MS in Accounting Transitions Track

Are you contemplating a change of career? Perhaps you have an undergraduate degree in math or social sciences, and you want to shift gears into the world of accounting and auditing. Our Transitions Track is designed for students with non-accounting backgrounds who would like to enter this rapidly growing field.

Transitions Track Admissions

Isenberg seeks the best and brightest. MS in Accounting candidates are evaluated based on academic history, evidence of motivation and aptitude for graduate-level work, and professional experience.

The MS in Accounting program may be entered during the Fall, Spring, or Summer session.

Application Requirements

Application and fee
Personal statement
Resumé/CV
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Two letters of recommendation
GMAT/GRE score. GMAT score is only required at the request of the program director.
TOEFL score (if applicable)

International Applicants

For those who plan to complete the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exams, please click here.
When applying, please submit all required materials by the application deadline. With the number of inquiries we receive, we are unable to review all of your materials prior to the deadline. Thank you for your understanding.

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Contact grad@isenberg.umass.edu or (413) 545-5608

MSA Application Deadlines

Fall Deadline: June 1

Spring Deadline: October 1

Summer Deadline: February 1

Note: At the discretion of the department, applications will continue to be reviewed after the application deadline on a space-available basis.

As we deal with unprecedented events stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that your plans to apply for graduate programs may be affected. In an effort to make the application process as easy as possible, our team has implemented modifications to our standard procedures. Read more.