Accounting/MBA

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

• Earn a combined degree in business and accounting in just 15 months.
• Gain experience in a paid three-month corporate residency at a top accounting firm.
• Prepare for Big Data accounting with a four-course concentration in analytics.
• Connect with peers as you progress within a cohort, forging a strong network along the way.
• Unlock a valuable career advancement opportunity as you prepare to sit for the CPA exam.
• Join our graduates, who can boast a 99% job placement rate within three months of graduation over the last five years.
• Benefit from a 100% corporate-residency placement rate over the last five years.
• Enroll in a program that meets F-1 international student status requirements.

Employers highly value the intense preparation our graduates receive. Completing an MS in Accounting/MBA program sets you up for a rewarding career in the accounting industry by doubling your expertise. The MBA adds essential management skills, making you versatile and ready for roles like staff accountant, senior accountant, manager, and eventually partner in public accounting. In corporate settings, you could progress from financial analyst to CFO, with specialized career paths in tax consulting, forensic accounting, and internal auditing also available.

As part of the program, you’ll gain real-world experience through a paid three-month residency at a Big Four or other top accounting firm during the busy season. Guided by seasoned mentors, you’ll dive into the fast-paced world of accounting, taking on real responsibilities and solving problems as part of a team. Over the past five years, 99% of our graduates have secured jobs within three months of graduation, with 98% receiving offers from the firms where they completed their residencies.

Experience is at the heart of a Northeastern education. As you gear up for a career in business, you’ll have many opportunities for experience-powered learning. In your corporate residency, you’ll apply your classroom knowledge as you take on critical projects and deliver work that makes an impact, forming valuable connections along the way.

Charge your learning with experience outside of the classroom. You’ll be able to take advantage of these opportunities outside the classroom:

• Bloomberg Business Lab
• Commodities Trading Club
• DATA Club
• DEI Fellows
• IDEA Student-Led Venture Accelerator
• Sustainable Finance Club

*Final deadline for international applicants needing a new F-1 or J-1 visa

To apply, log in—or create an account—on our application portal, choose your program, and answer a few questions. You’ll need to submit:

• Application form

• A personal statement (<=500 words)

• Resumé

• Two letters of recommendation

• Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended

• Virtual interview (by invitation only)

• Optional GMAT/GRE test scores

• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)

• Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)