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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