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Master of Accounting and Analytics

Rochester, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Master

Rochester Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics offered full time on campus by RIT's Saunders College of Business in Rochester, New York.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Accounting and Analytics. Apply relevant theories
Methods
And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Accounting and Analytics.

Career outcomes

Accounts payable specialist
Accounts receivable specialist
Assistant controller
Budget analyst
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Compliance Officer
Controller
FBI Investigator
Financial Analyst
Forensic Accountant
Internal Auditor (CIA)
Junior accountant
Litigation Consultant
Management Accountant
Payroll administrator
Tax consultant
Treasurer

Curriculum

One-year plan of study of 30 semester credit hours. Courses include Comparative Financial Statement Analysis
Accounting Information and Analytics
Tax Analysis and Strategy
Information Systems Auditing and Assurance Services and Text Analytics. Culminates in a project or capstone. Cooperative education is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
Transcripts
Resume
Statement of objectives and two recommendation letters
Prerequisite or bridge courses and GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Four-year baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution, 3-year degrees from some countries reviewed case by case, Transcripts, Resume, Statement, Two recommendations, GRE usually optional, Prerequisites or bridge courses may apply.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 130
PTE Academic 60
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae or resume
Personal statement
References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts and degree certificates
Resume
Personal statement
Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). GRE or GMAT only where the programme asks. Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$57,581 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Rochester
Faculty or school	Saunders College of Business
Department	Department of Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.