Master of Science in Accounting

Leading your organization demands more than strong financial skills. It demands business and managerial acumen. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota's online Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) instills the advanced accounting practices as well as soft skills to teach you the human side of accounting.

Designed by professionals, for professionals, the MSA program was developed in collaboration with CPA firm partners, CFO’s, and other accounting leaders . These professionals need leaders within their organizations not only to possess the requisite accounting skills but also to be great managers and communicators. The core curriculum of Saint Mary’s program emphasizes highly relevant business topics such as financial communication, leadership, ethics, information systems, and strategic management.

The accounting degree program also provides:

• In-depth knowledge on corporate responsibility
• Strategic planning
• Loss prevention

Faculty possess real-world accounting experience and provide insights and advice both to their on-campus and online students. Saint Mary’s master in accounting program avails students of both practical application and theory in order for them to become accounting experts.

Earn your master’s while receiving credits toward the required 150 credits for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or Certified Management Account (CMA) certification .

If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online Master of Science in Accounting degree program complete the form to request more information.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Online Degree Programs

At Saint Mary's, we take pride in offering online undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to complement the schedules of working adults like you. Get an affordable, convenient education from a top-ranked university that's grounded in real-world applications.

Saint Mary's University's long history of innovation in education continues with our learning management system on an iPad, allowing for learning on the go. Our commitment to our Lasallian Catholic tradition of continuous learning, ethics, and advancing the common good also endures. Through our online programs, we work hard to encourage students to become thoughtful professionals and ethical leaders.

Take the Classroom With You

Discover our revolutionary learning management system on an iPad that puts classes at your fingertips. As a student in our online programs, you will receive an iPad loaded with our learning platform to use during the duration of the program.

• Seamlessly access your course materials
• Keep up with classmates and faculty wherever you are
• Develop mobile technology skills employers value

Gain a practical, career-focused education in a supportive, student-oriented online environment. Find out more about Saint Mary's University and its history of educational innovation.