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At the heart of any successful company or organization is a strong team of accounting professionals who provide vital information for decision-making and keeping companies within budget restrictions. And accountants with a CPA license are indispensable assets for individuals saving money and planning their financial futures.
When you earn a Master of Accounting degree from Oakland University, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to help you stand out from others, both on the job market and on the job. We’ve designed our one-year-long Master of Accounting program for students who want to pursue careers in public, corporate or non-business accounting.
Whether you want to prepare for the CFA exam or work toward earning your CPA license, our Master of Accounting degree will give you the strong foundation to build a rewarding career in finance and accounting in a vast range of industries and fields.
At the heart of any successful company or organization is a strong team of accounting professionals who provide vital information for decision-making and keeping companies within budget restrictions. And accountants with a CPA license are indispensable assets for individuals saving money and planning their financial futures.
When you earn a Master of Accounting degree from Oakland University, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to help you stand out from others, both on the job market and on the job. We’ve designed our one-year-long Master of Accounting program for students who want to pursue careers in public, corporate or non-business accounting.
Whether you want to prepare for the CFA exam or work toward earning your CPA license, our Master of Accounting degree will give you the strong foundation to build a rewarding career in finance and accounting in a vast range of industries and fields.
There are so many features that help set us apart from other Master of Accounting programs around the region. From our experienced faculty and our tight-knit family of peers and alumni to our dedication to professional training and AACSB accreditation status, our Master of Accounting degree program has everything you need to excel as a professional in the world of accounting.
In our 12-month-long Master of Accounting program, you’ll enhance your business and finance skills and expand your career opportunities in public, corporate, government or nonprofit accounting. The Master of Accounting curriculum also provides the appropriate number of business and accounting credits for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam and the CPA license exam.
At Oakland University, your success is our success, and that shows in our Master of Accounting alums. On average, 94% of students find employment within three months of graduating, and 82% of our graduates either start working with a new employer, achieve a new title with their current employer or receive a salary increase greater than 10%. In addition, the CPA license exam pass rate for our graduates exceeds the national average for first-time candidates.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants with a bachelor’s degree earn an average salary of $78,000. Obtaining a Master of Accounting degree or passing professional examinations such as the CFA exam can greatly increase your salary potential and lead to more career opportunities.
When you graduate with your Master of Accounting from OU, you’ll join an ever-growing community of alums who work at prestigious organizations in Southeastern Michigan and around the country, including:
Our comprehensive Master of Accounting program curriculum covers advanced topics in finance, accounting, auditing, taxation and financial analysis. Students in the Master of Accounting program can immerse themselves in the worlds of accounting and finance even further through exciting elective courses in topics that include real estate, fraud examination and not-for-profit accounting.
Admitted Master of Accounting students must demonstrate proficiency or complete coursework in topics that include introductory- and intermediate-level accounting and managerial skills.
As a student in the Master of Accounting degree program, you could enjoy the following classes:
Not sure if the Master of Accounting degree is right for you? Check out these other graduate degree programs at Oakland and contact our admissions team to discuss your options:
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