This MSc Accounting and Finance program is designed to build upon your undergraduate degree, equipping you with advanced skills and practical insights necessary for a global finance career. You will learn how accounting and finance operate in real-world international contexts, focusing on key areas such as international financial reporting, global company finance management, risk handling, understanding global business success factors, and making strategic financial decisions. The course offers valuable ACCA exemptions for four papers, making it an attractive option for those with prior accounting or finance studies seeking to enhance their expertise and stand out in a competitive job market. Graduates are prepared for senior roles, consultancy, risk management, fintech, or investment banking.
The Department of Accounting & Finance at UMass Boston offers a range of programs designed to meet the evolving demands of the industry. Our curriculum is kept current with fast-paced changes in accounting and finance, and our dedicated faculty are focused on student success. We provide rigorous academic knowledge, fostering critical thinking and preparing students to become leaders in their fields. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Finance, as well as graduate programs including Master's degrees in Accounting and Finance, an MBA with Accounting and Finance specializations, and a PhD in Business Administration with a Finance track. A certificate in Investment Management & Quantitative Finance is also available.