Accounting & Analytics, MS
Discover in-depth insights into the world of accounting and analytics. Seattle University's Master's in Accounting and Analytics is the best place to learn.
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Gain In-Demand Skills for Today's Employers with STEM-Designated MSAA Program
Designed for those with an accounting undergraduate degree, our Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) is a STEM-designated program with leadership components. Five out of 15 courses are analytics, while eight are STEM courses.
Our top-ranked graduate accounting program is committed to teaching ethical and purposeful accounting practices. As one of the best accounting schools, we’ll help you learn about more than business. You’ll discover how you can make a difference in the businesses you work with.
As an accounting student at Seattle University, you will benefit from the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence and professional formation as well as a holistic education that focuses on the whole person.
We hope your education helps you bring your full self to your work so you can live your best life—and make the biggest positive impact on those around you.
Top 5% World Business Schools & AACSB accredited
Albers School of Business and Economics
SU: ACCA Accredited
Accredited Education Partner of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Center of Excellence Status
From the Institute of Internal Auditors
Meaningful Connections
Career-Ready Experiences Beyond the Classroom
We understand how important it is to get experience outside of the classroom. As a Master’s in Accounting & Analytics student, you’ll have a variety of opportunities to learn and grow in the greater Seattle community.
Connected to Seattle’s Best Jobs
There’s no better place to learn about accounting than at the Albers School of Business and Economics. Our strong connections to the best companies in Seattle open doors and create opportunities for all our students. The Albers Career Center connects you to the mentors and resources for the current job market.
Real-World Experience That Makes a Difference
Hands-on classes feature projects that connect you to our vibrant neighborhood and the broader city of Seattle. You’ll see right away how your skills can make an impact in the businesses and communities in Seattle. If you want to be part of changing the world through accounting, you’re in the right place.
STEM Courses Prepare for Certification
This STEM-designated program offers unique courses that are tailored for growth as an accounting, auditing, or business risk advisory professional.
Building off of your undergraduate education, the MSAA program provides specific courses relevant for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CMA (Certified Management Accountant) and ACCA (Association of Certified Charter Accountant) exams as well as for your professional growth as an accountant with strong skills in analytics.
With an undergraduate degree in accounting, our program ensures you are en route to completing 225 quarter hours for CPA eligibility.
These courses include IT Audit, Audit Analytics, Data Analytics and Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Fraud Analytics, Emerging Technologies in Audit, Advanced Accounting, Corporate Governance, Law for Accountants, and Business Risk Advisory- among others.
You’ll get real-world experience with an IT audit practicum and a tax practicum that involves community-engaged learning. You can also do a 12-hour internship to gain even more experience.
Preparing for High Demand Accounting Careers
The accounting industry has evolved to include analytics, visualization and emerging technologies in the accounting, audit and risk assurance process. In order to succeed, you need to understand these emerging technologies, analyze data and create data visualizations.
With a master’s in accounting and analytics, you can get a job as an accountant (financial, cost or tax specialist), an auditor, a risk assurance and advisory consultant, financial analyst and more.
Getting an accounting and analytics master's degree gives you an edge with potential employers and sets you up to rise quickly in your organization. Our alumni from this Seattle University program have placed in the Big 4, the top regional firms and companies in the Pacific Northwest region.
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