Accounting University of Massachusetts Lowell

Overview

The Accounting programme at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is designed to equip students with the advanced analytical and technical skills required for high-level roles in the financial sector. This Master of Science degree provides a comprehensive foundation in professional practices while meeting the educational requirements for Certified Public Accountant licensure.

Students can choose to follow a general degree pathway or select specialised options in International Business or Corporate Accounting Leadership. The curriculum focuses on developing global awareness, ethical reasoning, and effective communication skills. These competencies ensure that graduates are prepared to handle complex diagnostic problem-solving in diverse organisational environments.

Why Accounting at the University of Massachusetts Lowell?

The Manning School of Business holds prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a distinction shared by only five per cent of business schools globally. The programme is also recognised by the Institute of Management Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Ranked consistently among the best online graduate business programmes by U.S. News & World Report, the institution provides a high-quality educational experience. Students benefit from modern facilities at the Pulichino Tong Business Center and a curriculum that is specifically aligned with the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy standards.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 28398 per year
• National fee: USD 28398 per year
• Local fee: USD 16186 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of ten courses totalling 30 credits. Modules may include:

• Government and Non-Profit Accounting
• Cost Management
• Taxation of Business Entities
• Financial Accounting Theory and Research
• Auditing
• Management and Sustainability Accounting
• Globalization and Accounting
• Contemporary Accounting Issues
• Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting
• Accounting Data Analytics
• Managerial Leadership
• International Business
• Corporate Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Negotiations
• International Financial Management
• International Marketing
• Global Supply Chain
• Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Careers with Accounting

Graduates from this programme are prepared for diverse roles across the public, corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. The curriculum is specifically tailored to help students succeed in the CPA exam, opening doors to senior auditing and taxation positions. The projected job growth for the sector remains strong according to industry data.

Alumni have secured employment at prestigious global organisations and financial institutions. Notable employers of previous graduates include Fidelity Investments, State Street, Raytheon, and BAE Systems, Inc. Others have found success in specialised firms such as Baker Tilly US and Brown Brothers Harriman.

Accreditation

Departament of Accounting is accredited by the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) in the UK.