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Accounting, MS

College of Business Graduate Office

Phone: 313-593-4776

Learn How to Utilize Financial Information

students in a classroomRegardless of your undergraduate major, our master’s degree program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn can help you launch a successful accounting career. You’ll learn how to develop, interpret, and use financial information to make sound business decisions. Our curriculum covers a range of accounting topics, including financial information analysis, cash flow analysis, inventory accounting, corporate equity, taxation, and more.

Our flexible program offers classes on campus in the evening, and some are available online. Full-time students typically finish the program in 12-16 months, although most of our students attend part time.

Want to jump start your degree? If you’re a current UM-Dearborn undergraduate student and you’ve been admitted to the master’s program, you can take up to six graduate credits during your final undergraduate semester.

Where an MS in Accounting Will Take You

The advanced training you’ll receive will prepare you for careers in corporate accounting, controllership, and public accounting. It also will help you work toward your CPA credential. You can complete the CPA exam preparation course through CPAexcel at a significant discount, and may even qualify for a 100 percent reimbursement.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$79,880 Median Salary

Accountants and Auditors

Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 126,500 openings for accountants and auditors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$84,940 Median Salary

Budget Analysts

Employment of budget analysts is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 3,600 openings for budget analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$99,580 Median Salary

Personal Financial Advisors

Employment of personal financial advisors is projected to grow 13 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 25,600 openings for personal financial advisors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$99,890 Median Salary

Financial Analysts

Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 27,400 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$156,100 Median Salary

Financial Managers

Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 69,600 openings for financial managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Application Deadlines

Domestic applicants:

Fall term:  August 1
Winter term:  December 1
Summer term:  April 1 (part-time students only)

International applicants:

Fall term:  May 1
Winter term:  September 1
(International not eligible for summer admission)

Admission is rolling. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term, but applications and materials will be accepted until the posted "Last Day to Submit".

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