Program Introduction
Boston College Carroll School of Management's Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is a 10-month intensive course providing advanced knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in accounting. The program is designed to help students meet the 150-credit hour requirement for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) examination and emphasizes not only the technical aspects of accounting but also ethical decision-making and professional responsibility. The MSA program offers tailored curricula for both accounting and non-accounting undergraduates, ensuring all students can succeed in the accounting field regardless of their background. Through a small cohort-based approach, students can form close relationships with faculty, fellow students, and industry professionals, and gain practical experience opportunities in real business environments.
- Language of InstructionEnglish
- Program Length10 months
- Teaching MethodsOffline
- Core Accounting Courses: Includes courses that deepen accounting expertise such as advanced accounting, auditing, tax accounting, accounting analytics and research, and accounting information systems. - Business and Leadership Courses: Offers courses developing business competencies needed as an accountant, including business law, strategic management, financial management, and data analytics. - Ethics and Professionalism Education: Includes courses covering ethical decision-making and professional conduct standards such as accounting ethics, professional responsibility, and corporate governance. - Practical Experience and Career Development: Opportunities to gain practical experience and expand career prospects through internships, industry projects, workshops, and networking events. - CPA Exam Preparation: Provides specialized preparation courses focusing on the knowledge and test strategies needed for each section of the CPA exam (FAR, AUD, REG, BEC).
CPA
$75,000 ~ $95,000
Corporate Accounting Manager
$70,000 ~ $90,000
Tax Consultant
$72,000 ~ $92,000
| Intakes | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | 2025-01-14 |
Admission Requirement
- GPANo Min Score
- GRE / GMATNo Min Score
100
7.0
- Online ApplicationRequired
- Official transcriptsRequired
- Letters of recommendationRequired
- ResumeRequired
- EssayRequired
- Interview Optional
if requested
- GRE/GMATOptional
- 공인 영어 성적표Required
Certified English Test Score Report
Fees and Funding
$66,540/Year
$17,930/Year
$100