Accounting (MS)
Program Summary
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Credits: 30 total
Degree: MS
Accreditation: AACSB
College/School: Costello College of Business
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
This MSA program is designed to prepare tomorrow’s global accounting professionals, helping you meet the 150-credit licensing requirement.
Our highly ranked Master of Science in Accounting prepares students to succeed in today’s fast-evolving financial landscape. The program emphasizes current trends in accounting, business ethics, and corporate governance, developing professionals equipped to solve complex challenges in the field. With a curriculum designed to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure in Virginia and many other states, students gain the academic foundation needed to sit for the CPA exam and other professional certifications. The program builds advanced expertise in audit, financial reporting, and tax accounting, while offering the opportunity to tailor your degree with a graduate certificate in forensic accounting, government accounting, analytics, or government contracting. Graduates are prepared to pursue a wide range of respected credentials, including the CPA, CMA, CGFM, CFE, CFA, and CFP.
Career Opportunities
Visit the Costello College of Business website to see the Impact of the Mason MS in Accounting on Your Career.
Those who earn a graduate degree in accounting and pass the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam have greater accounting career opportunities and earning potential. In addition to the opportunities that exist within accounting firms, CPAs can advance to positions including, but not limited to, the following:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Controller
- Chief Operating Officer
Top employers for graduates of this program include Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG, and many more.
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
To learn more about the Impact of the Costello College of Business Master of Science in Accounting on recent alumni, click here.
The CCB Career services team offers lifetime services to all current students and alumni of the MS in Accounting program, including resume and cover letter reviews, salary negotiation, navigating online job boards, networking, mock interviews, etc. Contact the Costello College of Business Career Services today.
Courses
Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the George Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
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Details
Who should apply?
Mason’s online accounting degree is designed for students seeking flexibility in their schedule and working professionals looking to continue their career while attending graduate school.
Tuition and Financial Aid
For the most accurate and up-to-date tuition rates, fees, and financial aid options, please visit our Costello College of Business Graduate Tuition & Financial Aid page.
Application Details
For the most current application requirements and deadlines, please visit our Costello College of Business Application Requirements page.
Why choose George Mason?
- Students enrolled in the program can complete their graduate degree in as little as 11 months. Part-time, the program is two years.
- Online accounting courses are offered in a module format, allowing students to enroll in one or two courses every eight weeks.
- The average starting salary of a Mason MSA graduate is $10,738 more than those with only a BS in Accounting.
- 64% of Mason MS in Accounting graduates had secured a job by the time of their graduation.
- 71% of Mason MS in Accounting graduates secured a position related to their academic or career during their time in the MS in Accounting program.
- Designed to assist you in gaining professional accounting skills in the competitive global arena, the MSA program incorporates a one-week international study tour, or global residency, led by an MSA professor. Previous residencies have taken place in Prague, London, and Frankfurt.
- This program is accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Ready to Apply?
All applicants should review Costello College of Business Application Requirements. For international applicants, see additional requirements for International Students.
Eligibility
- Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent from a US institution that is accredited by one of the organizations found here
- Applicants who have completed 27 college credits in accounting.
Application Materials
- Graduate application (must select part-time option)
- Application fee
- Current resume
- One official copy of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Official GMAT/GRE score (click here for GMAT/GRE waiver information)
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- One goal statement (no more than 750 words) – As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy?
If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the Costello College of Business at 703-239-2670 or [email protected].
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