We're teaching the language of business in an environment flexible for the working professional.
The Online M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services is an ideal program for students who are searching for a highly-flexible, AACSB Accredited, accounting program geared toward the working professional.
The Online Program Offers Specializations.
You may follow the tradtional and flexible General Accounting option where you determine the courses that best serve your career goals or you have the option to specialize in one of the following three areas:
Fast-track your degree. Complete your degree in as little as 18 months.
Academically qualified students may take 9-12 credits in fall and spring semesters and up to 6 credits in the summer in order to accelerate their progress through the graduate program.
Program Requirements
This 30-42 credit flexible program includes 30 credits of coursework plus a maximum of 12 credits of foundation coursework for students with an undergraduate degree not in business or accounting.
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Flexible Options
Available fully online. See the fully online program requirements.
Application Deadlines
Fall: Aug. 15; Spring: Jan. 1; Summer: May 1
See the admission requirements
- NOTE: The GMAT test is optional for admission consideration.
Program Costs
Tuition is $875 per credit no matter where you live in the world. Additional fees will be applied. Learn more about tuition and fees.
Whether you are switching careers, or seeking to expand your accounting knowledge and advance your career, our faculty will guide you through it all. They are well-known in the accounting community and share their expertise in preparing for the CPA exam.
That's what make this program different from the ordinary master's in accounting program. When you choose the Online Masters of Science in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program, you'll go beyond just accounting; you'll build your knowledge in areas of finance and information systems, too. A great way to set you apart from the crowd.
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This is a specialized degree program designed to both further the success of current accounting professionals and equip career-changers with the skills necessary to enter and excel in this industry. This innovative program is ideal for those interested in the areas of public accounting, corporate or nonprofit accounting.
News
An image of the Merrick School of Business.
Two Decades of UBalt Alumni Have Shaped Baltimore-Area's Largest Accounting Firms. Read the news release.
Reflections on a Year at the SEC. Faculty Spotlight by Mikhail Pevzner, Ph.D.
Contact Information
Dr. Pevzner's web profile.
Did You Know?
"Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations." Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2015-16 Edition, Accountants and Auditors
(visited June 3, 2024).
Upcoming Admission Events
- Monday, Dec. 9 from 6-7 p.m. | Virtual Session, All School of Business Programs and Certificates - Register
The Merrick School of Business has several program offerings for graduate students.
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Master's Degree Programs
M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services | A STEM-designated program. (offered jointly with Towson University's College of Business and Economics) (A STEM designated program)
Online M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services
M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business | A STEM-designated program.
M.S. in Business-Finance | A STEM-designated program.
M.S. in Cybersecurity Leadership A STEM-designated program.M.S in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship (offered jointly with UBalt's College of Public Affairs)
M.S. in Taxation (offered jointly with UBalt's School of Law)
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Graduate Certificate Programs
The following post-baccalaureate certificates are linked to the MBA program.
The following post-baccalaureate certificates are linked to the M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program.
Government Financial Management
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Continuing Education
Master's Advantage (a post-graduate, non-degree program)