The Mitch Daniels School of Business prepares students with the latest technologies and advanced courses for specializations to distinguish candidates to stand out. Our Master’s in Accounting (MSA) program includes a robust plan of study to ready students for multiple roles including public, government and nonprofit accounting. Foundational courses elevate your law, ethics and communication skills. Top firms offer specialized services and higher salary potential for CPA accountants and auditors.
To earn a master’s in accounting at Purdue, you must complete 30 hours of coursework. The robust curriculum fulfills the requirements for CPA.
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | 639 Advanced Auditing and Auditing Analytics |
| 2 | 634 Business Law for Accountants |
| 2 | 6341 Communication for Accountants |
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 2 | Accounting Data Analytics |
| 3 | Accounting Ethics |
| 2 | Accounting Scandals |
| 3 | Advanced Taxation |
| 3 | CPA Capstone |
| 3 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination |
| 3 | Government and Nonprofit Accounting |
| 3 | International Accounting |
| 3 | Practicum in Taxation |
| 2 | Private Equity Accounting |
| 3 | Valuation and Financial Statement Analysis |
| Credits | Course Title |
|---|---|
| 2 | Analyzing Unstructured Data |
| 2 | Big Data |
| 2 | Data Mining |
| 2 | Financial Modeling |
| 3 | Financial Management |
| 2 | Investments |
| 2 | Marketing Management |
| 2 | Negotiations in Organizations |
| 2 | Portfolio Management |
| 2 | Pricing Strategy and Analysis |
| 3 | Strategic Management |
| 2 | Web Data Analytics |
Not a complete list.
A summer internship is highly recommended for those beginning the program in January.
If you would like to receive more information about the MS Accounting program at Purdue, please fill out the form and a program specialist will be in touch.
We also have availability to meet with you virtually to discuss how your goals align with our curriculum, community, student experiences and outcomes to determine if Purdue is the right fit for you!
