Master of Science in Accounting Postgraduate Program By Mitch Daniels School of Business |Top Universities
Program Duration

10 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

41,520 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The residential Master of Accounting (MSA) program at Purdue's Daniels School of Business offers a 30-credit-hour curriculum designed to equip you with in-demand data analytics skills that today’s accounting employers value. Prepare for roles in public, nonprofit, government, or corporate accounting, with opportunities to focus on assurance, forensic accounting, tax or consulting. With built-in access to the Becker Fast Pass CPA prep course, 88% of the Daniels School MSA graduates passed the CPA on the first try and 100% passed within two years of graduation.

A master’s in accounting from the Daniels School offers a promising career trajectory: a graduate degree generates a median 17% salary increase over a bachelor’s degree, and our graduates achieved a 92% employment rate within six months, with an average salary of $63,456 and a $3,318 bonus.

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The residential Master of Accounting (MSA) program at Purdue's Daniels School of Business offers a 30-credit-hour curriculum designed to equip you with in-demand data analytics skills that today’s accounting employers value. Prepare for roles in public, nonprofit, government, or corporate accounting, with opportunities to focus on assurance, forensic accounting, tax or consulting. With built-in access to the Becker Fast Pass CPA prep course, 88% of the Daniels School MSA graduates passed the CPA on the first try and 100% passed within two years of graduation.

A master’s in accounting from the Daniels School offers a promising career trajectory: a graduate degree generates a median 17% salary increase over a bachelor’s degree, and our graduates achieved a 92% employment rate within six months, with an average salary of $63,456 and a $3,318 bonus.

Admission requirements

2.6+
93+
  • >2.6 GPA for accounting majors, 3.3 for non-accounting majors
  • Official transcripts
  • 1 Letter of recommendation
  • 1 Relevant internship*
  • Resume
  • Academic statement of purpose
  • Personal history statement 
  • An admissions interview, if selected
01 Aug 2025
10 Months
Aug
Jan
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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41,210 USD

International Students

41,520 USD
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