Overview

Accounting analytics can help an organization answer financial questions by looking at all the data gathered by a company (e.g., transactional data, financial data, investment analysis, etc.) and analyzing this information to gain significant insights, predict future outcomes, or even ascertain risk.

There are four key types of data analytics–descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive–and each has a role in helping an accountant report on activity happening within an organization. All four of these types of data can be used to create a full picture of what's happening within a business, what decisions can and should be made, and where growth opportunities lie.

This innovative Accounting and Analytics program from Rochester Institute of Technology teaches you how technologies and business analytics are used in the accounting profession, with a specific focus on:

Hands-on experience working with data-science oriented computing languages such as R and Python

Working knowledge of databases in Structured Query Language (SQL) and Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP)

Data visualization skills, such as Tableau

Understanding of essential technologies such as blockchain

Typical Job Titles

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Management Accountant

Financial Analyst

Investment Advisor

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Tax consultant

Accreditation

Saunders College of Business undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the premier accrediting organization for business schools worldwide. Find out more about our rankings and recognitions at: rit.edu/business/rankings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Information and Analytics

Advanced Accounting

Advanced Topics in Auditing and Assurance

Tax Analysis and Strategy

Information Systems Auditing and Assurance Services

Comparative Financial Statement Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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Rolling admission.
Spring intake is only for part-time students.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Finance Accounting Business Intelligence View 412 other Masters in Business Intelligence in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate coursework, including any transfer credit earned.

Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Letters of recommendation are optional.
Students are required to complete online preparatory coursework in R and Python prior to joining the MS in accounting and analytics program. The coursework does not need to be completed prior to applying, and will take roughly 3-4 weeks to complete.

Tuition Fees

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61762 USD / year

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61762 USD / year

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61762 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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