The mission of the College of Business is to prepare students for responsible and rewarding careers, as well as to enhance the economic vitality of the city, the region, and the broader business community. The Master of Science in Accountancy and Analytics (MSAA) program serves both missions by creating an opportunity for business professionals to have access to a continuing education program in the accounting and analytics area. The combination of accounting and analytics knowledge will satisfy regional labor requirements as businesses transition to a more data driven environment.
This program is designed to:
- Equip graduates with technical accounting knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Prepare graduates to assume leadership positions in the professional practice of accounting as Certified Public Accountants
- Provide graduates with functional knowledge of data science from a managerial perspective
- Impart graduates with programmatic or professional understanding of the results of data effectively, especially in terms of data visualization and data storytelling.
The Master of Science in Accountancy and Analytics is a 34 credit hour cohort-based program. Graduates of the program may also receive the Graduate Certificate in Managerial Analytics. This graduate certificate is a twelve (12) credit hour certificate that provides business professionals with he skills to thrive in a data driven environment.

