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The Notre Dame M.S. in Accountancy
At Notre Dame, you will find a top-ranked Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) that allows you to learn from the leaders in your field, and prepare you to excel in today’s complex accounting and finance environments.
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You’ll join a community committed to advancing the common good. That means you’ll find a campus culture where competition is collaborative, not cut-throat, where everyone – students, faculty, staff – is working as a catalyst for excellence in others and the world around us.
Our flexible curriculum, which allows you to take MBA classes, means you can start the Notre Dame MSA in either the spring or fall semesters. You can also add a concentration in data analytics to your MSA, so you are more prepared than ever for the evolving role of today’s accountant.
Notre Dame’s MSA program does not require the GMAT for students who have, or are expected to have, an undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrollment. Applicants from colleges and universities outside the U.S. and unaccredited colleges are required to submit a valid GMAT score.
100%
Of the Class of 2022 accepted a full-time job offer within six months of graduation
80%
Historically, more than 80% of
Notre Dame MSA students receive a job offer with the Big Four
$66,000
The median salary for the
Notre Dame MSA Class of 2022
Add a concentration in data analytics to your studies, so you are more prepared than ever for the evolving role of today’s accountant.
Continuously ranked in the top five by Public Accounting Report, Notre Dame’s M.S. in Accountancy program provides you with a 10-month deep dive into advanced accounting practices that are immediately applicable to whatever job you choose. With an emphasis on ethical decision-making and an international immersion that helps you better understand global political, economic and social landscapes, Notre Dame’s accounting masters will put you on an accelerated path to the career of your choice.
Notre Dame’s Master’s in Accountancy students are perennially recruited by the Big Four firms. Over the past five years, more than 80% of students seeking employment have received offers from the Big Four. Our designated faculty CPA advisor will ensure you meet the requirements for your state, and our broad curriculum will prepare you to face the challenges of a complex, modern business world. And once you’re at a Big Four firm, odds are that there will be a strong Notre Dame alumni network to make you feel at home.
At Notre Dame, you’ll go beyond the numbers to be confident in making ethical decisions and learn professional responsibility. You’ll choose from two tracks while having the flexibility to take MBA electives, so you’ll leave campus prepared for the CPA and ready to face the urgent challenges of today’s business world. Courses designed to sharpen your critical thinking, strengthen your leadership abilities and shape ethical decision-making skills will have you ready to hit the ground running, no matter your career path.
"I successfully re-entered the workforce with more confidence and a fortified sense of purpose after my one-year hiatus to complete the MSA program at Mendoza. My profile coming into the program was not traditional, but I was still given all the support I needed to meet expectations, and the connections I made in 10 months have already proved to be lifelong."