graduate school
school of business and economics
earn your graduate degree in accounting
master of science in accounting (msa)
become fluent in the
“language of business”
Are you a self-motivated individual who possesses
business acumen, strong math and analytical skills,
and a desire to embrace a position of leadership in your
professional career? The combination of these traits and
an MS in Accounting from Michigan Tech will allow you to
go far in the business world.
Accounting is known as the “language of business”; it is
a crucial component for success in all areas of business.
Our program will provide you with the accounting and
business background to become fluent in this language
and will prepare you to step into the business world ready
to compete and add value to a company or governmental
organization. Our program is a great fit for those wishing
to pursue a career in accounting, management, budgeting,
taxation, financial reporting, auditing, or consulting.
Students may also complete a course of study leading
to certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or
Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
take advantage of a dynamic
curriculum and placement
opportunities
The Master of Science in Accounting program maintains
a high level of student-to-faculty interaction and
provides a stimulating classroom environment. The
curriculum is cutting edge and designed to stay abreast
with contemporary accounting topics, such as forensic
examination, strategic cost management, and tax planning.
Additionally, our faculty members bring real-world
business experience to the classroom.
Our students can expect to take advantage of professional
networking opportunities with accounting firm partners
and corporate executives. Recent graduates of our program
have accepted positions with Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Grant
Thorton, Nestle, Caterpillar, and General Motors.
faculty spotlight
Our 30-credit-hour program can be completed within
ten months and offers a wide array of electives (12 credit
hours) to ensure that a course of study is designed to meet
each student’s unique interests and goals.
focus on superior-quality
education
The School of Business and Economics is accredited by
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
International (AACSB). This accreditation means that our
school meets a strict set of standards that are designed
to ensure quality in education and research. Less than
5 percent of business schools worldwide hold this
accreditation.
Robert Hutchinson
Associate Professor of
Accounting
Robert Hutchinson joined Michigan
Tech in 2014 as an associate
professor of accounting. His
extensive industry experience
includes cost analysis and auditing.
He has published articles in Advances
in Management Accounting, the
Journal of Manufacturing Technology
Management, and other professional
journals, and has been recognized
for outstanding contribution to
accounting literature by the Institute
of Management Accountants.
www.mtu.edu/business/graduate/accounting • www.mtu.edu/gradschool
admission requirements
financing and awards
Application deadline: Apply by July 31 for
program admission, which takes place in the
fall semester. Applications are reviewed on an
individual basis using a holistic approach.
Earning your accounting degree is an
investment in your career and your future.
Here are a few financial aid opportunities you
can explore as you look for ways to pay for
your degree.
All Students
• Prerequisites: Financial and Intermediate
Accounting
• Graduate School application
• Résumé
• GMAT or GRE*
• Official transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
*Waiver available for applicants with accounting degree
from AACSB-accredited school or substantial work
experience in accounting
International Students
• TOEFL (Recommended Score of 79),
iBTIELTS (Recommended Overall Band
Score of 6.5), or approved waiver
about michigan tech
Michigan Technological University, founded
in 1885, has gained worldwide recognition
for innovative education and scholarship.
Michigan Tech is a leading public research
university, exploring the boundaries of
knowledge, developing new technologies,
and preparing students to create the future
for a prosperous and sustainable world.
Michigan Tech offers more than seventy
graduate degree programs in engineering,
forestry and environmental sciences,
computing, business and economics,
natural and physical sciences, humanities,
technology, and social sciences.
• Graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs)
and graduate research assistantships (GRAs)
are available to qualified applicants. All
students admitted to the Graduate School
are considered for these awards.
• Many graduate students are eligible for a
new set of federal loans, up to $20,500 per
academic year, as an independent student.
Contact Michigan Tech’s Financial Aid Office
at 906-487-2622 or finaid@mtu.edu for more
information on financial aid opportunities
about houghton
Houghton lies in the heart of Upper Michigan’s
scenic Keweenaw Peninsula. The campus
overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just
a few miles from Lake Superior. The area’s
waters and forests, including our 600-acre
recreational forest adjoining campus, offer
students unparalleled opportunity for outdoor
recreation and relaxation. The University’s
7,000 students come from all fifty states and
more than sixty nations, making the area a
vibrant, multicultural community.
applying is easy—and free!
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School of Business and Economics
Michigan Technological University
Academic Office Building, First Floor
1400 Townsend Drive • Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
Phone 906-487-2668 • Fax 906-487-1863 • Email business@mtu.edu
www.mtu.edu/business/graduate/accounting
Graduate School
Email gradadms@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2327
www.mtu.edu/gradschool
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