Overview

University of Massachusetts Boston students in the Accounting program learn the latest in accounting theory and practice from experienced faculty, and gain practical experience through internships and case studies.

Graduates of the program will qualify for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Exam, and leave prepared to pursue a variety of career paths in accounting, including public accounting, corporate accounting, and government accounting.

In the MSA with UMass Boston, you will:

Achieve proficiency with respect to the functional or technical knowledge and skills required for professional accounting careers
Gain knowledge and skills regarding professional integrity and ethics
Gain problem identification and solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills

Gain proficiency in the communications, teamwork and leadership skills required for professional accounting

Career Possibilities

Work in a wide range of industries and are responsible for providing financial advice, tax planning, and accounting services as a CPA. Help businesses and individuals make investment decisions as a financial analyst. Or, use auditing and investigative skills to detect and prevent financial fraud as a forensic accountant. These are just a few of the possibilities an MSA offers.

Become a(n):

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Corporate Accountant
Tax Accountant
Internal Auditor
Financial Analyst
Forensic Accountant
Government Accountant
Nonprofit Accountant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting
Cost Accounting
Federal Tax Planning
Financial & Managerial Auditing
Accounting Information Systems
Organizational Analysis and Skills for Managers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program.
Transcripts; If your transcript is in a language other than English, each page must be accompanied by an English translation, validated by an official public translator.
Official GMAT or GRE scores
Our minimum TOEFL score is 90 and our minimum IELTS score is 6.5
Essay
Part 1 (up to 300 words): Why are you interested in attending graduate school at UMass Boston?
Part 2 (approx. 1,200 words): State a current issue, problem or topic from your intended field of study

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15410 USD / year

≈ 15410 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Boston

Funding

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