D’Amore-McKim Graduate Accounting Programs
TURN YOUR PASSION FOR NUMBERS INTO A POWERFUL CAREER
At D’Amore-McKim, accounting is about more than crunching numbers—it’s building a future as a strategic leader in a fastmoving, high-impact industry. Whether you’re coming from an accounting background or pivoting from another field, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
When you study accounting at D’Amore-McKim, you tap into the full power of Northeastern—its global reputation, robust employer and alumni networks, and cutting-edge approach to business education. Our programs combine real-world relevance with the personal attention of small cohorts, mentorship from faculty with deep industry experience, and career support that starts before your first class. It’s a smart, strategic choice—and one that sets you apart.
TWO POWERFUL PATHWAYS TO A CAREER-READY FUTURE
MS in Accounting
Already have an undergraduate degree in accounting? In just seven months, you’ll develop advanced accounting knowledge and specialized expertise in audit or tax and to excel on the CPA exam and stand out in your career—and graduate ready to step into the workforce during peak hiring season.
MS in Accounting/MBA
New to accounting? This 15-month program blends essential accounting skills with business, analytics, and leadership training—giving you the tools to launch a successful career in business, and qualify for the CPA exam, even without a prior background in accounting.
Both programs combine rigorous academics with real-world experience and unmatched career support. You’ll graduate with a degree and the confidence, connections, and credentials to thrive in a dynamic, evolving profession.
CAREER-READY FROM DAY ONE
With strong ties to top accounting firms and a dedicated career services team, you’ll get personalized guidance, hands-on experience, and the connections you need to stand out in a competitive job market.
LEARN FROM EXPERTS WHO CARE
What sets D’Amore-McKim apart isn’t just our industry-aligned curriculum or our accelerated degree timelines—it’s the people. Our world-class faculty brings decades of real-world experience into the classroom and invests personally in your success.
YOUR FUTURE
STARTS HERE
At D’Amore-McKim, your career goals are front and center from day one. With efficient, outcomes-driven programs, unmatched career support from day one, and a tight-knit community of faculty and alumni who are deeply invested in your success, our accounting programs are built for impact. Whether your path is the MSA or the MS in Accounting/MBA, you’ll gain a rigorous foundation, strategic flexibility, and the confidence to lead in a competitive, ever-evolving field.
This program is fast-paced and challenging, but that’s by design. It’s preparing you for the kind of dynamic environment where you’ll thrive at a firm. This experience will teach you discipline and resilience, and it will show you just how much you are capable of.
Olin, MS in Accounting/MBA’25
Jackson
MS in Accounting
LAUNCH YOUR ACCOUNTING CAREER WITH CONFIDENCE—IN JUST SEVEN MONTHS
D’Amore-McKim’s MS in Accounting is built for students with an undergraduate accounting background who are ready to advance quickly and gain the skills employers demand.
You’ll join a driven, close-knit cohort and dive into an accelerated, full-time curriculum that sharpens your analytical skills and prepares you to thrive in today’s tech-driven business world.
Through Northeastern’s signature experience-powered approach, you’ll explore financial, managerial, legal, and ethical issues from multiple angles— learning to think strategically and solve problems like a seasoned professional. Faculty with deep industry experience as CPAs and PhDs bring real-world insight from Big Four and other top firms, so you’ll graduate with the knowledge and credibility that employers value most.
Whether you’re pursuing public accounting, consulting, or a corporate role, you’ll be ready to make an immediate impact—and with a 95% job placement rate over the last three years for eligible students, your future is closer than you think
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK: AUDIT OR TAX
Customize your degree with a focus in Audit or Tax.
The Audit track prepares you to assess risk, evaluate controls, and ensure financial accuracy. The Tax track builds
your expertise in corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
Both tracks align with CPA exam content and build a strong foundation for your career.
WHAT SETS D’AMORE-MCKIM APART
Industry-driven curriculum. You’ll learn through an industry-driven curriculum that combines real-world projects and the latest tools to prepare you for today’s accounting challenges. You’ll benefit from close connections with professionals who help keep the content current and aligned with what employers want—giving you a competitive edge in your career.
A global network of connections. A strong personal network can shape your career. For over 60 years, we’ve built a passionate, loyal alumni community that you’ll connect with during your studies and long after. Our graduates form a supportive network and many alumni actively seek out recent graduates to join their teams, creating valuable career opportunities.
Personalized career support. Your advisor will be there with you every step of the way for one-on-one advice, encouragement, or assistance along your journey to career progression.
A path to your MBA. Upon completing your degree, you’ll earn credits that can be applied to an eligible MBA program at Northeastern. Plus, you’ll qualify for the Double Husky Scholarship, which offers a 25% tuition discount.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Study format
Full-Time, Boston campus
Enrollment term
Late May/early June
Time to complete 7 months, accelerated coursework
Prerequisites
Undergraduate accounting major International Prerequisites
Undergraduate accounting degree, including curriculum in U.S. GAAP and U.S. tax and business laws
Course prerequisites: Financial & Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Auditing, U.S. Federal Income Tax, U.S. Business Law, general business credits
Meets CPA exam educational requirements in most US states
The D’Amore-McKim faculty and career resources were extremely valuable in helping me land my role. They were supportive and wanted to see me succeed.”
Denisse Zavala, MS in Accounting’22
MS in Accounting/MBA
15 MONTHS AND YOU’RE IN BUSINESS
Northeastern’s MS in Accounting/MBA equips you with hands-on accounting experience, essential business knowledge, and analytics skills to thrive in a fast-changing industry.
Designed for those without an undergraduate accounting degree or with international accounting backgrounds, the program offers an accelerated pathway to pursuing your CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification and a launching a career in public accounting. You’ll take all your courses in sequence with the same group of classmates, building a tight-knit network that will support you personally and professionally for years. Plus, you’ll choose one business elective to tailor your experience.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to excel in today’s fast-paced business world. Our alumni have a strong track record of landing top roles and advancing quickly through career-building promotions.
Your non-accounting background is an asset. Our students bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, creating a dynamic learning environment that sparks vibrant discussions and innovative problemsolving. By collaborating on projects and sharing insights, you’ll deepen your understanding of the accounting field. Employers value this diversity, knowing graduates with broad perspectives are better prepared to navigate today’s complex business landscape and make meaningful contributions.
A global network of connections. A strong personal network can shape your career. For over 60 years, we’ve built a passionate, loyal alumni community that you’ll connect with during your studies and long after. Our graduates—partners, directors, managers, and associates—form a supportive network. Many alumni actively seek out recent graduates to join their teams, creating valuable career opportunities.
A comprehensive approach to advance your future. Our MS in Accounting/MBA program is built on three key pillars: an extensive accounting curriculum, essential MBA courses to expand your business acumen, and a vital four-course analytics concentration designed to equip you for the digital evolution of the accounting industry.
WHAT SETS D’AMORE-MCKIM APART
Personalized career support. Your advisor will be there with you every step of the way for one-onone advice, encouragement or assistance along your journey to career progression.
Corporate partnerships. Business leaders shape our curricula, lecture, lead workshops, and recruit our outstanding graduates.
Global alumni network. Our 56,000+ alumni—founders, partners, directors, managers, and entrepreneurs truly enjoy giving back to our community. their teams, creating valuable career opportunities.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Study format
Full-Time, Boston campus
Time to complete 15 months
Enrollment term
Late May/early June
Corporate residency
Gain accounting experience with a paid three-month corporate residency at a top firm
You’ll learn to use analytics tools that may include:
y Excel
y Python or R programming
y Power BI
y SQL
y Tableau
Meets CPA exam educational requirements in most US states
I sought a clear path to a new career and was thrilled to find that the D’Amore-McKim program integrates professional experience into its curriculum. I wanted a program that emphasizes practical experience and effectively prepares me for a successful transition.”