Accelerated MS in Accounting (AMSA) | Online Graduate Programs in Accounting | School of Business

Huskies, save time and money when you begin your Accelerated MSA as an undergraduate student.

The Accelerated MS in Accounting (AMSA) program at the University of Connecticut’s School of Business offers a fast-track graduate degree designed exclusively for UConn undergraduate accounting majors. This innovative program allows you to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 4.5 years, providing up to 40% cost savings on both time and money while preparing you for entry into a competitive job market.

Why Choose the Accelerated MS in Accounting?

Fast-track your education: Complete your undergraduate and graduate degrees in an accelerated timeline.
Cost Savings: Savings of up to 40% when completing 12 graduate course credits as an undergraduate student.
CPA Exam preparation: Tailored curriculum to align with CPA licensure requirements and exam focus areas.
Expert faculty: Learn from UConn’s renowned accounting professors with real-world expertise.
Career-ready skills: Develop advanced accounting knowledge critical for audit, tax, consulting, and financial reporting roles.
Networking & Career Support: Access to UConn’s strong alumni network, career fairs, and personalized career advising.

UConn Accelerated MSA at a Glance

Credits: 12 Graduate Credit Hours (18 credit hours completed post undergraduate completion as an MSA graduate student).
Format: Graduate 5xxx thousand level courses in person in Storrs and online (as an undergrad), and fully online as a Graduate MSA student.
Duration: Accelerated timeline—MSA degree typically completed in 6-8 months post-undergrad.
Start terms: Fall, Spring (as an undergraduate). Apply officially to the MSA during your last semester as an undergraduate student.
CPA Exam Alignment: Curriculum is relevant to CPA exam content areas, and meets accounting course credits towards CPA licensure requirement.

Curriculum Overview

The AMSA curriculum blends rigorous accounting coursework with practical experiences to prepare students for the evolving demands of the profession. Core courses include:

Advanced Financial Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation
Taxation of Business Entities-C Corporations
Taxes and Business Strategy
Ethics and the Accounting Professional Environment
Business Sustainability Reporting and Analysis

Complete your undergraduate degree with 4 courses (12 credits) completed towards the MSA and upon matriculating into the MSA as a graduate student benefit from electives tailored to your interests and career goals, including forensic accounting and corporate finance.

Admission Requirements

Must be a UConn undergraduate accounting major with a strong academic record.
Completion of prerequisite undergraduate coursework in core accounting and business fundamentals.
Competitive GPA as set by the program guidelines.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the MSA program are highly sought after by public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, government agencies, and consulting firms. This degree helps prepare you for:

CPA licensure and advanced accounting certifications.
Leadership roles in accounting and finance.
Specialized roles in tax, audit, forensic accounting, and advisory services.

Online Graduate Programs in Accounting