bank of America, John Deere, and ADM.