Business: Financial Management and Accounting
Master of Science in Business
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
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
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes
Learn moreApplication deadlines
Fall 2026
- Deadline: June 4, 2026
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.
- 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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