Business: Financial Management and Accounting

Master of Science in Business

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Is this program right for you?

Bridge finance and accounting expertise to accelerate your career in financial analysis, financial advising, wealth management, financial management, corporate finance, or public accounting. UW–Madison’s MS in Financial Management and Accounting prepares finance professionals for CPA eligibility in most jurisdictions.

Built for individuals with an undergraduate degree in a field other than accounting who seek accounting skills for competitive advantage in financial careers
One-year program qualifies you to sit for the CPA exam in most states while maintaining focus on finance applications
Customize your degree to a career pathway in accounting analytics, financial advising, or capital management
Employers increasingly prefer master’s degrees and CPA credentials for finance roles

Education that works for you

Complete your master’s degree in just two semesters with face-to-face learning on UW–Madison’s campus. Flexible career pathways let you tailor coursework to your specific goals.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Business

Commitment

2 semesters

Tuition

$1,500 per credit

Format

Face-to-face

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Fall

Offered by

Wisconsin School of Business

STEM opt eligible

Supports F-1 Visa

Yes

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Application deadlines

Fall 2027

Deadline: June 1, 2027

Fall 2028

Deadline: June 1, 2028

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What you’ll learn

Master advanced accounting, tax principles and financial analysis skills tailored for finance careers. Our curriculum prepares you for the CPA exam while focusing on real-world financial management applications.

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Advanced financial accounting and reporting
Tax planning and compliance strategies
Financial statement analysis and interpretation
Data-driven business decision-making
Risk assessment and management
Corporate finance applications
Wealth management principles
Professional communication and advisory skills

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