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PURDUE UNIVERSITY : KRANNERT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
MS ACCOUNTING
Master of Science in Accounting—MS(A)
This 10-month MS(A) program prepares you to take the CPA exam
while enhancing your technical skills, improving your written and oral
communication skills, and developing your critical thinking and leadership
skills. Whether you plan to pursue a career in assurance, tax, consulting or
industry, the flexibility of the MS(A) program allows you to get the graduate-
level educational experience you need to be successful. Pair this with the
ability to pursue CMA certification throughout your studies and readiness
to take the CPA exam, and you will appreciate the significant value in the
10-month program.
LENGTH : FORMAT : TYPICAL AGE : PROGRAM FEES:
DEGREE EARNED 10-month program
beginning in August or
Full-Time 22–24 In-State: $15,000
Out-of-State: $30,000
Master of Science 2 semesters
January 30 credit hours AVG. WORK EXPERIENCE : International: $34,500
1–2 quality internships *All fees subject to change
Program Highlights:
• C
ompared to counterparts with bachelor's degrees,
MS Accounting graduates are poised to capitalize on
accelerated promotion opportunities and increased lifetime
earning potential estimated to be as much as $500,000.
• F lexible curriculum for students with two tracks that
include a CPA focus for public and corporate accounting
and a CPA/CMA track designed for specialized corporate
accounting.
• C
ustomized plan of study which emphasizes advanced
accounting electives, excel skills, research opportunities,
professional and ethical standards, communication, and
leadership.
• A
ctive alumni network around the world that includes
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distinguished alumni such as Beth Brooke, CPA and
Global Vice Chair at Ernst & Young (Forbes List of 100
Most Powerful Women).
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY : KRANNERT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
MS ACCOUNTING
"The Krannert School of Management breaks down the entire process of starting a career from start to finish, leaving no stone
unturned. The faculty and staff do everything in their power to give students opportunities to find careers once they have
completed their education. With Krannert's help, I had no shortage of interviews and job offers."
Aaron LoCicero, MS Accounting '13, Tillbrook Melaleuka Group
PLACEMENT DATA
Master of Science
Accounting
Curriculum 30 total required credits
15 Fall Semester credit hours / 15 Spring Semester credit hours
EMPLOYMENT: The MS Accounting program features a flexible curriculum that encourages students to tailor their
coursework to career goals. It includes a combination of required and elective courses, all while
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becoming CPA-exam ready. Courses include:
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Authorization Advanced Auditing and Professional Practice Financial Statement Analysis
Business Law for Accountants Practicum in Taxation
Communications for Accountants Consulting for Entrepreneurship
SALARY: Government Nonprofit Accounting Forensic Accounting
Average Base: $53,700+ International Accounting Advanced Tax Accounting
For more information and course descriptions visit www.krannert.purdue.edu/masters/programs/ms-a
EMPLOYERS:
PublicAccountingEmployers "The flexible curriculum not only gave me the traditional "Throughout this program, I was able to take classes
Deloitte classroom courses, but also afforded me the opportunity and participate in extracurricular activities that helped
to work with real-life clients that helped to further develop develop not only my technical accounting skills but
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me as professional and expand my network. From the also my communication and networking skills. As
KPMG
faculty and staff to the courses offered, Krannert did a result of the classes that I took, I feel much more
PricewaterhouseCoopers
nothing short of equipping me with the necessary skills prepared for the CPA exam and ready to embark on
RSM and knowledge to successfully begin my career." my career in public accounting."
Crowe Horwath Neil Steen, '17 MS Accounting, Crowe Horwath Laura Poletti, '17 MS Accounting, Deloitte
BKD
Plante Moran
DOZ
Blue
Katz, Sapper and Miller
And more...
Corporate Employers
Abbott Labs
Archer Daniels Midland
Caterpillar
General Mills
Citi
Eli Lilly
Morningstar
Raytheon
United Technologies
Cummins
"The opportunities I have had in the Master's Accounting program have
And others...
further developed my career potential. I have had internship experiences that
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allowed me to experience both the public accounting and industry sectors of
Government Employers the accounting world at Ernst & Young, LLP and SC Johnson & Son, Inc. In both
FBI settings I was able to effectively apply the knowledge and skills I have gained
IRS in my classes at Krannert. I also have professors who have become my mentors #2 Accounting & Auditing
Finance & Accounting Svcs. and advisors outside of the classroom as well." Eduniversal (Best-Masters.us)
And more... Claire Conneely, '18 MS Accounting
