Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) & Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Whether you’re finishing up an undergraduate degree, or looking to advance or change your career path, our MSA and MBA graduate programs are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s competitive business environment.
Our flexible MBA program covers business analytics, management, and critical thinking, while our MSA program prepares you for the CPA exam and strategic decision-making. Join BSU to take the next step in your career.
Register your interest to start your journey as a CPA or business leader with high earning potential.
Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)
Learn to solve problems and make informed business decisions in a competitive marketplace – enabling you to advance in your career and pursue new professional opportunities. Led by experts, you’ll develop strategic and tactical skills and understand accounting within the context of a business or organization.
BSU has the only southeastern Massachusetts master’s degree in accounting program that meets in the Option One (Level 1) educational requirement to sit for the CPA exam, so you’ll graduate well-positioned to pursue a career as a CPA.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Level up your skills in business analytics, as well as managing people and organizations. Take away the knowledge, skills and confidence to land a managerial position in industries like accounting, finance, marketing, management, economics and statistics. Learn how to apply critical thinking to solve complex business problems. Study a full- or part-time course schedule, with the option for evening and online classes, so you can learn around your schedule.
If you’re a current BSU undergraduate, you can join the MBA 4+1 program, allowing you to start working toward your graduate degree early in your junior year.
True Return on Investment with Affordable Tuition
Full-Time, Part-Time, In-Person and Hybrid Options
Small, Highly-Personalized Classes
Professors with Real-World Insight
Our faculty of industry experts, including business executives, entrepreneurs and consultants, are with you every step of your journey, both in and out of the classroom.
They'll support and collaborate with you and your cohort, and can help connect you with an expansive network, leading to great career opportunities. They'll share knowledge and real-world insights into your future industry.
A Personalized Learning Experience
At BSU, our small class sizes ensure you receive personalized attention from our dedicated faculty. We are committed to helping you advance your knowledge, skills and career path. This individualized approach, combined with faculty dedicated to equipping you with valuable marketable skills, will set you on the path to a successful future.
Funding & Apprenticeships
Explore funding opportunities, including graduate assistantships, fellowships, conference awards, student loans and federal financial aid. Our MBA and MSA programs are designed to be affordable for both in-state and out-of-state students.
In May 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that accountants and auditors earned a mean annual salary of $90,780, but some can make over $137.000.
Personal financial advisors had a median salary of $99,580, while financial managers took home upward of $156,000.
A master's in business can help boost MBA salaries to as much as $80,340 annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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