Master of Science in Accounting Analytics

Program of Study

The Master of Science in Accounting Analytics (MSAA) program in the Manning School of Business at UMass Lowell provides an economically affordable opportunity to prepare students for success in a competitive environment and a respected profession, one whose members continue to be in high demand from public accounting firms, financial institutions, industry, government agencies, municipalities, schools, hospitals and charitable organizations. Coursework completed in the MSAA will also be helpful in preparation for the CPA examination.

The MSAA program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis and all courses are available online. For a full-time student, the 10-course, 30-credit program can typically be completed in one calendar year (e.g., four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two in the summer). Part-time students will, on average, complete the program in about three years. We accept students with undergraduate accounting, business ,and non-business degrees. Students without an undergraduate accounting degree from an accredited U.S. institution will have to complete a series of prerequisite courses prior to beginning the MSAA program

Admission Requirements

  • GPA - Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.000 (overall); comparable accounting GPA.
  • Official GMAT and GRE scores are no longer required. 
  • Successful completion of all other University of Massachusetts Lowell Graduate Admissions requirements including:
    • two letters of recommendation,
    • Master of Science in Accounting TOEFL minimums.
  • Exceptions or modifications to the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • An internship or other relevant employment in the field is strongly encouraged, either before or during the program.
  • Students without an undergraduate accounting degree will need to complete the following courses prior to being considered for the MSA: Principles of Financial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting II, Cost Accounting, Federal Income Tax, and Auditing. These courses can be taken either at UMass Lowell (offered through our ), or at any other AACSB-accredited university. Additional coursework in business might also be necessary. Please contact the MSAA coordinator for more information.
  • For more information on admissions requirements, please see the UMass Lowell Graduate Admission website.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Accounting Analytics requires 10 courses (30 credits). Students complete a core of 6 required courses (18 credits), one additional accounting course (3 credits), and then complete three courses (9 credits) from non-accounting STEM electives. 

The courses in the Manning School of Business are currently offered in an accelerated 8-week format. Student are allowed to register for a maximum of two courses (6 credits) per 8 week term. In order to petition to take more than two courses per 8-week term, the student needs to submit a graduate academic petition to the Manning School Graduate Office.

Students without an accounting undergraduate degree granted by an accredited US institution will be required to complete a series of up to eight accounting prerequisite courses prior to starting the MSAA courses. For details on program prerequisites, Please contact the MSAA Coordinator.

Degree Pathway

Academic and Graduation Requirements

  • Academic and graduation requirements will be similar to those of the Manning School of Business MBA program.
  • No more than six course credits of grades below a B may be counted toward the MSAA.
  • No graduate degree will be awarded to any student whose overall cumulative grade point average falls below 3.000.
  • Other policies, as contained in the UMass Lowell graduate catalog, will also apply as appropriate.
  • For a full-time student, the 10-course, 30-credit MSAA program can typically be completed in one calendar year (e.g., four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two in the summer).
  • Part-time students will proceed at a slower and more varied pace (on average, about three years).
  • The Manning School of Business will accept up to six graduate credits from other AACSB institutions on a case-by-case basis.

For more information about the Master of Science in Accounting, contact:

Huimin (Amy) Chen
MSA/MSAA Coordinator
Phone: 978-934-2898
Email: huimin_chen@uml.edu

Updated 4/29/25

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