Master of Science
The Winthrop University M.S. in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) is a STEM-designated program that offers an innovative curriculum adapted to the needs of the current marketplace. The program also prepares students to obtain their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Enter the workplace with valuable and advanced knowledge to set yourself apart with an MSAA from Winthrop University.
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Accreditation:
Dr. Philip Gibson
gibsonp@winthrop.edu
803/323-2686
Built-In Certificates
Our M.S. in Accounting and Analytics program includes an Advanced Accounting Certificate and two micro-certificates in Business Analytics and Accounting Analytics.
AACSB Accredited
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) — only 5 percent of the world's business programs hold this accreditation.
GMAT/GRE Waivers
GMAT/GRE waivers are available for those that qualify.
The M.S. in Accounting and Analytics program provides students with an excellent graduate business education that includes a variety of general business topics in addition to the advanced accounting subjects. The program provides the additional course work that students need to sit for the CPA exam and become licensed as a CPA*.
As you complete the core courses in the M.S. in Accounting and Analytics program, you'll gain the following credentials that can enhance your résumé:
Advanced Accounting Certificate
Accounting Analytics Micro-Certificate
Business Analytics Micro-Certificate
* Exact requirements to sit for the CPA exam and to become licensed as a CPA vary by state. Visit the Board of Accountancy in the state in which you intend to practice to get the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Time to completion: 1 - 2 years
Total Credits: 30
Format: Campus-based
Curriculum (M.S. in Accounting and Analytics)
Accounting Application Deadline: No deadline, rolling admission
International Applications: July 15 for fall admission, December 1 for spring admission, May 15 for summer
Note: All admission materials must be received by the Graduate Studies office before an application will be reviewed.
Application requirements for the Master of Business Administration program include:
Note: GRE/GMAT Waivers are available!
Additional Application Requirements for International Applicants:
Visit the international application requirements page for information about the transcript evaluation and English language proficiency requirements, as well as other important information.
To be considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver, please submit a GMAT/GRE waiver request form.
To be considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver, please submit a GMAT/GRE waiver request form.
GMAT/GRE waiver requests will be considered for MBA applicants who meet one of the following waiver criteria and must be requested when completing the application online:
Please note:
"The knowledge is invaluable. I see things other people don’t see when we are making decisions at work. Before, I saw everything from a Finance and Accounting perspective. Now I see the high level picture. I can see how my decisions affect the future of the company and its stakeholders. Moreover, it has helped me identify leadership traits I need to improve."
The Winthrop University Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics program prepares our students for a variety of careers in prominent businesses. Our students have gone on to work in companies such as: