Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business’ Master of Science in Accounting/Master of Business Administration combined-degree program puts nonaccounting majors on an accelerated path toward a successful career in accounting.
Cultivate Deep Accounting Knowledge and Fundamental Business Skills
This 15-month curriculum is constructed in partnership with some of the leading accounting firms. Students will build knowledge in both accounting and business, including a four-course concentration in business analytics.
Analytics Concentration
Students will develop their analytical skills through an MBA concentration in analytics. Through four courses students use data to support business decision making and create a measurable improvement on organizational performance.
Integrate Classroom and Professional Experiences
Students will have opportunities to obtain real-world experiences that help them gain a fresh perspective while using relevant skills. They apply their knowledge to actual business challenges through class projects. Starting in January, students leverage their newly acquired skills in a three-month paid corporate residency at a Big 4 or another top accounting firm. Far removed from the typical internship, students work full-time as an associate and have significant responsibilities to deliver on organizational goals.
Students may enroll in this 68-semester-hour master's degree program for full-time study.
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Business Administration Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | ||
| MKTG 6318 | Customer Value and the Enterprise | 2 |
| Strategic Decision Making | ||
| STRT 6318 | Strategic Planning for the Future | 2 |
| Management | ||
| FINA 6318 | Financial Management | 2 |
| HRMG 6318 | Managing the Organization | 2 |
| SCHM 6318 | Managing Operations and the Supply Chain | 2 |
| Innovation and Social Impact | ||
| INNO 6318 | Innovation Driven Strategy | 2 |
| MGMT 6211 | Business Law and Professional Ethics | 2 |
Accounting Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ACCT 6223 | Audit and Other Assurance Services | 6 |
| ACCT 6224 | Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities | 6 |
| ACCT 6226 | Strategic Cost Management | 3 |
| ACCT 6227 | Accounting for Business Combinations | 3 |
| ACCT 6228 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory | 3 |
| Financial Reporting | ||
| ACCT 6217 | Corporate Governance, Ethics, and Financial Reporting | 3 |
| ACCT 6220 | Corporate Financial Reporting and Decision Making 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 6221 | Corporate Financial Reporting and Decision Making 2 | 6 |
| ACCT 6222 | Corporate and Governmental/Nonprofit Financial Reporting and Decision Making | 6 |
Analytics Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| BUSN 6365 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| MGSC 6201 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| MISM 6210 | Information Visuals and Dashboards for Business | 3 |
| MISM 6212 | Data Mining and Machine Learning for Business | 3 |
Elective
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Open Elective | ||
| In consultation with advisor, complete 3 graduate-level semester hours for which prerequisites are met. Choose from the following subject codes: | 3 | |
ACCT, BUSN, ENTR, FINA, HRMG, INTB, MECN, MGMT, MKTG, SCHM, STRT, and TECE | ||
Corporate Residency Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 6964 | Co-op Work Experience | 0 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
68 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | ||
| ACCT 6220 | Corporate Financial Reporting and Decision Making 1 | 3 |
| HRMG 6318 | Managing the Organization | 2 |
| Summer 2 | ||
| ACCT 6221 | Corporate Financial Reporting and Decision Making 2 | 6 |
| BUSN 6365 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| INNO 6318 | Innovation Driven Strategy | 2 |
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 6222 | Corporate and Governmental/Nonprofit Financial Reporting and Decision Making | 6 |
| ACCT 6223 | Audit and Other Assurance Services | 6 |
| ACCT 6224 | Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities | 6 |
| MGSC 6201 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| MISM 6201 | Database Management for Business | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| ACCT 6226 | Strategic Cost Management | 3 |
| BUSN 6964 | Co-op Work Experience | 0 |
| MKTG 6318 | Customer Value and the Enterprise | 2 |
| SCHM 6318 | Managing Operations and the Supply Chain | 2 |
| Summer 1 | ||
| ACCT 6217 | Corporate Governance, Ethics, and Financial Reporting | 3 |
| ACCT 6227 | Accounting for Business Combinations | 3 |
| FINA 6318 | Financial Management | 2 |
| MISM 6212 | Data Mining and Machine Learning for Business | 3 |
| Summer 2 | ||
| ACCT 6228 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory | 3 |
| MGMT 6211 | Business Law and Professional Ethics | 2 |
| STRT 6318 | Strategic Planning for the Future | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |