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Admission Snapshot
Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant coursework in financial and managerial accounting. Work experience in accounting or finance is often preferred.
About This Program
Union College offers an online Master of Science in Managerial Accounting designed for professionals seeking affordable, flexible education. The 30-credit program requires 12 hours of core courses and 18 hours of discipline-specific courses, with six program start dates annually.
Career Outcomes
Graduates work as management accountants, internal auditors, budget analysts, financial analysts, and corporate finance specialists in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors.
- 1. Managerial Accountant
- 2. Cost Accountant
- 3. Financial Analyst
- 4. Budget Analyst
What You'll Learn
- Analyze cost structures and apply them to business decisions
- Develop budgets and financial forecasts for organizational planning
- Design performance metrics and evaluate managerial effectiveness
- Prepare internal reports to support strategic financial decisions
Curriculum Highlights
12 core credit hours; 18 discipline-specific hours including operational auditing, risk management, financial reporting and analysis, and corporate finance; Introduction to Graduate Accounting, Advanced Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis for Decision-Making, Internal Audit and Risk Management
Top Employers
Top employers include major corporations like Deloitte, PwC, General Electric, and manufacturing firms with internal finance teams.
Admissions
A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with relevant coursework in financial and managerial accounting. Work experience in accounting or finance is often preferred.
Application Materials
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
- Resume: Required
- Transcripts: Official transcripts required
Academic Requirements
- Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
- GRE/GMAT: Optional
- TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
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