Master of Science in Accountancy
Objective
Becoming a CPA is just the beginning when it comes to standing out in the business world. Top firms look for industry-ready graduates who can add value from day one. Miami Herbert’s Master of Science in Accountancy provides you with the knowledge, analytical precision, and leadership skills to rise as a trusted financial advisor.
Graduate confidently and prepared to make the right recommendations and maximize the value of top accounting firms or corporations. This STEM-designated program offers a deep focus in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, and information systems demanded of accounting professionals in public accountancy, corporate finance, and government today. The program is among just a handful nationwide fully accredited by AACSB International, the leading accrediting body for business schools worldwide.
Who's It For?
The Master of Science in Accountancy program is designed for aspiring accountants, auditors, and financial professionals who seek to expand their technical expertise and accelerate their careers.
Students may choose from two distinct paths that share the same curriculum, faculty, and course sequence:
| Track | Duration | Schedule | Ideal For |
| Full-time | 10 months | Daytime and evening classes | Recent graduates who are ready to pursue their CPA, or to start their careers |
| Professional (Part-Time) | 24 months | Flexible evening schedule | Working professionals seeking to advance their careers without pausing their employment |
Both options lead to the same degree, with no change in curriculum or faculty. The professional track simply extends the program timeline- offering flexibility for those balancing it all.
Program Type
Specialized Masters
Location
On Campus
Time Commitment
Full Time/Part Time
Start Date
August
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Differentiators
Employment
90% of those seeking employment achieved a full-time job after graduation.
Pass Rate
Miami Herbert’s CPA exam first time pass rate compares to the national average of 55%.
Points Higher
The average Miami Herbert student CPA exam score is 8+ points higher than the national average of 72.3.
Ranked
The Financial Times ranking placed Miami Herbert’s Master of Accountancy at #37, 2020.
Future-Proof Your Career
When you graduate from Miami Herbert, you join a diverse community of 45,000+ business leaders around the world. One-on-one career coaching accelerates your opportunities. Alumni employers include:
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Berkowitz Pollack Brant
- BDO
- Cheery Bekaert
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- Grant Thornton
- KPMG
- Lennar
- Mastec
- MBAF
- PwC
- RSM
- Royal Caribbean
- Ryder
Our Students
"The Master of Science in Accountancy program has provided me with a formula for success through the collective knowledge of my professors, who are deeply passionate about accounting, and an incredibly support group of peers. The university and my program offer an abundance of professional opportunities with a competitive geographic advantage."
“The great variety in the curriculum of the Master of Science in Accountancy program allows students to discover new areas of accounting such as international taxation, forensic accounting, internal audit, and litigation support.”
Faculty
Miguel Minutti-Meza
Diana Falsetta
Dhananjay “DJ” Nanda
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