Master's Degree in Accounting And Financial Management

Choosing which degree to pursue depends on your interests and career goals. At DeVry, for example, our Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management program allows you to choose an emphasis in Finance or CPA exam preparation. Core courses include Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance and Managerial Accounting.

On the other hand, our Master’s in Accounting program is designed specifically for individuals with an undergraduate specialization in accounting or finance. This program can benefit students preparing for the CPA exam as well as licensed CPAs furthering their education in order to pursue additional career goals, such as teaching. Coursework covers topics such as Current Issues in Accounting, and Professional Research for Accountants. Students seeking to take our CPA exam may also enroll in the CPA Exam Preparation courses.

A Master's in Accounting and Financial Management from DeVry can help you prepare to pursue employment opportunities in this field. If you are interested in pursuing a professional certification such as a CPA this program can help you do that as well as work toward employment in one of the following positions:

• Accountant
• Accounting Manager
• Auditor
• Budget Analyst
• Budget Director
• Environmental Green Accountant
• Financial Analyst

Keep in mind that the requirements for these positions are not consistent across all employers and that additional credentials, such as a professional certification, may be required.

A master's degree in accounting and financial management typically takes about two years to complete. Here at DeVry, it can take as little as 1 year and 8 months to earn your master's degree^*.

Please note that the above timeframe does not include the amount of time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree in accounting or financial management. A bachelor's degree in a related field is a prerequisite for a majority of master's degree programs.

^*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.

A Master's Degree in Accounting and Financial Management from DeVry can be worth the investment if you wish to pursue a career in one of these fields. Many companies require accountants and finance professionals to hold a master's degree and some may require them to have professional certifications in addition to their master's degree. By earning a master's degree at DeVry, you can gain an understanding of high-level accounting and financial management concepts and also prepare yourself to pursue opportunities such as the CPA exam at the same time.