Master of Science in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics Online
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Program Overview
Explore the online MS in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics
$16,156.50
Total Tuition
as few as 10 months
Program Duration
30
Credit Hours
The Master of Science in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics online program from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prepares you for leadership roles with enhanced accounting and business analytics expertise. Develop your ability to solve analytical problems with key accounting tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI), Structured Query Language (SQL) for auditors and Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) software.
In this AACSB-accredited program, you will specialize your accounting capabilities with cutting-edge coursework in accounting analytics, database management, forensic accounting, descriptive data manipulation and more. This online business analytics accountancy master’s program also prepares you to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam.
In this online program, you will learn to:
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the database approach to data management
- Explain the components of a database system
- Formulate the connection between the entity-relationship model and the data structure
- Apply the principles of normalization to the logical design of a relational database
- Revise the design of a relational database based on application-specific physical database design issues
- Learn the general capabilities of a relational database management system and SQL for query processing
- Learn various clauses and commands of Oracle SQL for data retrieval and formatting outputs
- Write fairly complex SQL queries to retrieve data from a database with multiple tables and perform business “data analytics”
- Learn Oracle SQL*Plus commands to write interactive queries and format reports
- Develop an analytics mindset to recognize when and how analytics can address business questions
- Perform descriptive data analysis and manipulation
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the database approach to data management
- Explain the components of a database system
- Formulate the connection between the entity-relationship model and the data structure
- Apply the principles of normalization to the logical design of a relational database
- Revise the design of a relational database based on application-specific physical database design issues
- Learn the general capabilities of a relational database management system and SQL for query processing
- Learn various clauses and commands of Oracle SQL for data retrieval and formatting outputs
- Write fairly complex SQL queries to retrieve data from a database with multiple tables and perform business “data analytics”
- Learn Oracle SQL*Plus commands to write interactive queries and format reports
- Develop an analytics mindset to recognize when and how analytics can address business questions
- Perform descriptive data analysis and manipulation
Career opportunities:
- Audit Associate
- Forensic Accountant
- Transaction Advisory Associate
- Financial Advisor
- Private Wealth Tax Associate
- Audit Associate
- Forensic Accountant
- Transaction Advisory Associate
- Financial Advisor
- Private Wealth Tax Associate
The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975.
Tuition
Take advantage of budget-friendly tuition
Tuition for the MS in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$538.55
Per Credit Hour
$1,615.65
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$16,156.50*
Total Tuition
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Review important start dates and deadlines
The MS in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
1/2/25
Next Application Deadline
1/18/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/18/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
Admissions
Key steps for admission to the online MS in Accountancy – Business Analytics
Admission to the MS in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics online program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate grade point average (GPA), professional resume and previous work in other graduate programs.
Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment*
- Minimum GPA of 2.50 in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework**
- Current resume demonstrating detailed post-bachelor's degree professional work experience
- Personal history information
- All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
- Proof of English Proficiency: minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
*The Accounting Department welcomes applicants
with undergraduate degrees in majors other than accounting, but the applicant
must satisfy the graduate program prerequisites by completing appropriate
undergraduate accounting courses. To complete the MSA prerequisites at
SIUE, please apply as a BSA undergraduate student. Once the
pre-requisites are satisfied, students will be directed on how to
apply/transfer to MSA. For a list of prerequisite courses please see
Program Prerequisite Courses below or contact the Accounting Department.
**Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or lower in undergraduate coursework may be required to submit recent GMAT or GRE scores after initial review of the application.
Admission to the MS in Accountancy program is selective based on a variety of factors. The program, at its discretion, may request GMAT or GRE test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the MS in Accountancy degree.
Applicants should have grades in quantitative courses that indicate a high probability of success in completing the program. A review of quantitative courses will be conducted by the MS in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics program director.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [email protected].
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Students who were not admitted may appeal. These appeals are handled by the MS in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics program director. Students seeking an exception are required to provide the program director with evidence supporting the reason such an exception should be granted. The program director's decision regarding the appeal is final.
Students are expected to enter the program with competencies in computer software and statistics.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Note: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their MS in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics courses. Students who fall below this minimum will be placed on academic probation and referred to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. If the student is permitted to continue in the program, the conditions for continuance will be put in writing and communicated to the student. In addition, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to receive their degree.
Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.
The Master of Science in Accountancy with specializations in Taxation and Business Analytics may not directly qualify you for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); however, some states may recognize the degree and certain courses for meeting licensing criteria. If you intend to pursue CPA licensure, it is highly advisable to reach out to the relevant licensing authority in your intended state of practice. To see a listing of each state's requirements, you can click here: https://nasba.org/licensure/gettingacpalicense/
Courses
Learn more about the courses in your online business analytics accountancy master’s
The MS in Accountancy with a Specialization in Business Analytics online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of accounting core courses and 12 credit hours of electives.
Applicants with bachelor's degrees in areas other than accounting can satisfy the program’s prerequisite requirements by completing the following admission prerequisite courses, or their equivalent, with a GPA of 2.7 or better: ACCT 200 or 524, ACCT 301, ACCT 302, ACCT 303, ACCT 311, ACCT 312, ACCT 315 and ACCT 321.
Applicants with bachelor's degrees in areas other than accounting can satisfy the program’s prerequisite requirements by completing the following admission prerequisite courses, or their equivalent, with a GPA of 2.7 or better: ACCT 200 or 524, ACCT 301, ACCT 302, ACCT 303, ACCT 311, ACCT 312, ACCT 315 and ACCT 321.
These courses do not carry credit toward the MSA. Prerequisite courses taken prior to admission to the MSA program ordinarily must have been taken within six years of the date the applicant is admitted. An MSA student undertaking prerequisite courses may be terminated from the program if the student's GPA calculated over all prerequisite courses taken at SIUE falls below 2.7 for more than one semester, the student receives a grade of less than C in any prerequisite course, or the student fails to make satisfactory progress.
In order to earn your MSA online, you will complete the following required courses.
To complete the specialization, MSA students must complete eight graduate courses including ACCT 565, ACCT 580, and three additional ACCT courses, plus satisfy the following business analytics requirements:
CMIS 566, CMIS 567, MBA 521. Choose one of the following: CMIS 562, CMIS 563, CMIS 564, or CMIS 527.
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