MS in Accounting Transitions Track
Turn ambition into action with our highly-ranked online accounting program.
We’ve designed the MS in Accounting Transitions Track for students with non-accounting backgrounds who would like to enter this rapidly growing field. It's an affordable, flexible, world-class education that prepares students for new career possibilities.
Why Switch to a Career in Accounting?
The accounting field is booming. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for accounting expertise will grow 6 percent from now to 2033. Isenberg’s MS in Accounting, which is AACSB-accredited at both the school and program levels, is an efficient, flexible, and affordable path to a career in accounting.
The Isenberg MS in Accounting Transitions Track will provide you with skills and expertise to pursue a career in the field of accounting. You will gain knowledge in auditing, tax, financial valuation and explore ethical standards, and can choose from three focus areas of specialized knowledge in Forensic Accounting, Data Analytics and Taxation.
Our Transitions Track – which requires between 33 and 45 credits – is designed for students with non-accounting backgrounds who would like to enter this rapidly growing field. The curriculum includes all core courses of the MS in Accounting, along with foundational accounting courses that get students up to speed for more advanced concepts.
Fulfill your elective credit requirements with focus areas in forensic accounting, data analytics, or taxation, and add the specialized skills and knowledge demanded by firms today.
We built this program for maximum flexibility. Our online offerings allow you to take classes from any place at any time, completing your assignments at a time that works for you.
The quality of our department is reflected in the excellent record of student placement, the success of our graduates, and the strong support of our alumni. We are a primary recruiting school for the most distinguished employers in public accounting, including the Big 4 public accounting firms and many outstanding regional and local firms.
Isenberg's Office of Career Success offers the career and professional development support you need for an accounting career. Work with a dedicated career coach and visit the IConnect portal for job postings, career events, and a suite of resources
4+1 Master's Degrees
Earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years through Isenberg's 4+1 programs. Available to eligible UMass Amherst and Five College students, the pathway includes the Master of Finance (MF), Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Science in Sport Management, and Master of Science in Management (MSM).
UMass Amherst students may also qualify for an accelerated option, allowing them to complete both degrees in fewer than five years. Students are encouraged to apply to their chosen master's program during their junior year or early in their senior year to maximize the benefits of the 4+1 pathway.
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Isenberg MS Programs In-person at Charles River Campus
Isenberg offers students in-person weekend and evening opportunities at UMass Amherst’s Charles River Campus in Newton, Mass. Newton is close to the greater Boston area, home to one of the world’s leading life sciences clusters, a major financial center, and many consulting and professional service firms.
The MS in Business Analytics is offered as a 1-year full-time program, on-campus at the Charles River Campus. Starting in Fall 2026, an expanded set of courses from the MBA, MS in Accounting, and MS in Management will be offered during the weekday evenings and on select Saturdays.
UMass Amherst accepts students from all 50 states into online programs and classes. The University of Massachusetts Amherst operates distance education classes and programs for out-of-state students under the terms and provisions of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). California does not participate in the Agreement but allows all public institutions to offer distance education to its residents.
Revolutionary Flexibility
This Isenberg program participates in the UMass Flex initiative, providing students with flexible access to courses offered at UMass Amherst.
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Fill out the form to start the conversation and one of our program specialists will follow up with you directly. You'll also receive a link to download our MS in Accounting brochure and program information emails.
Apply Now
Follow our step-by-step process to complete your online application.
- Review the program specific admissions requirements.
- Click Apply Now to go to the University's Graduate School site where you can find a link to the secure online application.
- First-time users will need to create an account to start a new application. Note: You can submit your application before you have all your materials ready, simply save and resume your application as you gather required materials.
- After submitting, track your application at the Graduate School Status of Application page.