Master of Science in Accountancy Online

Choose a pathway that aligns with your accounting goals. Our MS in Accountancy program offers three concentrations.

Tuition: $15,000

Duration: 18 months

Credit hours: 30

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Apply to an MS in Accountancy program that pays off

Gain the advanced tax and accounting skills you need to become the financial advisor every organization aims to have. At Edgewood College, our online accounting master’s degree broadens your scope of modern day accounting practices that are beneficial to any type of employer, including corporate companies, not-for-profit institutions, governmental agencies, private clients, and more.

While MBA accounting graduate programs typically focus on financial advising from a corporate lens, the MS in Accountancy program diversifies your knowledge across public and private sectors with the skillset to support both. Throughout our coursework, you’ll explore topics such as auditing, budgeting, fraud and forensic accounting, financial analysis, taxation, and other specialized areas of accounting. With our newly added concentration options, you are able to tailor your studies to meet the demands of today’s dynamic financial landscape. This advanced knowledge will help you maximize opportunities for your employer/clients, making you a valuable addition to any team.

Potential career opportunities:

Senior auditor
Senior accountant
Director of finance
Financial analyst
Financial manager
Accounting entrepreneur

Is the MS Accountancy program fit for those without a background in accounting?

Yes! Our program welcomes career changers and those who are looking to break into the accounting field. If you do not have a prior accounting degree, you will take 9 credits of foundational courses to prepare for the MS in Accountancy program content. You will take a 5 credit Intermediate Accounting Survey self-paced course with up to 16 weeks to complete. You will then take the self-paced Audit Accounting Survey and Management and Cost Accounting Survey for 2 credits each over an 8-week period of time. After successful completion of the foundational courses you are ready to start the program!

TUITION

CALENDAR

ADMISSIONS

COURSES

Invest in expanded professional opportunities

We understand finances are an important factor in considering your higher education options. Our online programs are competitively priced and can be paid by the course for added flexibility.

Tuition rates listed apply to the 2024-2025 academic year. More detailed information about tuition and financial aid can be found here.

Program: MS in Accountancy
Per credit hour: $500
Per course: $1,500
Per Program: $15,000

Per program (with foundation courses): $19,500

Financial aid
Financial aid is available to those who qualify and who are U.S. citizens. Complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov.

Edgewood College Federal School Code: 003848

Contact us:
Phone: 608.663.4300
Fax: 608.663.3495
Email: ecentral@edgewood.edu
Mailing address: 1000 Edgewood College Dr. Madison, WI 53711

Select your preferred start

Our online programs are designed to fit your schedule. Find your ideal start date below.

Term	Start Date	Application Deadline
Summer	5/19/25	5/5/25
Fall	8/25/25	8/11/25

Course registration is due the day before courses begin for each term.

Get ready to apply to our MS in Accountancy program

Completed graduate application.
Official transcripts reflecting completion of a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from a United States regionally accredited or equivalent post-secondary institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 credits. Students who do not meet the 2.5 GPA requirement may still be considered for conditional admissions.

View our accounting master’s degree curriculum

To complete the Master of Science in Accountancy online program, students must complete 30 credit hours of coursework.

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