Master of Accounting (Online)
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With this focused, rigorous degree, students will take a deep dive into accounting theory and principles while they gain a solid understanding of the business landscape. The online Master of Accounting program is distinguished by dedicated, expert instructors and a best-in-class digital learning experience.
WashU Olin's online degree programs are divided into three sections, with each one earning a credential. After the first eight months, students earn a Graduate Certificate. This is followed by an Advanced Graduate Certificate during the second eight months, and a degree is earned when students complete the program. This allows students to add impressive credentials to their resumes even before they complete their degrees.
- Graduate Certificate: The online Master of Accounting Graduate Certificate requires completion of 10.5 credits over eight months.
- Advanced Graduate Certificate: The online Master of Accounting Advanced Graduate Certificate requires completion of 12 credits over eight months.
- Online Master of Accounting degree: The online Master of Accounting degree requires completion of 10.5 credits over eight months.
The online Master of Accounting degree requires 33 credit units for completion, and students will take courses in auditing, taxes, ethical decision making in accounting, and business analysis using financial statements. Students hone the skills necessary to advance their career goals in the fields of public accounting, corporate accounting, consulting, and financial services.
Visit Olin's Graduate Programs site for detailed information about this program and its course offerings.
Orientation Program
Students will kick off their enrollment with a weekend immersion program that begins with a program introduction and virtual meet-and-greet. The weekend will include a discussion of program requirements, curriculum, and Olin policies; an overview of university resources; and team-building activities. The week prior to the immersion program, students will have advance access to orientation information via the learn.WashU.online platform. Students will also complete foundation courses to bolster their background and maximize their academic preparation before the start of their degree program.
Students who are pursuing individual certificates or who have taken a pause in enrollment between the Graduate Certificate and the Advanced Graduate Certificate will participate in a short re-orientation session. This session will re-orient students to campus resources and program requirements and reintroduce them to support staff from the Graduate Programs Office.
Master of Accounting (Online) Graduate Certificate Courses
Code | Title | Units |
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ACCT 8002 | Strategic Cost Analysis | 1.5 |
ACCT 8503 | Business Analysis Using Financial Statements | 1.5 |
ACCT 8504 | Advanced Business Analysis Using Financial Statements | 1.5 |
ACCT 8532 | Ethical Decision Making in Accounting | 1.5 |
ACCT 8563 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 |
DAT 8563 | Data Visualization for Business Insights | 1.5 |
- For students who have not had either course work or relevant work experience in accounting, ACCT 560 Introduction to Financial Accounting is recommended prior to program start.
- Between the first and second semester of the Graduate Certificate program, students must complete the Foundations course ACCT 562 Intermediate Financial Accounting.
Master of Accounting (Online) Advanced Graduate Certificate Courses
Code | Title | Units |
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ACCT 8505 | Advances in Management Accounting | 1.5 |
ACCT 8533 | Ethics II | 1.5 |
ACCT 8555 | Accounting Policy and Research | 3 |
ACCT 8564 | Audting | 3 |
DAT 8564 | Database Design and SQL | 1.5 |
MGT 8511A | Law and Business Management | 1.5 |
Master of Accounting (Online) Degree Courses
Code | Title | Units |
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ACCT 8500D | Fraud Prevention and Internal Controls | 1.5 |
ACCT 8567 | Federal Income Tax | 3 |
ACCT 8570 | International Financial Reporting Standards | 1.5 |
ACCT 8571 | International Financial Reporting Standards | 1.5 |
DAT 8560N | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 1.5 |
MGT 8560F | Professional Business Communication | 1.5 |