Masters of Science in Accounting Analytics (MSAA)
University of Louisville - College of Business
Key Information
Campus location
Louisville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 25,000
Application deadline
01 Jun 2024
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
Introduction
The UofL College of Business Master of Science in Accounting & Analytics (MSAA) offers the essential tools, resources, and support to develop and enhance your accounting skillset. The MSAA analytics pairing brings your graduate accounting degree up to date, supporting the data-dependent demands of the modern accounting career.
Shorten the time to CPA. Learn the business, financial, analytical, and accounting needs of today’s technologically driven business world. Start today!
Globally ranked #27 by Best Masters 2022.
Program highlights
Stem-designated degree
- GMAT optional
- Managerial Analytics Certificate adds data analytics to your resume
- Competitive 11-month paid internships to maximize your hands-on learning bringing your classroom knowledge to life
- Unlimited access to Becker CPA or CMA Review software with guided study requirements prepares you to sit for the CPA or CMA upon graduation
- Electives integrated with our MBA programs broaden your strategic business scope
- 10-day international study trip or an online global-learning course*
- Exclusive opportunities to network with professionals and leaders in public accounting and other industries
- Professional career coaching with our Lifetime Career Support Promise
*Alternate non-travel course section must be taken if an optional 10-day international study trip is not undertaken. Program charge includes the cost of the trip minus airfare, most dinners, and personal incidentals. No refunds or discounts are applied if the student does not travel.
AACSB Accredited
Our School of Accountancy program holds the prestigious distinction of being separately AACSB accredited — an accolade achieved by only 2% of the world’s accounting programs.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
Fall
- MAC 622 Advanced Accounting Information Systems
- MAC 624 Corporate Taxation
- MAC 644 CPA Exam Preparation BEC
- MAC 660 Financial Statement Analysis
- MAC 668 Statistical Analysis
Spring
- ANLY 620 Advanced Business Analytics
- ANLY 625 Spreadsheet Modeling for Analytics
- MAC 620 Advanced Audit and Assurance Services
- MAC 626 Advanced Corporate Financial Reporting
- MAC 640 CPA Preparation and Review AUD
- MAC 646 CPA Preparation and Review FAR
Summer
- ANLY 610 Database
- ANLY 615 Artificial Intelligence
- ANLY 630 Blockchain
- ANLY 635 Storytelling with Data
- MAC 632 Leadership
- MAC 642 CPA Exam Preparation REG
- MAC 676 Global Learning
- MAC 680 Capstone Project I
- MAC 682 Capstone Project II
Minimum Total Hours: 34
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships, Graduate Research Assistantships, & Student Loans
Merit-Based Scholarships
The Graduate Programs Office awards a range of merit-based scholarships to select, qualified candidates. Applicants are required to apply by the programmatic deadline to be considered. A separate application is not required. GMAT scores above 600 could increase your scholarship opportunities.
College of Business Endowed Scholarships
All enrolled MBA students are eligible to compete for a variety of endowed scholarships. Applications must be submitted in February and include a personal statement. Recipients are notified in late spring. The application link opens in February of each year.
YPAL Scholarship
The University of Louisville and the Young Professionals Association of Louisville have partnered to offer our region’s most promising students scholarship opportunities for the University of Louisville MBA Programs. This is a merit-based scholarship for a working professional who is an active member of YPAL and an exceptional candidate for the MBA programs.
Special MBA Military Rates
We’re proud to offer a special MBA tuition rate of $500 per credit hour ($9500 off) for active-duty and qualifying members of the National Guard/Reserves. You can get a high-quality MBA from a top-ranked, AACSB-accredited institution for only $22,500.
Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence Graduate Board of Advisors Scholarship
The Graduate Level Scholarship will be awarded to help students cover the cost of enrollment in the Online Franchise Management Certificate. Courses include FRAN 601, FRAN 610, FRAN 620, FRAN 630, FRAN 640, and FRAN 650.
William O. Alden Jr. Scholarship
The Alden Scholarship is an external award in the amount of $5,000.00 and is managed by the Community Foundation of Louisville. The award supports outstanding Kentucky graduate students studying business administration (MBA). Candidates must be students attending a college or university in Kentucky (preference given to UofL or UK).
Application details:
- Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)
The College of Business offers up to three (3) GRA positions in various departments. The positions are highly competitive, and those applicants seeking consideration need to document this via the personal statement and again during the Admissions in-person interview. A separate application is not required. GMAT/GRE (650+) equivalency is preferred for consideration. - Direct Graduate/Professional PLUS Loans
Direct Graduate/Professional PLUS loans are available to eligible graduate students. Please visit the UofL Financial Aid Office for details, as well as information related to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student aid).
Prospective and admitted students should direct all financial aid questions and concerns to the University’s Financial Aid Office. A dedicated student and communication service account is monitored by a team equipped to provide assistance to students.