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Graduate Accounting Programs

Education beyond the CPA credential

In today's fast paced world, CPAs must stay on top of the latest rules and changes to stay competitive. One way to move your career forward is with an advanced accounting degree.

Minnesota schools offer a number of different programs geared specifically toward the accounting profession. Learn more about the degrees below.

Masters of Accountancy (MAcc)
Who should consider CPA looking to gain a competitive edge by earning an additional credential

CPA exam taker needing additional credits to become certified
Time commitment 1 year, full-time program
Where offered Carlson School of Management
Contact: Clayton Forester
Phone: 612-625-5555
Email: macct@umn.edu
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Who should consider 4-year accounting degree holder looking for an advanced program to prepare for a career in accounting

CPA exam taker needing additional credits to become certified
Time commitment 1 year, 30 credit degree (online)
Where offered Minnesota State University, Mankato
Contact: Byron Pike
Phone: 507-389-6909
Email: byron.pike@mnsu.edu
Master of Accounting
Who should consider 4-year degree accounting degree holder who want to earn a master’s degree
while preparing for the CPA Exam.
Time commitment 2 years
Where offered Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)
Who should consider Adult learners wanting flexible course schedules who are pursuing skills needed to becoming accounting leaders

CPA exam taker needing additional credits to become certified
Time commitment 20 months, 30 credit degree program (online)
Where offered St. Mary's University
Contact: Alisa DiSalvo
Phone: 507-457-1422
Email: adisalvo@smumn.edu
Master of Business Taxation (MBT)
Who should consider CPA working in an accounting or business field; combines business principles with technical tax
Time commitment 30 credit degree, programs available full and part-time (online)
Where offered Carlson School of Management
Phone: 1-800-293-5689
Email: getstarted@umn.edu
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Who should consider CPA looking to increase marketability with advanced accounting courses
Time commitment 7 courses. Courses may be transferred towards master's degree.
Where offered Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Who should consider CPA looking to obtain your MBA with management concentration. 

CPAs can start your MBA journey at Bethel with nine credits, meaning you won’t have to take three courses—a savings of $5,850.
Time commitment 18-24 months (online only)
Where offered Bethel University 
Contact: Jeanine Parolini
Phone: 651-638-6736
Email: j-parolini@bethel.edu
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Specialization in Accounting
Who should consider CPA looking to continue your education with a management background
Time commitment 2-3 years
Where offered Keller Graduate School of Management

Higher education for non-CPAs

Perhaps you've always considered accounting but never took the steps to make it a career. Or maybe it's time for a career change. Consider adding a master's degree as you prepare to become a CPA.

Master of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM)
Who should consider Person with little or no background in accounting or finance
Time commitment Master's program with track to prepare for CPA or CFA
Where offered Keller Graduate School of Management

Help pay for your education

Concerned about the costs of further education? Review scholarships available for graduate level accounting students.

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