Accounting & Business Advisory Services (M.S.)

Why Earn an M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services?

Graduates of this program will have the necessary background in accounting and analytics to pursue careers in accounting, auditing, taxation or management consulting. Students may take courses at Towson University, University of Baltimore or online. 

The accounting and business advisory services master’s degree program is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the highest standard for business education.

STEM Designation

Data analytics, financial analysis, information systems and quantitative analysis are integral to the higher-level skills impacting the accounting profession. STEM designation allows graduates of the program with F-1 visas to remain in the United States for an additional 24 months under the optional practical training STEM extension. Learn more. 

Admission and Degree Requirements

If you already hold a bachelor's degree in accounting from another institution, the additional specialized accounting coursework will count towards Maryland's 150-hour requirement to become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Maryland and many other states. Students with bachelor’s degrees in other fields are eligible for the program but must complete additional preparatory course work.

• View admission requirements and deadlines to apply to the program.
• View degree requirements and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.

A Student’s Perspective on the Program 

Watch this video and hear TU alumna Kochakorn “Mie” Rattanawatkul ’17 talk about her experience in the accounting and business advisory services program.