Accountancy and Analytics (MS)

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2026-Spring 2027 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Master of Science in Accountancy and Analytics

Unit: College of Business (GB)
Department: Accountancy
Academic Plan Code(s): ACANMS, ACANMS_INT

Program Information

The Master of Science in Accountancy and Analytics (MSAA) is a full-time, accelerated, cohort-based 13-month, three-semester program that includes courses in managerial analytics. The program is STEM-designated and students work both collaboratively and independently, and the program is delivered in close collaboration with accounting practitioners, oversight organizations, and local business partners.

The MSAA develops a broad professional toolkit by equipping graduates with advanced technical accounting knowledge grounded in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preparing graduates for leadership roles in accounting and related fields, and providing functional knowledge of data science from a managerial perspective. The curriculum emphasizes the effective communication of data-driven insights, including data visualization and data storytelling, to support managerial and strategic decision-making.

Preparation for professional certification exams is not the primary objective of graduate education, and the MSAA is not structured solely as an exam-preparation program. The program is aligned with the content areas of the CPA Exam and helps students meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA licensure exam in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; requirements may vary by jurisdiction. While the program includes Becker CPA Exam Preparation for academic credit, students are encouraged but not required to sit for any portion of the CPA exam while enrolled. In most jurisdictions, licensure requires a combination of education, examination, and relevant professional experience.

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Accountancy & Analytics (MSAA) program requires a minimum of 34 credit hours for program completion. Currently, all courses are core and there are no electives. 

Students may choose to select the optional Internship Concentration¹ and enroll in three (3) additional credit hours in the Internship in Accounting (MAC 696) course across the program's three semesters. Students enrolled in the Internship Concentration are required to successfully complete the Internship in Accounting course(s) to graduate, requiring a minimum of 37 hours for program completion in this option.

Core Courses (typical course sequencing)

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Students enrolled in the Internship Concentration must complete 3 credits of MAC 696; the credits may be spread over three terms or completed in a single term.  The Internship Concentration requires of a minimum of 37 total credits for completion.  

The Master of Accountancy and Analytics program prepares students to meet the requirements for certification and/or licensure. If you plan to pursue professional licensure or certification you should first determine your state’s criteria for examination and licensure to see how/if our program meets those requirements prior to enrollment. We recommend that you also contact your state’s licensing board directly to verify that the requirements have not changed recently and to answer any questions especially those regarding additional requirements beyond the degree. 

More information about certification or licensure is available at the following website:  https://louisville.edu/about/departments/academic-planning-accountability/disclosures/professional-licensure.

For programs with an online option, more information about certification or licensure is available here: 
https://online.louisville.edu/resources/compliance/license.