Overview

Fifteen months and you’re in business. The MS in Accounting and Business Administration MBA from Northeastern University prepares you for a rewarding career—even if your undergraduate degree wasn’t in accounting or you studied accounting outside the U.S. This combined degree program—developed in collaboration with top accounting firms—offers a rigorous curriculum that equips you with essential business knowledge, comprehensive accounting experience, and critical analytics skills for success in a stable and dynamic field.

Immerse yourself in a paid three-month corporate residency at a leading firm, where you’ll apply classroom knowledge to associate-level work during accounting’s busy season.

Career outlook

Employers highly value the intense preparation our graduates receive. Completing an MS in Accounting/MBA program sets you up for a rewarding career in the accounting industry by doubling your expertise. The MBA adds essential management skills, making you versatile and ready for roles like staff accountant, senior accountant, manager, and eventually partner in public accounting. In corporate settings, you could progress from financial analyst to CFO, with specialized career paths in tax consulting, forensic accounting, and internal auditing also available.

As part of the program, you’ll gain real-world experience through a paid three-month residency at a Big Four or other top accounting firm during the busy season. Guided by seasoned mentors, you’ll dive into the fast-paced world of accounting, taking on real responsibilities and solving problems as part of a team. Over the past five years, 99% of our graduates have secured jobs within three months of graduation, with 98% receiving offers from the firms where they completed their residencies.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Customer Value and the Enterprise
Strategic Planning for the Future
Financial Management
Managing the Organization
Managing Operations and the Supply Chain
Innovation Driven Strategy
Business Law and Professional Ethics
Audit and Other Assurance Services
Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities
Strategic Cost Management
Accounting for Business Combinations
Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

68 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Accounting View 2154 other Masters in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, log in—or create an account—on our application portal, choose your program, and answer a few questions. You’ll need to submit:
Application form
A personal statement (<=500 words)
Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
Virtual interview (by invitation only)
Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

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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

61980 USD / year

≈ 61980 USD / year
Out-of-State

61980 USD / year

≈ 61980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61980 USD / year

≈ 61980 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.

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Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Key information

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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