Master of Accounting and Analytics at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

University Rank:#951

Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 62,030 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 2, 2026

Accounting and Analytics

Study Accounting and Analytics at Rochester Institute of Technology, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Rochester , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 2, 2026.

About Accounting and Analytics

Combine vital areas of technology, Big Data, AI, and advanced analytics based on a foundation of accounting and auditing.
Hands-on experience working with R and Python computer languages, and Tableau data visualization software
Understand Structured Query Language (SQL) and Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP)
Understand essential technologies such as blockchain

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.

Data Analytics for Accounting: Why Financial Data Matters

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.

Descriptive analytics tell us what is happening. Descriptive analytics categorizes and classifies a range of information. Accountants can use this trove of data to report on what is happening within a company, from cash flow, revenue and expenses, and inventory, to website traffic and social media analytics.

Diagnostic analytics tell us why something happened. Accountants are skilled at using data to create forecasts and predict trends. Diagnostics analytics is the use of data to determine the causes of trends and the correlations between any number of variables. For example, diagnostic analytics can help examine market demand for a product, can provide insight into why a product's sales are up or down, or they can help explore correlation or causation between variables.

Predictive analytics tell us what's going to happen. Will a key piece of machinery break down? Will an organization have enough cash flow in nine months? Should a company anticipate different staffing needs during a specific time period? Predictive analytics helps accountants examine data to forecast a range of different scenarios that can impact drive strategic decision making.

Prescriptive analytics tell us what we should do next. Prescriptive analytics is data-driven decision-making. It's the use of data to determine a course of action. Social media applications use predictive analytics to determine what content to serve you based on your engagement with past content. Banks analyze transaction histories in order to identify fraud. Data on consumer behavior and shopping patterns can determine new product lines and product improvements. Prescriptive analytics can also point to problems that may arise or decision paths to avoid going down.

RIT's Accounting Analytics Degree

In RIT's master's in accounting analytics, you'll develop analytics skills to conduct descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis of accounting information. The program pulls together key areas of technology, finance, strategy, analytics, data modeling, and more to help you advance your accounting career.

This innovative accounting analytics program 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

As an accountant or business professional seeking career advancement, you'll benefit from the accounting analytics courses in areas that are making a significant impact on today's business operations, including big data, AI, and advanced analytics based on the foundation of accounting and auditing. You'll be taught business analytics and technology skills by faculty who teach in RIT's nationally ranked program in management information systems.

Analytics for Accountants

Accounting has become quantitative and technology-infused. As a result, an accounting analytics degree can help you manage internally- and externally-collected data, and analyze it in ways that help your organization grow, respond to change, meet consumer exceptions, make financial decisions, and predict and forecast the future. Graduates of RIT's master's in accounting analytics are in demand and work for dynamic companies in every single industry.

Students are also interested in: Business Administration MBA, Accounting and Financial Analytics Adv. Cert., Business Analytics MS

RIT's accounting analytics degree combines the accounting technologies you need–Big Data, AI, advanced analytics, financial analytics–to gain significant insights, predict future outcomes, or even ascertain risk.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcript(s)

RIT requires transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended, including transcript grading keys.
International students should provide transcripts (or mark sheets) and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions.

To submit your transcript(s) for application review:

Upload copies or official transcript(s) with the submission of your online application, or
Upload your transcript(s) through your admissions portal after you have submitted your application

Upon enrollment at RIT, you will need to contact your prior college or university and request that your official, final records be sent directly to RIT. Documents you upload are not considered official.

Degree Requirements

All applicants to RIT’s graduate programs must hold—or currently be completing—a four-year baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, granted by an accredited college or university.

If you have not yet completed your undergraduate coursework, your admission will be contingent upon submission of your final transcript showing the degree granted and the date of the degree.

3-Year Degrees from International Universities
RIT will review applicants with 3-year degrees from international universities. Students with 3-year degrees from India must meet all of the following conditions:

The college or university is WHED recognized, and
The college or university is NAAC accredited with an "A" grade, and
You have passed in the 1st Class (or equivalent).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may request a WES evaluation or you would need to complete (or be in the process of) postgraduate study.

If your 3-year undergraduate degree is currently in progress, you may be admitted contingent upon obtaining your degree in the 1st class or equivalent.

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana
RIT considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 88

Career

Typical Job Titles

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)	Tax consultant
Management Accountant	Data Analyst
Financial Analyst	Financial Consultant
Investment Advisor	Equity or Credit Analyst
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salary and Career Information for Accounting and Analytics MS

Cooperative Education and Internships

What makes an RIT education exceptional? It's the ability to complete relevant, hands-on career experience. At the graduate level, and paired with an advanced degree, cooperative education and internships give you the unparalleled credentials that truly set you apart. Learn more about graduate co-op and how it provides you with the career experience employers look for in their next top hires.

Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Business co-ops provide hands-on experience that enables you to apply your knowledge of business, management, finance, accounting, and related fields in professional settings. You'll make valuable connections between course work and real-world applications as you build a network of professional contacts.

Students in the accounting and analytics MS are encouraged to participate in at least one cooperative education or internship experience.

Fee Information

Application Fee 65

How to Apply

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Create an RIT admissions account to begin your application. All you need is your email, first and last name, and birthdate to get started.

Accounting and Analytics

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester